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What is the DRDB?
The Digital Radio Development Bureau (DRDB) is a trade body funded and supported by the BBC and commercial radio multiplex operators. Our task is to ensure digital radio's wide accessibility and swift adoption in the UK with consistent and effective marketing.
Who are the DRDB?
The DRDB's stakeholders are Arqiva, Bauer Radio, the BBC, Digital One, Global Radio, GMG, UBC, UTV.
How do we work?
As a trade body, the DRDB is the central industry communicator on DAB digital radio. We work directly with broadcasters, manufacturers and retailers to encourage more and different products, heightened consumer and high street awareness, improved understanding of DAB technology and co-ordination of brand usage.
We share information on DAB developments in the UK and worldwide with other interested parties, including Government and regulators, Far East manufacturers and international DAB proponents. We work with a wide variety of DAB supporters on communication and research initiatives designed to assist the successful evolution of DAB digital radio.
04/03/2010 - Integrated FM and digital station guide prototype unveiled
Working prototype successfully developed just five weeks after announcement to explore the technology.
19/02/2010 - Digital Radio UK take on AMV BBDO
Agency appointed to help meet the consumer-led switchover criteria for digital radio
08/02/2010 - BBC turns on two transmitters
Dumfries and Galloway benefit from added DAB coverage
02/02/2010 - Frontier Silicon hits 10 million
Sales to double in the next three years driven by new market growth
01/02/2010 - Christian Media Group launch Gospel station
Premier Christian Media presents Premier Gospel
21/01/2010 - Community Media Association urges support of Bill
Digital Economy Bill Benefits Community Radio
20/01/2010 - New station guide planned
Radio industry and manufacturers join forces to develop integrated FM and digital station guide
18/01/2010 - Two new transmitters from BBC
BBC extends coverage in Scotland and Wales
08/01/2010 - Frontier Silicon joins Infotainment Alliance GENIVI
Alliance to speed up development and use of open In-Vehicle Infotainment platform
08/01/2010 - New in-car solution from EtherWaves
Multi-Standard Dual-Tuner Digital Radio Solution