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IBiquityCareer Moves: July 11, 2007Authored by dmw on July 11, 2007 - 10:11am.
Career Moves is made possible by @HIRE. FCC OKs HD Radio Multicasting, Datacasting, Nighttime AM BroadcastsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 22, 2007 - 4:15pm.
Columbia, Md. - iBiquity Digital, the developer of HD Radio technology, said on Thursday that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has authorized the use of two HD Radio services -- multicasting and datacasting -- and allowed AM HD Radio stations to begin nighttime broadcasting. HD Radio allows broadcasters to send digital signals alongside their existing analog transmissions. Multicasting allows stations to transmit multiple digital programming signals -- for differing musical genres, for instance -- while datacasting enables stations to send song information, traffic data and other content to displays on consumers' radios. Career Moves: March 8, 2007Authored by dmw on March 8, 2007 - 1:47pm.
Career Moves is made possible by @HIRE. Wal-Mart to Sell HD Radio Receivers in 2,000 StoresAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 5, 2007 - 1:24pm.
Columbia, Md. - HD Radio, a technology invented by iBiquity Digital that lets broadcasters transmit a digital signal alongside their analog signals, got a major boost on Monday when retail giant Wal-Mart said that it will begin selling HD digital radio receivers in nearly 2,000 of its stores in 85 markets. HD Digital Radio Alliance Names 17 New Markets for Multicast ChannelsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 22, 2007 - 1:57pm.
Orlando, Fla. - The HD Digital Radio Alliance, a trade group of broadcasters promoting the adoption of iBiquity Digital's HD Radio digital broadcasting format, announced on Monday that 17 new markets plan to offer HD2 multicasting channels. The new markets -- which include Omaha, Neb., Toledo, Ohio and Syracuse, N.Y. -- bring to 85 the total number of markets to have launched multicast channels that take advantage of HD Radio stations' ability to transmit multiple digital channels alongside their traditional analog signals. HD Digital Radio Alliance to Spend $250 Million on Promotions in 2007Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 4, 2006 - 3:07pm.
Orlando, Fla. - The HD Digital Radio Alliance, a consortium of U.S. radio companies promoting the adoption of iBiquity Digital's HD Digital Radio technology by radio stations and consumers, announced on Monday that it plans to spend $250 million to advertise and promote the new format in 2007. Over 1,000 U.S. radio stations are now broadcasting in HD, with 500 FM stations also providing HD2 multicast channels. Members of the alliance include CBS Radio, Clear Channel, Citadel, Cumulus, Emmis and Entercom.
Brazilian Broadcasters Launch HD Radio AllianceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 1, 2006 - 3:11pm.
Columbia, Md. - iBiquity Digital, the developer of HD Radio technology that lets radio stations transmit a digital signal alongside their traditional analog signals, announced on Wednesday that Brazilian broadcasters have formed an alliance to promote the adoption of HD Radio.
iBiquity Licenses South American Manufacturer for HD RadiosAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 21, 2006 - 8:31am.
Columbia, Md. - iBiquity Digital, the developer and licensor of digital HD radio broadcasting technology, said that it has licensed South America's Continental Lensa to manufacture and market its equipment. Continental Lensa, which is based in Chile with an additional facility in Brazil, becomes the first licensed HD Radio broadcast equipment manufacturer outside of North America.
iBiquity Digital Expands HD Radio Automotive Sales TeamAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 1, 2006 - 3:10pm.
Columbia, Md. - iBiquity Digital, the developer of digital HD radio broadcasting, said on Tuesday that it has expanded its automotive team to support the implementation of HD radios in new vehicles. The moves come two months after iBiquity signed a deal with Sanyo Trading to expand its presence with Japanese automakers. The company's technology transmits digital audio and data alongside existing AM and FM analog signals, allowing stations to add new services such as scrolling text on receiver displays, traffic updates and multicasting.
iBiquity Hires Firm to Expand Presence with Japanese AutomakersAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 2, 2006 - 11:54am.
Columbia, Md. - With the adoption of its technology rising among Japanese auto makers, iBiquity Digital, the developer and licensor of digital HD radio broadcasting, said that it has signed a deal with Sanyo Trading to support and expand its presence with Japanese automakers.
IBiquity Digital Chooses Reference Design for 2nd-Generation ReceiverAuthored by dmw on May 22, 2006 - 6:25pm.
Columbia, Md. - IBiquity Digital, developers of the HD Radio technology that allows radio stations to broadcast a digital signal alongside their traditional analog broadcasts, announced on Monday that it has selected Japan-based ALPS Electric's TDGA2 tuner for its second-generation HD Radio reference design. The design, chosen for its heightened AM/FM sensitivity and reduced cost, may now be licensed by manufacturers to make HD Radio receivers.
IBiquity Digital Releases HD Radio Reference Design Version 2.0Authored by dmw on April 12, 2006 - 7:20am.
Hong Kong - IBiquity Digital, a developer of digital radio broadcast technology, announced on Wednesday the release of Version 2.0 of its reference design for HD Radio receivers. "The interest in HD Radio technology has increased dramatically in the past few months as many Asian manufacturers are responding to requests-for-prototypes or quotes-for-manufacturing from their U.S.-based radio brand and retail partners," said iBiquity COO Jeff Jury. "The release of our next generation reference design is timed to support this growing market for HD Radio products." Maryland-based iBiquity said that over 20 Asian manufacturers are now developing HD Radio products, including Kiryung Electronics, RockRidge, Orient Power, OPUS and Sangean.
