DAB or mobile – which is the future of radio?
Patrick Hannon, President, WorldDAB “Why invest in DAB when we can just use mobile networks for radio?” The DAB or mobile networks argument is something we often hear at events … Continue reading
Is 5G the future for radio?
While it’s possible to deliver radio over mobile networks, it would require a significant investment which mobile operators have no incentive to pay for, and creates a risk that broadcasters … Continue reading
DAB+ on the move at IBC 2017
Darren Willsher, WorldDAB IBC is over for another year and once again it was a busy and productive show for the digital radio industry. The WorldDAB stand was busy throughout, … Continue reading
IBC preview: Graham Dixon, EBU
Ahead of WorldDAB’s session at IBC, we speak to Graham Dixon, Head of Radio at EBU, on what he’s expecting from the show this year. What’s been the biggest change … Continue reading
Digital radio at IFA 2017
At IFA this year, digital radio was everywhere. More manufacturers than last year were showing DAB+ products and the German ‘Digitalradiotag’ session went from a half day to a full … Continue reading
German digital radio at IFA 2017
This originally appeared in the digitalradio.de newsletter, and is reproduced here with the kind permission of digitalradio.de. You can sign up for the newsletter here. IFA countdown and radio … Continue reading
IBC preview – what to expect this year
Darren Willsher, WorldDAB Next month WorldDAB will once again be producing the only digital radio focussed session at IBC. The ‘Advances in Technology’ session is free to attend for all … Continue reading
DAB+ workshop and demonstration Amman, Jordan 23-24 August 2017
Jordan Radio and Television Corporation (JRTV) and the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Jordan (TRC) will host a two-day DAB+ workshop and DAB+ demonstration, jointly organised by WorldDAB and Arab States … Continue reading
DAB+ on show at IFA 2017
With DAB+ in Germany going from strength to strength we’re expecting to see plenty of new receivers on show in Berlin at this year’s IFA. Awareness of digital radio in … Continue reading
Getting hands on with digital radio in Kuala Lumpur
ASBU/AIBD/ABU/WorldDAB partnership 33 participants from 11 countries Hands-on practical DAB+ planning and rollout scenarios Dr Les Sabel, WorldDAB 33 delegates from 11 different countries took part in the 3rd annual … Continue reading
Listen to keynotes from WorldDAB Automotive 2017
In Munich last month, speakers from automotive manufacturers, regulators and the broadcast industry gathered to discuss the widespread adoption of DAB radio in the car. Across Europe there is a … Continue reading
Operating DAB multiplexer systems in IT data centres
In a new series of features, WorldDAB members review the latest transmission technologies and trends. The second article comes from IZT and looks at virtualization and DAB. In the first, Paneda … Continue reading
Listeners remain loyal six months after the first FM shutdown
Mari Hagerup, Head of Communication – Media and External relations, Digitalradio Norway After six months without nationwide FM broadcasts in parts of the country, surveys show that listeners remain loyal … Continue reading
Cloud DAB – The DAB evolution
In a new series of features, WorldDAB members review the latest transmission technologies and trends. The first is from Paneda and looks at Cloud DAB. How does it work and what … Continue reading
WorldDAB Automotive 2017 – Collaboration and innovation in focus
Last week in Munich, WorldDAB brought together over 150 representatives from the automotive and broadcast sectors to discuss the present and future of in-car digital radio. There was a real … Continue reading
Helping convert Swiss drivers to DAB+
With Switzerland due to start digital switchover (DSO) from 2020, one of the biggest challenges will be in converting the millions of existing cars to DAB+. Ernst S. Werder from … Continue reading
Why broadcasters are investing in DAB+ : new content, audiences and business opportunities
A version of this story first appeared on Radio World At Radiodays Europe and RadioAsia this year, we’ve been talking to commercial and public broadcasters about why they use DAB+ … Continue reading
DAB+ on the move in Thailand
Joan Warner, Commercial Radio Australia and WorldDAB With ABU’s Radio Asia conference taking place in Bangkok this year, attention was on Thailand’s progress with digital radio. Just prior to Radio … Continue reading
WorldDAB’s Automotive UX Group – one year on
One year on from the foundation of the WorldDAB UX Group, what’s happened so far and what’s next?
