Mandating In-Car Radio | Astro's Grand OB | Securing Radio's Resilience


RedTech Newsletter 3 September 2026
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Mandating radio in vehicles is a no-brainer

Europe’s digital radio mandate put DAB+ into millions more vehicles and helped accelerate its rollout beyond the EU. David Fernández Quijada explains why extending such rules and ensuring radio remains prominent on dashboards should be the next step.

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Tieline to bring new ViA Duo remote codec to IBC2026

The portable platform combines IP audio, AoIP commentary and off-tube production tools

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SwissRadioDay26 draws nearly 600 in Zurich and online

Event attendees discussed radio’s technical, commercial and editorial development

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WorldCast set to pull a switcheroo at IBC2026 in Amsterdam

Manufacturer claims it's not just AI but switchovers that get smarter too

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Good to Great Lesson #26: Attention is the job

The importance of turning incidental exposure into attention, habit and lasting listener loyalty

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KITA FM shows how to take the outside broadcast beyond radio

Astro Audio has turned an OB into a repeatable national audience-engagement strategy

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DHD remains coy about new console it will unveil at IBC2026

The broadcast equipment maker has said little about the new arrival

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Nautel brings new extended-power VX TXes to IBC2026

The VX8 and VX10 are powered for 8 kW and 10 kW respectively

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Azam TV chooses Lawo for OB van audio upgrade

The set-up uses Lawo hardware along with  its Home software management system

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WorldDAB puts radio resilience at center of IBC2026

Industry experts will examine the policy, safety and market forces shaping DAB+ radio

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ISBC expands student media competition globally

Students can enter across multiple categories including digital content and esports 

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Omnia XII has European debut for Telos at IBC2026

Telos says the Pulsar compact AoIP mixer will also debut in Amsterdam

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Triton Digital and RCS connect OTA radio to programmatic buying

Existing RCS infrastructure gives stations a route into automated, data-driven ad buying

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What We're Reading

Rwandan podcasters urged to prioritise audience growth, authentic storytelling (New Times)

Former BBC radio presenter has 'new lease of life' after becoming train driver (Rail UK)

EBU: BNR Traffic+ is an example of successful digital transformation (Radio Bulgaria)

Community Radio journalism training in Uganda (fundsforNGOs)

Talking Rubbish: How a podcast unpacking waste became a surprise hit (Bristol24/7)

Mega News 104.6: Radio is growing and becoming Mega (Alter Ego Media)

Radio rallies around Dolly Parton after her death, led by “9 to 5” (Billboard)

Community journalists face greater risks as press attacks mount - Philippines (Inquirer.net)

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Radio Futures: The Intelligent Signal

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Events

Radiodays Asia, Sept. 1—3, Jakarta

London Podcast Festival, Sept. 3–13, London

IBC2026, Sept. 11–14, Amsterdam

Podcast Movement 2026, Sept. 14–18, New York

IAB Podcast Upfront, Sept. 16, New York

Cabsat 2026, Oct. 5–7, Dubai

NAB Show New York, Oct. 21–22, Javits Center, New York

WorldDAB General Assembly and Summit, No. 18–19, Vienna

Radio TechCon 2026, Nov. 23, London

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