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Radiodays Asia Highlights and Xperi's DTS AutoStage in Ireland's DAB+ Trial · RedTech daily podcast - Powered by AI

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  Welcome to the RedTech Daily Podcast, powered by AI.
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  I'm Marguerite Clark.
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  Today, we're diving into the latest headlines: Radiodays Asia will spotlight AI and podcast
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  growth, and Xperi’s DTS AutoStage data signals a digital shift in Ireland’s D.A.B.
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  plus trial.
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  Radiodays Asia is set to return to Jakarta from September 1st to 3rd, marking a key event for
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  radio, podcasting, and audio professionals across the Asia-Pacific region.
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  The conference will feature sessions, workshops, and networking events focusing on
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  the growing role of AI in audio, podcast revenue strategies, and youth engagement.
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  The event aims to enhance regional connections and expand its reach into local markets,
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  highlighting Southeast Asia's burgeoning audio sector and the prominence of digital listening
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  platforms.
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  Now let's turn our attention to Ireland, where Xperi's DTS AutoStage data is signaling a
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  digital shift in the country's D.A.B.
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  plus trial.
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  Operating under the FáilteDAB banner, this trial is a technical and market test of digital
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  radio in the Greater Leinster area.
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  Launched in April 2025, the trial uses six transmission sites and carries nearly 30
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  services.
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  With most radio listening happening in cars, and all cars in Ireland equipped with D.A.B.
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  plus since 2021, the trial's data shows a significant shift towards digital listening.
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  According to Xperi, 29.6 percent of overall listening in DTS AutoStage-equipped vehicles is
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  now to D.A.B.
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  plus, with 90 percent of listeners switching to D.A.B.
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  plus when both FM and D.A.B.
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  plus versions are available.
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  This indicates a strong potential for digital radio, driven by improved audio quality and
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  user experience.
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  The trial's second phase will expand its reach, covering more than 85 percent of Ireland's
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  population, and continue to test the impact of digital radio on listener behavior.
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  The findings may influence the future of digital radio in Ireland and beyond, as digital
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  coverage and user experience continue to align.
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  That's all for today's episode of the RedTech Daily Podcast, powered by AI.
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  Be sure to visit our website at redtech.pro to read more about these stories and stay updated
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  on the latest in the global radio broadcast and digital audio industries.
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  I'm Marguerite Clark, thanks for tuning in, and we'll be back tomorrow with more news.