Radio Asia 2017 kicks off with DAB+ workshop
Thailand moving forward with DAB+ trial planning pending frequency plan sign-off New research presented on Thai public interest in buying DAB+ receivers Keystone showcased the first DAB+ receiver capable of displaying … Continue reading
A ‘golden age’ for radio in the UK
The big news from the UK this week might be the election, but over the weekend an article in the Financial Times had people talking about radio. Under the headline, … Continue reading
Meet the TC VC: Andreas Goršak
We speak to the new Vice-Chair of the WorldDAB Technical Committee, Andreas Goršak, Senior Engineer, Broadcast Development at JVCKENWOOD. Q: How long have you been involved with WorldDAB and the … Continue reading
Ole Jørgen Torvmark, Digital Radio Norway at RDE17
We catch up with Ole Jørgen Torvmark from Digital Radio Norway at Radiodays Europe 2017. Ole Jørgen talks about switchover progress so far, the next regions to make the move … Continue reading
Jacqueline Bierhorst, Digital Radio NL at RDE17
Just after presenting an update on all things DAB+, we speak to Jacqueline Bierhorst, Director at Digital Radio NL. Jacqueline talks about the Netherlands’ rollout of DAB+, the next public … Continue reading
Graham Dixon, EBU at RDE17
WorldDAB chats to Graham Dixon, Head of Radio at EBU. Graham looks at the big question from his opening keynote, “What is radio?”, and discusses the reasons why more countries … Continue reading
Floris Daelemans, VRT at RDE17
In our series of interviews from Radiodays 2017, we speak to Floris Daelemans, Digital Radio Expert at VRT. Floris discusses the reasons why broadcast radio isn’t going anywhere, why DAB … Continue reading
Marius Lillelien, NRK at RDE17
WorldDAB speaks to Marius Lillelien, Head of Radio at NRK. Marius looks at the listener reaction to Norway’s digital switchover, which new stations are the most popular and what lessons … Continue reading
Kenneth Andresen, MTG at RDE17
We speak to Kenneth Andresen, Director of radio at MTG Norway/P4. Kenneth discusses switchover progress so far, why listeners are enjoying the new stations and some of the challenges that … Continue reading
Jurre Bosman, NPO at RDE17
We speak to Jurre Bosman, Director Radio Programming at Netherlands Public Broadcasting (NPO). Jurre talks about how NPO uses DAB+, why listeners value the extra choice and the new campaigns to … Continue reading
Menno Koningsberger at RDE17
We speak to Menno Koningsberger, CEO at Talpa Radio. Menno talks about his opening keynote from Radiodays, the potential for hybrid radio and how and why Talpa radio uses DAB+. … Continue reading
10 steps to DAB+ success
In the opening keynote at ABU DBS last week, Joan Warner from Commercial Radio Australia and WorldDAB presented 10 steps to DAB success. The 10 steps are based on rollouts around … Continue reading
DAB+ in the spotlight at ABU DBS
For the first time at ABU DBS, WorldDAB is partnering with key supply-chain companies on a DAB+ pavilion. Ahead of the show, we speak to some of the exhibitors to … Continue reading
How do we encourage more private broadcasters to embrace DAB?
Patrick Hannon, President, WorldDAB At the EBU’s Digital Radio Summit in February, this was the question I posed to the audience – “how do we get more private broadcasters to … Continue reading
A big year for DAB+ in France
Jean-Marc Dubreuil, WorldDAB Next week WorldDAB will be at the European Radio Show and while the show may now have a much more international focus, there will be plenty of … Continue reading
WorldDAB at the Brussels Auto Show
Rosie Smith, WorldDAB With over 400,000 visitors over 9 days, the Brussels Auto show is a significant automotive event for the BENELUX region. This year is particularly significant for DAB … Continue reading
Automotive DAB – a year in review
We speak to Laurence Harrison of Digital Radio UK and Chair of the WorldDAB Automotive UX Group, on progress for automotive DAB in 2016 and what he wants to see … Continue reading
WorldDAB workshop in Kuala Lumpur
Les Sabel, WorldDAB At the end of November 2016 I was in Malaysia to host a workshop on DAB+ digital radio, with 28 attendees from 12 different countries taking part … Continue reading
DAB in 2016: a year in review
2016 was a successful year for digital radio with strong progress in several DAB markets. “Norway is certainly one of the headlines from the last year, with its FM … Continue reading
Predictions for DAB in 2017
With Norway set to make radio history just 11 days into 2017 with the start of its FM switch-off, the year promises to be another busy one for the … Continue reading
DAB+ coverage in Italy continues its rapid expansion
Giorgio Guana By the end of this year, over 76% of the Italian population will be able to receive DAB services, thanks to two new transmitters in Campania and Salerno. … Continue reading
