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Riply delivers first hyperlocal news and intelligence platform to power local radio

– A new approach to modern radio hit the market today as AI startup Riply introduced a real-time local intelligence and content platform that enables radio stations to deliver timely, hyperlocal news without the cost and complexity of traditional newsroom operations.

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Five more areas of the UK get small scale DAB

– Ofcom has today awarded small-scale DAB multiplex licences for five more areas across the UK.

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Trump administration to restore operations at Voice of America

– A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that the near shutdown of Voice of America was unlawful, ordering the government to reinstate more than 1,000 employees who had been placed on leave at the organization.

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Community Radio Fund awards £1 million to stations across UK

– Ofcom has announced that 47 community radio stations have successfully been awarded grants following the conclusion the Community Radio Fund, with the total amount of funding awarded reaching over £1 million. 

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BBC launches emergency lifeline radio programme for Iran

– The BBC World Service has launched a temporary emergency lifeline radio programme for Iran in response to the ongoing turmoil in the country, and the unprecedented crackdown on protests.

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Ofcom publishes its 2024-25 annual report on the BBC

– Ofcom has published its annual report on the BBC, assessing the corporation’s performance in meeting the needs of viewers and listeners during the period April 2024 to March 2025.

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Ofcom has today awarded small-scale DAB multiplex licences for five more areas across the UK

– Small-scale DAB is an innovative technology which provides a low-cost way for local commercial, community and specialist music services to take to the digital airwaves.

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Diamond Antenna and Microwave Corporation acquires Antenna Associates

Diamond Antenna and Microwave Corporation (“Diamond” or the “Company”), a developer of advanced radio frequency (RF) and electro-mechanical solutions for

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Three new BBC DAB+ stations given final go-ahead

– In November last year, the BBC proposed to launch four new DAB+ stations: Radio 1 Dance, Radio 1 Anthems, a Radio 2 extension, and Radio 3 Unwind. It also published proposals to expand the broadcasting hours of Radio 5 Sports Extra.

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Community radio in the UK gets vital government funding boost

Community radio stations across the UK are to benefit from a £600,000 funding uplift this year, ensuring they can continue to thrive and provide a vital platform for local voices.  

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