HD Radio Receivers to Sell at Tweeter, CrutchfieldAuthored by dmw on April 10, 2006 - 6:15am.
Orlando, Fla. - The HD Digital Radio Alliance, a trade group of radio broadcasters promoting new HD Radio digital broadcasting technology from iBiquity Digital, on Monday announced joint HD Digital Radio marketing and education campaigns with electronics retailers Tweeter, Crutchfield and ABC Warehouse/Detroit. The agreements also bring HD Digital Radio receivers to over 100 store locations in more than 30 markets, coinciding with the launch of a $200 million on-air promotional ad campaign by members of the HD Digital Radio Alliance.
iBiquity Digital: 700 U.S. Stations Now Broadcasting in HD RadioAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 1, 2006 - 7:53am.
Columbia, Md. - Biquity Digital said on Wednesday that its HD Radio technology is now in use at 700 U.S. radio stations. The technology transmits digital audio and data alongside existing AM and FM analog signals, allowing stations to add new services such as scrolling text on receiver displays, traffic updates and multicasting, where stations broadcast multiple channels over a single frequency.
Digital Radio Developer iBiquity Gets Funding From Intel CapitalAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 21, 2005 - 2:55am.
Columbia, Md. - IBiquity Digital, a developer of digital radio broadcasting technology, announced on Monday that it has received an undisclosed investment from Intel Capital. Founded in 1998, Maryland-based iBiquity has to date raised over $145 million in financial backing for its HD Radio technology, which allows radio stations to transmit a digital signal alongside their analog broadcasts. Over 500 U.S. stations are now broadcasting using HD Radio, and radio firms including Clear Channel and Infinity Broadcasting have committed to using the technology. The company said it would use the funds to accelerate the roll-out of commercial HD Radio receivers, as well as for development of portable receivers -- especially HD Radio for cell phones and digital media players.
IBiquity Launches eBay Trade-In Rebate for HD RadiosAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 14, 2005 - 3:36am.
New York - IBiquity Digital, a developer of HD Radio technology that lets radio stations broadcast a digital signal alongside their analog signals, on Friday announced a partnership with eBay that will enable consumers to trade-in old analog radios to receive a rebate on the purchase of a new HD Radio receiver. Consumers who trade-in their radios before Jan. 31, 2006 will also receive an additional $20 rebate on an HD Radio receiver, on top of the trade-in value of their analog radios.
IBiquity Opens Taiwan Office, Releases New Reference DesignsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 12, 2005 - 4:57am.
Hong Kong - IBiquity Digital, a developer of technology that lets radio stations broadcast a digital signal alongside their analog signals, announced on Wednesday that it has opened an office in Taiwan to support overseas HD Radio manufacturers. The company also announced the release of new reference designs for tabletop and home HD Radio receivers, which Maryland-based expects to show up in new receivers shown at the Consumer Electronics Show in January.
Digital Radio Broadcast Developer iBiquity Lands $30 MillionAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 17, 2005 - 5:15am.
Columbia, Md. -- iBiquity Digital, a developer of digital radio broadcast technology, said on Thursday that it has landed $30 million in its third round. Previous investors New Venture Partners, Grotech Capital Group, J.P. Morgan Partners, Gannett and Pequot Capital co-led the round, which also included participation from Waller-Sutton Media Partners, Whitney & Co. and MidOcean Capital Partners. In addition, Maryland-based iBiquity said that it has signed a deal to receive up to $30 million more in structured debt financing from DC private equity firm Columbia Partners. The influx of capital gives the company a huge financial boost as it continues to roll out its HD Radio technology, which allows terrestrial radio stations to broadcast a digital signal alongside their traditional analog signals. In recent months, iBiquity has received commitments to deploy the technology -- which digitizes standard AM and FM signals to enable better sound quality and new wireless data services -- at 2,500 radio stations in the U.S.
IBiquity Signs Top Radio Groups to Convert 2,000 Stations to DigitalAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 5, 2005 - 3:01am.
Las Vegas -- IBiquity Digital, a developer of digital radio broadcasting technology, announced on Wednesday that it has signed an agreement with 21 of the nation's leading radio groups to accelerate the rollout of its HD Radio technology. Under the agreement, broadcasters including Clear Channel, Infinity, Cox, ABC Radio, Emmis, Entercom and Susquehanna have committed to convert 2,000 of their AM and FM radio stations to digital. Another 500 stations have already begun the transition or are currently broadcasting an HD Radio signal. Clear Channel, the nation's largest broadcaster, has to date converted 65 stations to HD Radio, and plans to outfit 95% of its stations in the top 100 markets with digital broadcast equipment within three years. Maryland-based iBiquity also said the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) will soon offer a total of 309 digital stations. In addition to audio content, iBiquity's HD Radio allows stations to broadcast a wireless data feed to consumer receivers that could include traffic or weather information, in addition to song and artist information. The technology allows broadcasters to trasmit a digital signal alongside traditional analog signals, smoothing the transition as consumers begin to adopt the still-pricey digital receivers. Separately, iBiquity announced that it partnered with digital audio developer iLab America to create automotive, tabletop and home HD Radio receivers for release by the end of the year.
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