WorldDAB conference session at IBC - Radio distribution strategies for a connected world.

WorldDAB is producing a session at this year’s IBC on broadcast digital radio’s place in the distribution mix offering recommendations and advice on how broadcasters can assess all digital distribution platforms to make informed investment choices today to safeguard broadcast radio for tomorrow.



Moderator: Patrick Hannon, President, WorldDAB

09:00 – 09:10 Radio’s digital migration across Europe

Graham Dixon, Head of Radio, European Broadcasting Union (EBU)

09:10 – 09:20 The value proposition of radio in a connected world – a view from North America

Michael McEwen, Director General, North American Broadcasters Association (NABA)

09:20 – 09:30 Case study: Norway’s multi-platform digital radio strategy

Jørn Jensen, Senior Advisor to Director of Distribution, NRK Norway

09:30 – 09:40 Key considerations in planning a distribution network for the future

Simon Mason, Head of Broadcast Radio Technology, Arqiva

09:40 – 10:00 Broadcast 5G trials – UK and Germany

Andrew Murphy, Lead Research Engineer, BBC R&D
Jordi Gimenez, Project Leader / 5G, Institut für Rundfunktechnik (IRT)

10:00 – 10:10 The importance of metadata for radio’s future in the car

Jacqueline Bierhorst, Jacky-B Entertainment Solutions, on behalf of Radioplayer Worldwide

10:10 – 10:20 Bringing it all together – planning a distribution strategy for the future

Patrick Hannon, President, WorldDAB

10:20 – 10:30 Q&A



Win a digital radio at IBC



We have 6 DAB+ radios to giveaway, head over to our booth Hall 10 Stand F23 to find out how you can win one of the following digital receivers:
• Pure StreamR
• Roberts REVIVAL ISTREAM3
• Pioneer DAB+ Digital Radio Adaptor
• Hama DAB radio adapter
• The Revery R6 by Sangean
• Rosie-Lee by VQ

WorldDAB members at IBC2019

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Meet the WorldDAB team - Hall 10 Stand F23


WorldDAB will host an information booth throughout IBC2019 – come and meet us to hear about the latest developments on DAB+ digital radio for the home and in-car, and for a chance to win one of the fabulous DAB+ radio’s we’re giving away at this year’s show. See our location on the IBC map

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Notes: Press Release – WorldDAB – September 6, 2019