WorldDAB discusses metadata and small-scale DAB+ opportunities at IBC 2022

23 September 2022 WorldDAB produced a Sunday-morning conference session at this year's IBC, exploring “new opportunities and new audiences with DAB+”. The packed event was hosted by WorldDAB’s...

Ten new members join WorldDAB

19 June 2022 Ten new organisations have joined WorldDAB since May 2021. They include South Korean solution provider RF2Digital, Indian solution and service provider Jasmin Infotech, network operator...

#ABU DBS 2022: Evolving Business Strategies for Broadcast and Media

27 March 2022 At the recently concluded ABU Digital Broadcasting Symposium 2022, one of the sessions discussed Evolving Business Strategies for Broadcast and Media. It was moderated by...

Industry Developments and Standards Update at ABU DBS 2022

23 March 2022 The first session of the ongoing ABU Digital Broadcasting Symposium 2022 was on the latest industry developments and standards update. It was moderated by Hamid...

Latest research confirms DAB+ radio as standard in new cars across Europe

18 February 2022 DAB+ radio came as standard in 95% of new cars sold in key European markets in 2021, according to figures released by WorldDAB. These results...

WorldDAB APAC Technical Group completes one year

16 January 2022 Launched at the end of 2020, the WorldDAB Asia-Pacific Technical Group concluded the year by holding its 4th meeting on 9th December. The WorldDAB Asia-Pacific...

90% car buyers want broadcast radio to be standard in every vehicle

10 November 2021 Broadcast radio continues to dominate as the most preferred source of in-car entertainment across the globe, according to a new international study* released by Edison...

Helwin Lesch receives WorldDAB Award for Outstanding Service

10 November 2021 Helwin Lesch, Head of Distribution and Controlling Department in the Production and Technology Directorate of Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR), was announced as this year's recipient of...

Global DAB receiver sales cross 100 million

3 November 2021 Global DAB receiver sales have broken through the key 100 million milestone this year – reaching a cumulative figure of 110 million units, including both...

WorldDAB renames its annual summit

11 September 2021 WorldDAB has announced a new name of its annual conference - WorldDAB Summit, which will take place as a live online event on November 9. The...

DAB+ radio: as standard in new European cars

23 June 2021 In the second half of 2020, over 80% of new cars in key European markets came with DAB+ radio as standard - a dramatic increase...

WorldDAB factsheet highlights the environmental benefits of DAB

11 May 2021 As the development of DAB+ digital radio continues to progress, determining the environmental impact of DAB+ is one of WorldDAB's key priorities WorldDAB has published...

DAB+ workshop at ABU Digital Broadcasting Symposium 2021

24 March 2021 The ABU Digital Broadcasting Symposium 2021 will take place from April 5 to 8. For the first time, it will be a wholly online...

WorldDAB webinar on hybrid radio in cars

4 February 2021 WorldDAB and European Broadcasting Union (EBU) are organising a webinar on creating a better listener experience in the car with broadcast and IP. ...

WorldDAB turns its attention to voice control in the car

13 December 2020 The WorldDAB Automotive Working Group is set to consult with vehicle manufacturers and broadcasters in 2021 to help develop DAB+ guidelines using voice control...

WorldDAB turns its attention to voice control in the car

10 December 2020 WorldDAB, continues to plan the future of the in-car user experience for digital radio and is now turning its focus to the DAB+ user experience...

WorldDAB turns its attention to voice control in the car

10 December 2020 The world body behind DAB+, WorldDAB, continues to plan the future of the in-car user experience for digital radio and is now turning its focus...

Francis Goffin wins WorldDAB Award for Outstanding Service

4 November 2020 Belgium’s Francis Goffin has been awarded the 2020 WorldDAB Award for Oustanding Service. Francis has been working in the radio industry for over...

WorldDAB-ABU webinar series reflects growing interest in DAB+ across APAC region

28 October 2020 WorldDAB and the Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) last week presented a hugely popular technical webinar series, attracting over 100 broadcasters, network operators, regulators...

WorldDAB and ABU’s webinar on DAB+ later this month

10 October 2020 WorldDAB and Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) are set to host a free DAB+ technical webinar series on Digital Radio Technology-Implementation and Rollout on October 20, 21 and...

Cumulative DAB sales reach 93 million

6 October 2020 WorldDAB's latest market report reveals that by the end of Q2 2020, over 93 million consumer and automotive DAB/DAB+ receivers had been sold in...

Growing interest in DAB+ at WorldDAB and ASBU webinar

4 October 2020 WorldDAB and the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) presented a three-day technical webinar series in September. More than 350 broadcasters, network operators, regulators...

WorldDAB urges broadcasters to prioritise the visual radio experience in the car

1 September 2020 WorldDAB is launching a campaign with the support of its Automotive User Experience (UX) Group members to encourage broadcasters to use their visual assets...

Speakers announced for WorldDAB and ASBU technical webinar series

30 August 2020 WorldDAB and the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) have announced final speaker lineup for their technical webinar series from September 15 to 17. ...

DAB+ grows stronger despite pandemic

16 August 2020 Radio has played a tremendously important role since the outbreak of Covid-19. Despite the significant challenges faced by many broadcasters since the start of...

WorldDAB General Assembly 2020 dates announced

2 February 2020 The WorldDAB General Assembly 2020 will take place in Prague, Czech Republic on 3-4 November 2020. The event will see over 200 experts from...

DAB digital radio sales reach 82 million worldwide

16 December 2019 WorldDAB's latest market report reveals that by the end of Q2 2019, over 82 million consumer and automotive DAB/DAB+ receivers had been sold in Europe...

Final programme announced for WorldDAB General Assembly 2019

16 October 2019 The WorldDAB General Assembly 2019 will take place in Brussels on November 5 and 6 This event will bring together over 200 experts from across...

Tunisian radio’s migration to DAB+

2 October 2019 The Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) will host a joint workshop with WorldDAB on October 10. The workshop, Titled ‘Promoting DAB+ Services and Receivers’...

IBC 2019 – Industry leaders reassert commitment to radio’s digital future

22 September 2019 IBC 2019 saw experts from across the radio industry come together at WorldDAB’s session on radio’s migration to digital. Titled Radio distribution strategies for a...