News Makers
Bierhorst Highlights the Role of Metadata and Voice Control
“We are working to assure easy access to radio, in the highest possible quality”
Digital Radio
News Makers
Radioplayer Seeks to “Shape the Future of Radio”
Yann Legarson discusses the organization’s plans for growth
News Makers
BMW Expands Its Embrace of DTS AutoStage
The carmaker is the first to offer both the audio and the video versions
Guest Commentaries
Radio’s Evolution Progresses, But We Need to Keep Up
Voice control is a good example of why we need to think beyond audio
Global
ASA Alerting for DAB+ Launches at IFA
ETSI standard for DAB+ Automatic Safety Alert system expected in September
Global
GatesAir Expands Intraplex Lineup at IBC2024
Additions include a two-channel codec and DAB transport platform
News Makers
DRM Emphasizes Flexibility and Quality of Service
India and China are among the target markets for the consortium
Global
A Quick Tour of DAB Across Europe
Digitalradio Büro provides a round up the state of DAB in 29 territories
Guest Commentaries
Digital Radio: Go Big or Go Home
Roger Lanctot writes that large screens represent a huge opportunity for radio
Guest Commentaries
Radio in France Looks to a Digital Future
A new white paper outlines how to “adapt the radio model to its new...
Guest Commentaries
Ben Poor: Digital Broadcasting Expands Choice
Radio, still appreciated in its various forms, is more than capable of adapting to...
Headlines
Radio’s In-Car Prominence Is an Indicator of Industry Health
Broadcasters cite pros and cons of the medium at WorldDAB Automotive
Headlines
How Do We Maintain DAB+ Radio’s Prominence in the Car?
Harrison: Rich user experience, simplicity and partnerships are keys to success
News and Business
DAB Stations Need to Clean Up Their Act in the Car, Says Ford Exec
Frank Nowack says stations need to focus on audio quality, metadata and consistency
Headlines
Bierhorst: Communication Is Key for Future of Digital Radio
The WorldDAB president kicked off an industry event in Prague on June 13
Guest Commentaries
The AM Band Needs a Federal Support Program
Some thoughts on how the struggling band can live on
Business and Law
Radioplayer Adopts HLS+ Streaming
A partnership with Super Hi-Fi enables “enhanced listening experiences”
Headlines
Euro Broadcasters Explore the Potential in Collaboration
Industry gathering discussed digital and hybrid radio, dashboard displays and “Total Audio”
From the Editor
NABA Maintains a Visible Presence
I checked in with Rebecca Hanson after her first year as director general
Digital Radio
HD Radio Capture Issue Is Not Always Predictable
O’Neal and Kean examine the vagaries of this phenomenon
Global
DAB+ Pilot Project Announced for Senegal
Move described as a commitment to audiovisual innovation
Business and Law
HD Radio Is in 58% of New Cars in North America
Xperi releases Q1 financial results, reports drop in revenue
Headlines
Nautel Introduces “HD Digital Radio Test Drive”
Stations buying a GV2 can test HD for up to six months
Guest Commentaries
In-Vehicle Gaming Is an Essential Opportunity
It presents a major opportunity for radio to engage audiences
Guest Commentaries
The Story of the FM IBOC MP11 Mode
This extended service mode offers more than 146 kbps usable digital HD Radio throughput
Global
50th Small-Scale DAB Multiplex Launches in U.K.
New service reflects the rapid growth of local multiplexes over past two years
Digital Radio
DAB+ Field Trial Guidance Released
WorldDAB fact sheet focuses on factors known to be important for a successful trial
Headlines
Cumulus Deploys Super Hi-Fi on Nashville HD Subchannels
AI-based Program Director platform is part of a curated "testing ground" on HD2 and...
Headlines
NAB, Xperi Raise Concern Over HD Power “Ambiguity”
The FCC is asking for comments after the proponents petitioned for a clarification
Global
BBC Radio Set to Expand Digital Options
Four new and expanded digital-only brand extensions launching later this year
Headlines
NAB Updates Digital Dash Best Practices
Report that helps stations assess their metadata includes fresh market audits
Facilities
Italian Mountain Tower Adds DAB+
With a commanding view of vineyards and valleys, the site now supports an experimental...
Business and Law
Aviation Concerns Slow Digital Power Boost
Xperi and NAB hope a compromise will keep their proposal aloft
Guest Commentaries
ATSC 3.0 Audio Services: The How and Why
We can deliver audio services through a remarkably efficient, far-reaching system
Programming and Sales
Beasley Media Debuts a Salsa Music Format Dubbed “Playa”
It will be featured across the company’s HD2 and HD3 channels
Business and Law
HD Radio Passes 100 Million Car Mark
Xperi narrows its quarterly losses and looks to “a particularly exciting phase”
Global
Ennals: DAB Will Never Replace FM In Australia
Head of Australia’s Commercial Radio & Audio says digital radio will play a "complementary...
Headlines
Radio for Android Automotive Discussed at DAB Event
Executives from Xperi and Cariad emphasize the importance of radio’s active involvement
Guest Commentaries
WWFD Concludes AM Digital Test Phase
Dave Kolesar summarizes results of five years of testing
Guest Commentaries
Now Is the Time to Save AM in Cars Using Digital
"DRM eliminates unstable and degraded audio, saves spectrum and, more importantly, a lot of...