Coimisiún na Meán has become a member of WorldDAB – the global industry forum for Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) radio. This comes following the announcement in 2025 that An Coimisiún supported a new DAB+ trial in Ireland, which began in April 2025. Membership of WorldDAB will allow An Coimisiún to share experiences and best practices […]
February 13th will see the launch in South Africa of Digital Radio using the Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) format. Aldred Dreyer, chairman of the DRM South Africa Group, the organisation that’s spearheading the development, roll-out and promotion of DRM radio in the country, has confirmed the trial will commence which follows the granting of a […]
Global, the Media & Entertainment Group, and BMW Group UK have partnered to bring the Global Player app to BMW and Mini vehicles for the first time through their BMW or Mini vehicle’s built-in app store. Drivers of compatible BMW and Mini models can now install the free Global Player app directly into their vehicle, […]
Lyca Radio Network has announced its exclusive partnership with Southall Travel and Adaaran Resorts for one of its biggest giveaways to date, an unforgettable escape to the Maldives. Listeners will have the chance to win three pairs of five night stay at some of Adaaran’s most sought after island resorts, plus flights from Southall Travel. […]
Turkey’s Radio & Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) regulator applied 99 sanctions in 2025 and levied fines against broadcasters and digital platforms a total of about $5.3 million (€4.5m). The main recipients were news and political commentaries, according to data from the Stockholm Center for Freedom which has monitored events. Additional to the financial penalties some […]
Lyca Radio Network has announced the forthcoming launch of Lyca Xtra, a new weekly podcast created to amplify the voices and perspectives of the British Asian community. Set to launch in January 2026, the podcast aligns with its strapline, ‘The Sound of the British Asian Generation’, and promises a compelling blend of culture, commentary and […]
Riedel Communications has formed a strategic partnership with Racing Electronics, a premier provider of motorsport communication equipment in the US, to deliver communication solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and performance for race operations, controls, teams, drivers, and fans alike. This collaboration brings together Riedel Communications’ renowned expertise in advanced intercom technologies, including their pioneering Artist-1024 […]
All In Media (AIM) is celebrating reaching 7 million weekly listening hours on its UK Nation Player App. The free Nation Player App, available on mobile and in car with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, has supercharged content discovery, audience growth, and engagement with Xperi’s AIM Player technology. Nation Player started in 2024 with 55 […]
North American pay-radio operator SiriusXM published its financial numbers for the quarter-year to September 30th and reported it now has 33 million subscribers, and, thanks to services such as its streaming platform Pandora, some 170 million listeners in the US and Canada. Total revenue for the quarter was down 1 per cent at $2.16 billion […]
News Broadcasting has achieved another set of strong RAJAR results for the Q3 survey period ending September 15th 2025. The group, including national brands talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK, Times Radio and Talk, as well as U105 in Northern Ireland, delivered 6.3 million weekly listeners, with cumulative listening hours of 44.4 million. News Broadcasting is leading […]