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WorldDAB is the global industry forum for DAB+ digital radio We facilitate the adoption and implementation of broadcast digital radio based on DAB, the digital radio standard adopted by broadcasters across Europe, Asia Pacific and beyond.

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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
#IBC is always a great opportunity to catch up with #WorldDAB members from across the industry and this year was no exception #2wcomSystems #AldenaBroadcast #arqiva #AVTGMBH #DekTec #DIGIDIA #EBU #FraunhoferIIS #GatesAir #Gracenote #Gsertel #Itel #Paneda #RFmondial #TRdess #Xperi #YamahaCorporation
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Radio has earned listeners' trust by keeping things simple. You press a button, and it works. Charles-Emmanuel Bon, Secretary General of @radiofrance.fr explains why ease of use remains essential to radio's future. Watch the full session on our YouTube channel.
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 01.10.26 - DAB+ promotional campaign on German radio: Nationwide advertising campaign starting on 9 November; WorldDAB at Croatia's Weekend Media Festival, register now for WorldDAB Summit on 19 November, and more... #dabplus #digitalradio buff.ly/xTxapeL
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
90% of in-car listening in Germany is on DAB+, and 8 of the top 20 stations are DAB+ only. George Cernat & Gereon Joachim, Xperi, share new driving data on DAB+ in-car dominance. Watch the full session: buff.ly/oJtKHgC
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
We are delighted to announce #RTBF has joined #WorldDAB! Radio Télévision Belge Francophone (RTBF) is the public-service media organization of the French Community of Belgium, serving the French-speaking population of Wallonia and Brussels www.rtbf.be #dabplus
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Our President, Jacqueline Bierhorst, takes the stage tomorrow for a keynote at the Weekend Media Festival in Rovinj. Radio in Croatia turned 100 this year. DAB+ brings new opportunities for audiences and advertisers. What will radio look like in its next 100 years? Saturday, 12:25 weekend.hr
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
As connected cars become another place people get information, @radiofrance.fr CEO Sibyle Veil says one thing must be guaranteed: people should be able to access trusted information easily, wherever they are. Watch her full address from WorldDAB Automotive 2026 on YouTube.
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 24.09.26 - Radio France, L’Alliance de la Radio and community radio stations are calling for guarantees of access; IBC2026: WorldDAB and BNE urge broadcast radio in all new vehicles from RedTech International; and more... #dabplus #digitalradio buff.ly/fDqUK3W
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A full policy framework gets DAB+ heard in every car, everywhere. David Fernández Quijada, Co-Founder & Research Director, South 180, says receivers, prominence, coverage and safety must work together. Download the toolbox to find out more: buff.ly/ynp4uvJ
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Gregor Pötzsch, Senior Product Owner Radio at CARIAD, says a better dashboard experience only pays off if drivers can easily find radio. As car makers invest millions in connected car design, WorldDAB's guidelines help keep radio easy to find: buff.ly/oIZNP73
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Final day to secure sponsorship for #worldDABsummit26! From premium branding to targeted advertising and exhibition spaces, these opportunities are designed to help you connect with senior decision‑makers across broadcasting, automotive and technology. Brochure: www.worlddab.org/get-involved...
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Sibyle Veil, CEO of @radiofrance.fr, makes the case for a connected car dashboard that stays open, pluralistic and accessible to everyone, built through cooperation across the whole industry. Watch her full address from WorldDAB Automotive 2026 on YouTube.
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 17.09.26 - Safety announcements on DAB+ radio: Deutschlandradio and Media Broadcast launch the ‘ASA DE’ service to mark National Safety Day; Broadcast radio's moment: WorldDAB at IBC 2026, and more... #dabplus #digitalradio buff.ly/N7sBSJE
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
One EU policy has added 30 million DAB+ cars to European roads. David Fernández Quijada, South 180, talks about the tuner mandate's impact on digital radio adoption. For more information on the policy framework, download: buff.ly/ynp4uvJ
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The audience is listening! A full house for the WorldDAB conference session at #IBC2026, on "Broadcast radio's moment: resilient, relevant, irreplaceable." Expert speakers explored key DAB+ topics including the Digital Networks Act, supported by Broadcast Networks Europe. #dabplus #digitalradio
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
A great radio experience starts with great user experience. Gregor Pötzsch, Senior Product Owner Radio at CARIAD, Charles-Emmanuel Bon, SG of @radiofrance.fr, and Tobias Nielsen, SVP Digital at Bauer Media Group Audio, shares what that takes. Watch the full panel on YouTube.
