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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, 4 Digital Group, 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.
07/05/2008 - Highway wins Product of the Year
PURE’s in-car DAB adaptor wins Auto Express honours
01/05/2008 - DAB ownership and listening soar
Rajar figures for Q1, 2008 show big increase in DAB ownership
28/04/2008 - Consumers keep buying DAB radios
Sales up 28% in quarter one
22/04/2008 - MuxCo wins Surrey and North Sussex
New local multiplex awarded by Ofcom
17/04/2008 - Channel 4 Appoints General Manager of 4 Radio
Former Five Live managing editor joins 4 Radio team
17/04/2008 - Clinique Skin Supplies for Men sponsors GaydarRadio
"Six Weeks to Summer" campaign
15/04/2008 - DRDB names new chief executive
Tony Moretta heads up Digital Radio Development Bureau
14/04/2008 - Broadcasters promote Highway
PURE’s plug-and-play in-car DAB benefits from on-air promotions
14/04/2008 - Frontier Silicon announces Jupiter 6.1 platform
Internet radio and iPod docking platform
10/04/2008 - Global Traffic Network wins Government’s Traffic Radio contract
Services on English national traffic and travel DAB station