Global
Ofcom Announces Progress for Small-Scale DAB
34 applications received in fifth round of licensing for local multiplexes
United Kingdom
Global
Lords Report Rejects End for BBC License Fee
While affirming the importance of traditional broadcasting, it warned more must be done to...
Global
Broadcast 2040+ Demands OTA Security
Campaign calls for British government to support over-the-air radio and TV for the long...
Headlines
U.K. DAB Multiplex Relicensing Plan Gains Support
Oversight committee approves extension of DAB multiplex license plan
Headlines
Digital Radio UK to Merge with Radioplayer
The broadcaster-led non-profit will now encompass DAB/DAB+, as well as IP-based platforms
Headlines
Radio Listening Up Among Younger Brits
Compared to pre-pandemic, survey finds listening increased during the day, at dinner, and while...
Headlines
U.K. DAB Multiplexes Renewed to 2035
Acting via legislative order will provide long-term continuity for commercial stations, according to the...
News and Business
U.K. Likes Podcasts Finds ‘Infinite Dial UK’
As elsewhere in the world, podcasting is popular in the U.K.
Programming and Sales
‘Infinite Dial UK’ Looks at In-Car Media
Brand awareness for online audio audio examined
Programming and Sales
‘Infinite Dial UK’ Digs into U.K. Online Audio
Survey finds U.K. has highest rate of online audio listening among English-speaking ‘Infinite Dial’...
Programming and Sales
‘Infinite Dial UK’ Details U.K. Radio Listening, Ownership
Radio listening in the U.K. outpaces listening in other nations
Programming and Sales
First-Ever ‘Infinite Dial UK’ Survey Provides Insights for U.K. Radio
Edison Research brings its survey of digital media usage to the United Kingdom
News and Business
Absolute Radio 40s to Commemorate VE Day
UK pop-up station co-produced by TBI Media marks 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe...
News and Business
All-Podcast Station Launched in London
Podcast Radio broadcasts on DAB; “podjocks” link content from around the world
News and Business
COVID-19: Broadcasters Keep Communities Healthy, Informed
Radio does its best work in difficult times — informing and entertaining listeners
News and Business
Health Info Radio Cuts Through the COVID-19 Confusion
Non-profit health information provider uses DAB to disseminate accurate coronavirus advice
News and Business
Podcasts, On-demand Challenge Traditional Radio
Drive to Digital conference also hears of new opportunities for broadcasters
News and Business
WorldCast Supplies Audio Transmission for Purbeck Coast FM
The station, less than a year old, needed to link studio with transmitter site
News and Business
Ofcom Prepares for Small-Scale DAB Rollout
Smaller stations to gain access to digital radio
News and Business
Radio TechCon Readies for 2019 Event
Will also introduce Radio Technology Masterclass
News and Business
U.K. Radio Review May Herald End of FM
With DAB covering 90 percent of the U.K., turning off FM would save broadcasters...
News and Business
U.K. Broadcasters Vary in Concern About Brexit
TV appears more likely to be affected than radio
News and Business
A.I. And Interactivity Highlighted at Radio TechCon
5G radio trials also featured in wide-ranging U.K. technical event
News and Business
Radio TechCon Program Set for 2018 Edition
Will discuss lighting for radio, the history of sound design, lessons learned from Norway’s...
News and Business
This Is Electric Broadcasts From the Cloud
The entirely virtual radio station broadcasts online and via DAB
News and Business
BBC Loses Pride of Place as Top UK Radio Platform
Defections of star BBC announcers to private radio signal changing times
News and Business
Digital Listening Reaches 50.9 Percent in UK
Latest Rajar data shows digital listening has surpassed analog FM and AM
News and Business
Study Finds Radio Most Trusted News Source in UK
Radiocentre report shows listeners turn to radio for accurate information in era of ‘fake...
News and Business
Tickets Go on Sale for Radio TechCon 2017
Radio and audio conference will take place Nov. 27 in London
Global
United Kingdom: Digital Listening Continues to Rise
Nearing 50 percent mark with 47.2 percent in Q1 2017, says Rajar report
Global
U.K.’s First DAB+ Only Multiplex Lands in Brighton
Small-scale digital radio multiplex serves Brighton and Hove
Trends - RM
5 Million Cars With DAB on the Road in the UK
Next generation of in-car digital radio adaptors are about to launch