Julie Soulsby, Insight Director at Fifty5Blue, said at WorldDAB Automotive 2026 that broadcast radio isn't just one audio option among many. Research from 8,000 car buyers in six countries found it's fundamental to the in-car experience. Report: buff.ly/F35ad3u

Some car makers are pulling radio chips out of dashboards, but 62% of car buyers across six countries called broadcast radio a must-have. See the full research: buff.ly/AfvJRCx Julie Soulsby, Insight Director at Fifty5Blue, highlighted these findings.

The car dashboard is changing fast, and the decisions being made now will shape how easily drivers can find broadcast radio for years to come. WorldDAB President Jacqueline Bierhorst explains why at WorldDAB Automotive 2026. Watch the full keynote on YouTube.

WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 09.07.26 - Germany - DAB+ services in the federal states: an overview, Austria - RED ZAC: 200 coaches for digital radio development, joint ABU/ASBU/WorldDAB workshop online on 20-22 July; and more... #dabplus #digitalradio buff.ly/chG2FEh

Belief won't keep radio prominent in the connected car. The dashboard is changing. At WorldDAB Automotive 2026 in Frankfurt, President Jacqueline Bierhorst said the industry needs proof, shared tools, and coordinated action. Not just confidence. Tune in for the full keynote.

The connected dashboard is changing! At WorldDAB Automotive 2026 in Frankfurt, WorldDAB President Jacqueline Bierhorst made the case that radio's place isn't guaranteed unless the whole ecosystem works for it. Broadcasters, car makers, regulators, all in one room. Watch the full keynote on YouTube.

We are delighted to announce that #EnsemblePourLeDAB+ has joined WorldDAB! Ensemble Pour Le DAB+ is a French association whose purpose is to promote DAB+ among all relevant stakeholders. ensemblepourledabplus.fr #dabplus #RadioDigitale #RadioDansLaVoiture #RadioNumérique #ÉcosystèmeRadio

WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 02.07.26 - TDF accelerates the roll-out of DAB+ with 26 new transmitters in several regions of France; DAB+ nationwide: Deutschlandradio’s network continues to grow; ABU-ASBU-WorldDAB Technical Workshop: register now, and more... #dabplus #digitalradio buff.ly/wqgU2Xt

Join us for the annual ABU/ASBU/WorldDAB technical workshop — 20–22 July, 10:00–11:30 CEST. Bringing together broadcasters, network operators, regulators and industry experts to share knowledge and best practice in DAB+ digital radio networks and services. Register: buff.ly/mFJ80Hw

WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 25.06.26 - In a world of uncertainty, radio is always there, Radio France CEO says; The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa calls for nominations to Digital Sound Broadcasting Technical Group and more... #dabplus #digitalradio mailchi.mp/worlddab.rad...

WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 18.06.26 - New international research finds broadcast radio and the car “an inseparable duo”; Global DAB receiver sales pass 166 million as industry focuses on radio’s future in cars; WorldDAB Automotive catch-up, and much more... #dabplus #digitalradio buff.ly/KGfbFPb

#worldDABauto26 Partner Sponsor #Xperi helps broadcasters keep radio front and centre—at home, on mobile, and in the car. Their technologies make stations look great, sound great, and deliver real insights. #DTSAutoStage #AIMPlayer #AIMRAPID Meet Xperi in Frankfurt! xperi.com/markets/conn...

#worldDABauto26 Networking dinner sponsor Paneda offers innovative and cost-effective #DABplus solutions: safety systems, broadcast networks and broadcast systems. Nearly 200 tunnels in Norway are equipped with Paneda systems. Meet Paneda in Frankfurt! paneda.no

WorldDAB Automotive 2026 Coffee break sponsor #AVT is a leading manufacturer of #DAB technology offering reliable #hardware and #softwaresolutions for small, cost effective setups as well as #scalable, fully redundant #headends #dabplus #worlddabauto26 avt-nbg.de

Lanyard sponsor of #worlddabauto26 the #ARD is Germany's nationwide network of regional public broadcasters and is fully committed to DAB+ as the modern standard for radio broadcasting. bit.ly/4sWCSCX #dabplus #digitalradio

WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 04.06.26 - KBC calls for regional collaboration in digital broadcasting shift; Assises de la radio 2026: ‘Radio and digital audio: time for decisions?’, final chance to register for WorldDAB Automotive 2026 in Frankfurt next Thursday, and more... buff.ly/XkB7oOy

Please join us in welcoming #WorldDAB's newest member! The Radio and Television Supreme Council of the Republic of Türkiye (RTÜK) is the independent regulatory and supervisory authority responsible for radio, television and on-demand media services in Türkiye. #rtuk www.rtuk.gov.tr/en

WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 28.05.26 - EBU calls on EU lawmakers to preserve radio in cars in the Digital Networks Act; Helmut G. Bauer: The new DAB+ warning system, ‘ASA Automatic Safety Alert’; WorldDAB Automotive on 11 June in Frankfurt, and more... #dabplus #digitalradio buff.ly/vxyHQGK

WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 21.05.26 - New global policy guide aims to accelerate DAB+ adoption; Radio Montenegro's stations also available via DAB+; register now for WorldDAB Automotive on 11 June in Frankfurt, and more... #dabplus #digitalradio buff.ly/ZXlUYXQ

WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 14.05.26 - Launching the DAB+ Public Policy Toolbox next Tuesday, WorldDAB at BroadcastAsia 2026, register now for WorldDAB Automotive on 11 June in Frankfurt, and much more... #dabplus #digitalradio #automotive buff.ly/qyb1FDT

What does good DAB+ policy look like and how can policy accelerate DAB+ rollout worldwide? Join WorldDAB for the launch of the DAB+ Public Policy Toolbox in a special webinar edition of The Media Club. 🗓 Tuesday 19 May ⏰ 09:00 BST / 10:00 CEST #DABplus #DigitalRadio #Broadcasting buff.ly/Txt1Xg1

We’re pleased to announce that #Xperi - featuring #DTSAutoStage and #AlInMedia - is joining us as Partner Sponsor of #WorldDABAuto26 in Frankfurt on 11 June. Xperi helps broadcasters keep radio front and centre - at home, on mobile, and in the car. xperi.com/markets/conn...

WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 07.05.26 - Flanders takes a significant step towards DAB+ for local radio via @cieltjevachter.bsky.social, Communications Authority of Kenya holds forum for digital rollout, register now for WorldDAB Automotive 2026 on 11 June #dabplus #digitalradio buff.ly/MKTuTSF

We are thrilled to announce that #BauerMediaAudio has joined #WorldDAB! Bauer Media Audio is Europe’s leading digital commercial radio and audio operator, reaching over 61 million listeners every week across nine countries. #DABplus #digitalradio #bauerradio bit.ly/48L2Mm5

WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 30.04.26 - Czech Radio to launch additional DAB+ transmitters, test ASA this summer with ČRA; Berlin and Brandenburg: Digitalisation without switch-off date; WorldDAB Automotive on 11 June in Frankfurt, and more... #dabplus #digitalradio buff.ly/RSWPLCh

We are delighted to announce #ARD is Lanyard sponsor of #worlddabauto26! The ARD is Germany's nationwide network of regional public broadcasters and is fully committed to DAB+ as the modern standard for radio broadcasting. bit.ly/4sWCSCX #dabplus #digitalradio

We are delighted to announce that #WorldDAB’s newest member is #LucidMotors! #Lucid's mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy through advanced technologies and human‑centred luxury EVs. bit.ly/4cIOljz #automotiveinnovation #EVinnovation #dabplus #digitalradio #incarentertainment

WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 23.04.26 - Viaplay Group Radio expands its digital radio service; FORTA Radio Forum concludes with declaration for protection of terrestrial radio; WorldDAB Automotive 2026 Programme is now live - 11 June, Frankfurt; and more... #dabplus #digitalradio buff.ly/Os4K8Is

WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 16.04.2026 - New #Arcom report underlines the enduring strength of broadcast radio in France, #ViaplayGroup continues to expand its DAB+ network & more lnkd.in/eDVxGhMH dabplus #digitalradio

We are delighted to announce AVT Audio Video Technologies GmbH is Coffee break sponsor of #worlddabauto26! #AVT is a leading manufacturer of #DABplus technology offering reliable hardware and software solutions for small, cost effective setups and #scalable, fully redundant #headends avt-nbg.de/en

Last day to secure your sponsorship! WorldDAB Automotive is where automotive and broadcast leaders shape the future of in‑car audio. Don’t miss your chance to put your brand at the centre of the conversation. Download the brochure: bit.ly/4cittQ4 #worlddabauto26

WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 09.04.26 - Minister Juras Taminskas: “Lithuania is moving toward digital radio”, ABU DBS 2026: DAB+ in the Rising Synthetic Era, register now for WorldDAB Automotive 2026 on 11 June in Frankfurt, and more... #dabplus #digitalradio buff.ly/xor4X1L

WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 02.04.26 - Schleswig-Holstein: Radio reach stable or growing after switch to DAB+; TDF speeds up DAB+ rollout: nearly 50 transmitters switched on; register for WorldDAB Automotive 2026 on 11 June in Frankfurt, and more... #dabplus #digitalradio buff.ly/m9uyLV8

