BBC switches on ten new DAB digital radio transmitters
The BBC has switched on ten new DAB transmitters across the UK, extending digital radio to a further 2.4 million people and improving reception for 2 million more.…
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Emap launch digital radio station MOJO Radio
EMAP is turning MOJO magazine into a digital radio station, MOJO Radio, available via Freeview, playing a rolling mix of music from the last 40 years.…
Emap extends digital radio services to Sky Digital
Emap has begun test transmissions of Kiss and Smash Hits Radio on Sky Digital, extending the reach of its digital radio services.…
Digital radio set sales rising steadily
Digital radio sales could reach 500,000 this year, with around 175,000 sets sold so far, and the BBC is investing £2m in 47 new transmitters.…
Digital radio enjoying an up
Latest RAJAR figures show several digital music stations now reach between 500,000 and one million listeners, helped by cheaper digital radio sets and Freeview boxes.…
Digital radio review planned
Culture secretary Tessa Jowell has ordered the BBC and OfCom to review digital radio's progress four years after its launch.…
Caroline free on digital radio system
Radio Caroline is broadcasting free on Worldspace during March to win listeners, and is also available on Sky Digital without appearing in the electronic programme guide.…
Capital plan digital radio plug fest
Capital Gold will run an eight-week cross-station digital radio promotion next month, with competitions to win sets delivered to listeners' workplaces.…
Digital radio hire PR for worldwide campaign
The World DAB Forum has appointed Connors Communications to run a six-month international campaign promoting digital audio broadcasting.…
Digital radio on the up
Digital radio household numbers nearly doubled to 135,000 after the arrival of the £99 set, with insiders predicting half a million listeners by year end.…
BBC's Asian Network goes national on digital radio
The BBC's Asian Network has gone national on digital radio, offering a mix of speech and music, with presenters including Gagan Grewal and DJ Ritu.…
BBC announce final digital radio plans
The BBC will launch the Asian Network and BBC7 digital stations this autumn, and Radio 1 will add an overnight Asian music show hosted by Bobby Friction and Nihal.…