Niocast’s John Evington on the upcoming local radio DAB expansion

As Ofcom sets out its plans for hundreds of small-scale digital radio multiplexes around the UK, John Evington from Niocast and Viamux tells us how it’ll work and what it means for the future of digital radio. Stuart Clarkson & Roy Martin talk through some of the other big industry stories of the week; James Cridland looks at how you can better use listeners’ smartphones to get them on air; and David Lloyd’s Radio Moments include Fluff welcoming DAB, Chris Moyles announcing his departure from Radio 1 and the launch of Hereward Radio. Voiceover by Hannah Patterson. Original music by Mcasso. To read more about the small-scale DAB plans and take part in the Ofcom consultation discussed in this podcast visit https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-1/licensing-small-scale-dab-new-powers-and-duties-proposed-by-government