We’re proud to be part of #ABUDBS2026 this week in Kuala Lumpur. Here’s today’s WorldDAB Workshop: “Designing resilient DAB+ digital radio networks,” led by Dr Les Sabel, Chair, WorldDAB APAC Technical Group, with our team of DAB+ experts contributing on-stage and online. #dabplus #digitalradio

We are delighted to announce that #Paneda is the Networking dinner sponsor of #worlddabauto26! #Paneda offers #innovative and #costeffective #DABsolutions: #safetysystems, #broadcastnetworks and #broadcastsystems #DABHeadEnd #dabplus paneda.no

WorldDAB Summit 2025 brought together global DAB+ experts in Antwerp to share what’s driving adoption, the latest technology, and creative initiatives from around the world. These are just the highlights, catch the full recordings on our YouTube channel today.

WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 26.03.26 - Latest DAB+ news: Radiodays Europe - why DAB+ matters now more than ever; Spanish competition regulator recommends DAB+ and safety alerts, WorldDAB at ABU DBS 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, and more... #dabplus #digitalradio

We are delighted to announce that #WorldDAB's newest member is Nissan Motor Corporation! #Nissan's focus spans electrification, sustainable mobility and intelligent technologies, supported by a diverse portfolio including the Nissan and INFINITI brands. @nissanmotor.bsky.social bit.ly/4bBvupS

The future of digital radio was on the agenda at WorldDAB Summit 2025 in Antwerp. Here are some of the highlights. Hear more from the speakers shaping DAB+ on WorldDAB’s YouTube channel.

Sponsorship opportunities for WorldDAB Automotive 2026 are now open! If your company wants to be at the centre of the global conversation on the future of digital radio and in‑car listening, this is the event you can’t afford to miss. Download the sponsorship brochure at bit.ly/47jqN2X

#ABUDBS2026 Designing resilient DAB+ networks 🗓 1 April | ⏰ 15:30–16:30 MYT Join WorldDAB at ABU DBS 2026 for a workshop exploring: global expansion, tech advances, DAB+ cost advantages vs 5G Broadcast and DAB+’s role in emergencies. #DABplus #DigitalRadio #BroadcastTech #RadioInnovation

From alert file to on-air broadcast in 10-15 seconds, fully automated, no manual intervention. Harald Hoffend, CTO of Funkhaus Regensburg, breaks down how their emergency warning system works via DAB+ at WorldDAB Summit 2025. Watch the full session on YouTube.

WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 19.03.26 - mabb puts DAB+ capacities in Berlin and Brandenburg out to tender; in ‘Tech-i’, Jacqueline Bierhorst looks back on a year of growth for DAB+; WorldDAB at Radiodays Europe in Riga next week, and more... #dabplus #digitalradio buff.ly/IA6dAlC

WorldDAB is attending ABU DBS 2026 Our experts will be contributing across the conference and leading a workshop on: Designing resilient DAB+ digital radio networks | 📅 Wednesday 1 April | ⏰ 15:30–16:30 Join us and explore digital radio’s evolution worldwide.

DAB+ has been around since 2011, but ASA is opening a new chapter, adding emergency alerting to broadcast's capabilities and complementing existing warning channels. Watch the full session from WorldDAB Summit 2025 on YouTube to find out more.

No staff in the studio? No problem. Funkhaus Regensburg built a system that converts text to audio and broadcasts it automatically. Harald Hoffend, CTO, explains how they've used it for traffic warnings and public alerts at WorldDAB Summit 2025. Find out more on YouTube.

WorldDAB Weekly Industry News 12.03.26 - Luxembourg government invests €64,000 to promote DAB+, FG Chic coming to London on DAB+ in international expansion, WorldDAB at Radiodays Europe in Riga, and more... #dabplus #digitalradio buff.ly/IpY2fPM

Apps rely on mobile networks. Sirens can't deliver detailed information. What if DAB+ could fill the gap? Learn how ASA strengthens broadcast radio's role in a crisis from WorldDAB Summit 2025 recordings on YouTube.

WorldDAB will be at Radiodays Europe in Riga — and hosting a session on 24 March, 09:00–09:40 CET exploring the topic: “Why DAB+ matters now more than ever.” The session will explore why DAB+ is not just continuing to grow, but why it is strategically indispensable. #DABplus #ConnectedCar

What if your radio could wake you up like an alarm clock when an emergency strikes? This idea emerged after the 2021 Ahrtal flooding and became the foundation for ASA. Carsten Zorger shares the story at WorldDAB Summit 2025 on YouTube.