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Westwood One's 'Share of Ear' Insights and Flanders Network Update · 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, bringing you the latest news from the global radio broadcast and
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  digital audio industries.
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  Today, we'll cover two big stories: the dominance of AM/FM radio in the "Share of Ear"
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  report and the rapid deployment of the Flanders D.A.B.
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  plus network by Rohde & Schwarz.
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  For the third year running, Westwood One's analysis of Edison Research's "Share of Ear"
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  report shows AM/FM radio dominating in-car listening in the United States.
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  It accounts for 56 percent of all audio minutes spent by drivers, with an impressive 85 percent
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  of the ad-supported segment.
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  Interestingly, Tesla drivers show a higher inclination toward podcasts, yet AM/FM remains
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  in the lead.
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  This highlights AM/FM's continued relevance in vehicle audio systems.
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  Rohde & Schwarz has completed a 28-transmitter D.A.B.
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  plus network for Belgium’s Cellnex Broadcast Partners in less than eight weeks.
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  The new service, named 10D, went live on May 1, 2025.
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  With high technical standards and reliability, this network offers up to 50 percent efficiency
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  using Doherty amplifier technology.
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  This rapid deployment sets a new benchmark for radio broadcasting in Flanders.
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  For more, visit redtech.pro.
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  That's all for today's episode of the RedTech daily podcast.
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  Thanks for tuning in.
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  Be sure to visit redtech.pro to read the full articles and stay up to date with the latest in
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  the global radio broadcast and digital audio industries.
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  I'm Marguerite Clark, and I'll catch you in the next episode.