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 10.09.26 - WorldDAB and Broadcast Networks Europe call for broadcast radio to be guaranteed in new vehicles under DNA; ERT at the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair spotlights DAB+; WorldDAB at IBC2026, and more. #dabplus #digitalradio #IBC2026 buff.ly/plIVNnT
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Public broadcasters across Europe are standing behind one shared purpose. Sibyle Veil, CEO of @radiofrance.fr and Chair of the EBU Radio Committee, reaffirmed that commitment in her talk at WorldDAB Automotive 2026. Watch the full address on YouTube.
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Metadata is no longer just a technical topic. As connected cars get smarter, broadcasters need accurate station data to stay easy to find. Tobias Nielsen, Senior Vice President of Bauer Media Audio, explains why. Watch the full session on our YouTube channel.
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The connected car is becoming a main gateway to information, culture and public debate. Sibyle Veil, CEO of @radiofrance.fr and Chair of the EBU Radio Committee, shares her view on why that matters. Watch her full address from WorldDAB Automotive 2026 on YouTube.
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 03.09.26 - Safety alerts on DAB+ radio: The Automatic Safety Alert (ASA) website keeps listeners informed; WorldDAB puts radio resilience at centre of IBC2026, and more... #dabplus #digitalradio #IBC2026 buff.ly/1bJJi2z
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Radio stays reliable no matter what's happening around it, it's free, immediate, and available to everyone. Sibyle Veil, CEO of @radiofrance.fr, explains why that makes DAB+ essential infrastructure for the connected car. Watch her full address from WorldDAB Automotive 2026 on YouTube.
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 27.08.26 - Slovakian regulator launches DAB+ consultation; Bayern Digital Radio implements regional forwarding of DAB+ Automatic Safety Alerts using RFmondial technology; WorldDAB at Radiodays Asia in Jakarta next week, and more... #dabplus #digitalradio buff.ly/pbVi2PN
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Ireland's DAB+ trial is paying off with in-vehicle DAB+ listening up to 29.6%, from 20.3%. George Cernat & Gereon Joachim, Xperi, share the growth data, including a rise in DAB-only listening. Watch the full session on our YouTube channel.
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 20.08.26 - Safety alerts via DAB+ radio: Guidelines for the Automatic Safety Alert (ASA) released; NBTC holds forum to outline “opportunities and future direction” for Thai broadcasting; WorldDAB at Radiodays Asia, and much more... #dabplus #digitalradio buff.ly/jSa1VwL
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 13.08.26 - DAB+ network continues to expand: DAB Italia brings new transmitters online across the country; Arqiva: major transformation of UK digital radio platform; WorldDAB at Radiodays Asia 2026 in Jakarta next month, and more… #dabplus #digitalradio buff.ly/lDPCV26
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
📢 Registration is open! Join us in Vienna on 19 November for the global DAB+ industry event, with the WorldDAB General Assembly and Gala Dinner taking place on 18 November. Register today and start planning your trip. We look forward to seeing you there! #WorldDAB #DABplus buff.ly/NoE8bjf
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 06.08.26 - 15 years of DAB+ in Germany: Digital radio as a driver of diversity and sound quality in radio; DAB takes 61% of U.K. in-car radio listening; WorldDAB at Radiodays Asia in Jakarta, and much more... #dabplus #digitalradio buff.ly/BGGgf3Z
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
We're looking forward to #IBC2026 next month. 📍Visit WorldDAB at Hall 8, A54 to meet the team. 🎤 Join our session: Broadcast radio's moment: resilient, relevant, irreplaceable 📅 13 Sept | 🕝 14:30 | 📍E102 Use code IBC4581 for free visitor registration. #DABPlus #DigitalRadio
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 30.07.26 - Three Belgian communities in agreement: radio should remain a standard feature in new cars; Slovakia finally moving on DAB+: modern radio with dozens of stations could be launched in just a few months, and much more... #dabplus #digitalradio buff.ly/KUDmjko
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
When an emergency hits the road, 83% of car buyers say broadcast radio is their most trusted info source. Unlike streaming, it works without mobile signal or phone battery. Phyllis Chen, Insight Manager at Fifty5Blue, shares more. Full research: buff.ly/F35ad3u
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Drivers have more audio choices in the car than ever, and broadcast radio is still what they reach for first. Julie Soulsby, Director of Insight at Fifty5Blue, shared the findings at WorldDAB Automotive 2026 in Frankfurt. Read the full report: buff.ly/AfvJRCx
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 23.07.26 - Germany's ma 2026 Audio II: DAB+ "a key distribution channel"; the DAB+ boom of 2026: Will digital radio pull the radio industry out of the FM crisis?; catch up with ABU/ASBU/WorldDAB technical workshop, and more... #dabplus #digitalradio buff.ly/G8E7ohu
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Radio's strongest future is hybrid. WorldDAB President Jacqueline Bierhorst says broadcast and IP work best together in the car, not as a choice. Europe's EECC already proved policy can drive DAB+ growth, and a new Public Policy Toolbox is helping more markets follow. Tune in to hear more.
