Following the expansion of the Sound Digital DAB multiplex, the UKs second commercial national multiplex, a further two stations have left local multiplexes. Fun Kids has left the Suffolk multiplex. Listeners in Suffolk will now need a DAB+ radio, as Fun Kids on Suffolk used the original format of DAB, but the national version uses…Read moreRead more
Jazz FM
More DAB Changes following SDL Expansion
Bauer Acquires Jazz FM
Bauer Media have agreed a deal to acquire DAB+ station Jazz FM. The news reveal yesterday, and sees a further attempt to expand, as well as the loss of another independently owned station. It would appear Bauer intend to expand Jazz FM’s offering, but it is unclear what their plans are for the station. What…Read moreRead more
15/06/2018: News Round Up
Here is the news from the past week: 45 Radio has joined the Norwich trial small scale DAB multiplex,using DAB+ at 48 kbps. This service is aimed at listeners aged 45 and over. Jazz FM has switched to DAB+ at 40 kbps, and is no longer available on all radios. Flame Christian has ceased broadcasting…Read moreRead more
Latest Audience Figures Report Growth In Digital Listening
The RAJAR Q1 2018 audience figures has reported a growth in digital listeners, with 50% of listening done via digital platforms (including DAB, digital TV, and online). A number of digital only stations have increased in popularity: Heart 80s now reaches 1.4 million listeners, but Absolute Radio 80s (with a smaller coverage area) remains the…Read moreRead more