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Worldwide unit sales of digital radios are expected to increase more than three-fold from 2006 to 2011, according to a new report from In-Stat. Recent developments include the availability of the new, enhanced Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)+ standard in the UK, an increase in the number of DAB trials throughout Europe and Asia, and the… Continue reading Worldwide Digital Radio Sales To Grow More Than Three-Fold To 2011

The latest RAJAR results for Q3 2007 show that BBC Radio 2 once again had the highest weekly reach of the national stations, of more than 13 million listeners, up more than 2% year on year.Radio 4, however, was down by more than 2% year on year and quarter on quarter, taking its reach to… Continue reading BBC Radio 2 Boosts Weekly Reach To Over 13 Million Listeners Nation-Wide

The weekly reach of all commercial stations declined by 2.4% period on period for all demographic groups, although it was up more than 1% year on year.The BBC’s weekly reach across all demographics was also down period on period, by more than 1%, although like commercial it enjoyed a year on year increase, of just… Continue reading Weekly Reach Declines Across Demographic Groups

All BBC and All Commercial both enjoyed upturns in weekly reach according to the latest RAJAR figures for Q3 2007.All Commercial’s weekly reach rose to around 32 million for the period with a share of listening of 43.3%, whilst All BBC had a reach of around 33.2 million and a share of listening of 54.4%.All… Continue reading BBC And Commercial Radio Enjoy Rise In Weekly Reach

Magic 105.4 again took the top spot in London, with Q3 2007 RAJAR figures revealing a weekly reach of more than two million listeners after a year on year boost of 24%.The station also recorded a period on period rise, of more than 3%, to make it the capital’s choice.Magic’s share of listening remained static… Continue reading Magic 105.4 Scoops London Top Spot With Over Two Million Listeners

Magic 105.4 was crowned king at breakfast in London in Q3, enjoying a year on year rise in weekly reach of 22%, taking its listener base to 885,000.The station was just ahead of 95.8 Capital Radio, which had a weekly reach of 880,000 having bolstered its listeners at breakfast by almost 5.5% period on period… Continue reading Magic 105.4 Is London’s Top Breakfast Listen

RAJAR has announced radio listening via platform (analogue and digital) for the second time since the introduction of new methodology in January 2007, revealing that 15% of all radio listening is now via a digital platform, up from 12.8% in Q2 2007.The latest figures show that 8.6% of all radio listening is via DAB (v… Continue reading 15% Of All Radio Listening Now Via Digital

Xfm South Wales is to go live on 106.8 – 107.3 on Thursday November 29 at 12pm, broadcasting from the same site as its sister station, GCap’s Red Dragon in Cardiff.In a statement, Xfm said that it will be looking to showcase South Wales’ musical and artistic talent to the UK whilst also bringing the… Continue reading Xfm South Wales Gets November Launch Date

Household penetration of DAB digital radio in the UK is set to reach 58.5% by the end of 2011, according to new research by the Digital Radio Development Bureau (DRDB). The DRDB’s new five-year forecast puts household penetration at 21% by the end of 2007, and 30% by the end of 2008, rising to 40%… Continue reading UK DAB Household Penetration To Reach 58.5% By 2011

The newly revamped heat radio has announced several presenters for its new format, with former Heart 106.2 voice Rachel Hopper joining heat as the host of its flagship afternoon show.Hopper – a regular expert on the GMTV showbiz sofa – will be broadcasting live to the nation when heat goes live at 2pm on Tuesday,… Continue reading Heat Radio Announces Top Presenters For New Format