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Car manufacturers are removing radio chips, assuming drivers will stream instead. Fifty5Blue surveyed 8,000 car buyers in six countries to test that. Swipe through findings from Julie Soulsby, Insight Director, and Phyllis Chen, Insight Manager, at Fifty5Blue. Full report on the WorldDAB website.
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Real momentum for digital radio! WorldDAB's latest figures show over 166 million DAB devices sold worldwide, up 10% since February 2025. Unveiled at WorldDAB Automotive 2026 in Frankfurt, by WorldDAB President Jacqueline Bierhorst. Watch the full keynote on YouTube today.
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Registration is open for the ABU/ASBU/WorldDAB workshop taking place over three morning. 20 – 22 July / 10:00 – 11:30 CEST Bringing together industry experts discussing the latest technical advances for DAB+ networks and systems. #DABplus #DigitalRadio #Broadcasting #WorldDAB
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 16.07.26 - Germany - DAB+ in the first half of the year: digital listening is on the rise; Flemish Parliament approves Van Achter’s radio decree: “More choice and better radio for listeners”, and more... #dabplus #digitalradio buff.ly/cGMjJxi
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Julie Soulsby, Insight Director at Fifty5Blue, said at WorldDAB Automotive 2026 that broadcast radio isn't just one audio option among many. Research from 8,000 car buyers in six countries found it's fundamental to the in-car experience. Report: buff.ly/F35ad3u
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Some car makers are pulling radio chips out of dashboards, but 62% of car buyers across six countries called broadcast radio a must-have. See the full research: buff.ly/AfvJRCx Julie Soulsby, Insight Director at Fifty5Blue, highlighted these findings.
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
The car dashboard is changing fast, and the decisions being made now will shape how easily drivers can find broadcast radio for years to come. WorldDAB President Jacqueline Bierhorst explains why at WorldDAB Automotive 2026. Watch the full keynote on YouTube.
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 09.07.26 - Germany - DAB+ services in the federal states: an overview, Austria - RED ZAC: 200 coaches for digital radio development, joint ABU/ASBU/WorldDAB workshop online on 20-22 July; and more... #dabplus #digitalradio buff.ly/chG2FEh
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Belief won't keep radio prominent in the connected car. The dashboard is changing. At WorldDAB Automotive 2026 in Frankfurt, President Jacqueline Bierhorst said the industry needs proof, shared tools, and coordinated action. Not just confidence. Tune in for the full keynote.
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
The connected dashboard is changing! At WorldDAB Automotive 2026 in Frankfurt, WorldDAB President Jacqueline Bierhorst made the case that radio's place isn't guaranteed unless the whole ecosystem works for it. Broadcasters, car makers, regulators, all in one room. Watch the full keynote on YouTube.
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
We are delighted to announce that #EnsemblePourLeDAB+ has joined WorldDAB! Ensemble Pour Le DAB+ is a French association whose purpose is to promote DAB+ among all relevant stakeholders. ensemblepourledabplus.fr #dabplus #RadioDigitale #RadioDansLaVoiture #RadioNumérique #ÉcosystèmeRadio
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 02.07.26 - TDF accelerates the roll-out of DAB+ with 26 new transmitters in several regions of France; DAB+ nationwide: Deutschlandradio’s network continues to grow; ABU-ASBU-WorldDAB Technical Workshop: register now, and more... #dabplus #digitalradio buff.ly/wqgU2Xt
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Join us for the annual ABU/ASBU/WorldDAB technical workshop — 20–22 July, 10:00–11:30 CEST. Bringing together broadcasters, network operators, regulators and industry experts to share knowledge and best practice in DAB+ digital radio networks and services. Register: buff.ly/mFJ80Hw
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 25.06.26 - In a world of uncertainty, radio is always there, Radio France CEO says; The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa calls for nominations to Digital Sound Broadcasting Technical Group and more... #dabplus #digitalradio mailchi.mp/worlddab.rad...
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 18.06.26 - New international research finds broadcast radio and the car “an inseparable duo”; Global DAB receiver sales pass 166 million as industry focuses on radio’s future in cars; WorldDAB Automotive catch-up, and much more... #dabplus #digitalradio buff.ly/KGfbFPb
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WorldDAB @worlddab.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
#worldDABauto26 Partner Sponsor #Xperi helps broadcasters keep radio front and centre—at home, on mobile, and in the car. Their technologies make stations look great, sound great, and deliver real insights. #DTSAutoStage #AIMPlayer #AIMRAPID Meet Xperi in Frankfurt! xperi.com/markets/conn...
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