Markets Airing HD2 Multicast Programming to Soon Number Sixty-Eight!
HD Digital Radio Alliance Names Next 18 Markets; HD2 Continues to Roll Out Ahead of Schedule
ORLANDO, Florida – August 15, 2006 – The HD Digital Radio Alliance, a joint initiative of leading radio broadcasters to accelerate the rollout of HD digital radio, today announced that 18 new, local markets will begin HD2 multicast programming this fall, marking the third wave of stations rolling out side channels under the Alliance’s format-selection program.
This latest wave will launch 140 additional HD2 channels and brings the total markets served by HD2 multicast programming to 68, all of which are in the top 100 markets In total, more than 600 radio stations nationwide belonging to Alliance members now offer HD2 multicast programming.
With the ability to offer unprecedented new content – now including news, talk, and music – HD2 channels bring fresh sounds to the airwaves. Formats debuting in the current rollout include Blues, Comedy, Christian CHR, Spanish Oldies, All Financial, Old School Hip Hop, Indie Rock and Party Mix. HD Digital Radio offers more programming choices and crystal-clear sound quality with no subscription fee. HD2 stations are initially being offered commercial free.
Since its inception in December 2005, the HD Digital Radio Alliance has continued to be ahead of schedule.
“We’re even surprised by how fast this is moving,” said Peter Ferrara, president and CEO of the HD Digital Radio Alliance. “It’s only been eight months since the Alliance was formed and we are seeing HD digital radio broadcasts being launched at a much faster pace than expected. We are excited to be helping listeners discover the newest digital entertainment option around – and of course there’s no subscription fee.
The next 18 markets to roll out HD2 multicast programming are:
| Rank | Location |
| 42 43 44 45 46 47 49 51 52 53 54 55 56 59 61 62 63 65 | Austin, TX Raleigh, NC Nashville, TN Greensboro, NC New Orleans West Palm Beach, FL Jacksonville, FL Monmouth Ocean Buffalo, NY Oklahoma City, OK Rochester, NY Louisville, KY Richmond, VA Greenville, SC Honolulu, HI Tucson, AZ Albany, NY Ft. Myers, FL |
HD digital radio receivers are currently available from ABC Warehouse, Alamo Electronics, Audio Adviser, B&B Appliance, Bjorn's Stereo Designs, Car Toys, Crutchfield.com, eCost.com, Electronics Expo, Flanner’s Audio & Video, Great Indoors (a unit of Sears Roebuck & Co.), HammacherSchlemmer.com, Harvey’s, Hi-Fi Buys, Home Entertainment, Huppins Hi Fi, J & R Music, Listen Up, Magnolia Audio Video, One Call, Ovation AV, Pyramid Audio, Rudy’s Autosound, Sound Advice, Spearit Sound, Tweeter and World of Sound. Links to national retailers selling HD Digital radios are at www.hdradio.com, which also features a HD Digital Radio Buyers Guide designed to assist consumers with this purchase.
HD digital radio receivers are currently manufactured by 18 companies, including Audio Design Associates, Kenwood, Alpine, Panasonic, Boston Acoustics, Cambridge SoundWorks, Polk, Day Sequerra, Radiosophy, Delphi, Rotel, DICE, Sanyo, Tivoli, Yamaha, Eclipse (Fujitsu), JVC and Visteon. More than 20 Asia-based manufacturers have HD Digital Radio receivers in development.
Nine automakers will be offering HD digital radio as a factory-installed option on 49 different car models in the next 18-24 months. With the latest wave of HD2 channels and further rapid deployment of HD radio in the future, drivers can be sure of a wealth of entertainment choices.
About the HD Digital Radio Alliance
The HD Digital Radio Alliance is a joint initiative of leading radio broadcasters to accelerate the successful rollout of HD digital radio. Current members include major radio groups and independent station owners: ABC Radio (in Los Angeles and Minneapolis), Beasley Broadcast Group, Bonneville International, CBS Radio, Citadel Broadcasting, Clear Channel Radio, Cumulus, Emmis Communications, Entercom, Greater Media and independent owner Jerry Lee with WBEB Philadelphia. For more information on HD digital radio, visit www.hdradio.com.
Scott Cianciulli / Nancy Zakhary
Brainerd Communicators, Inc.
for the HD Digital Radio Alliance
(212) 986-6667
cianciulli@braincomm.com
nancy@braincomm.com
Diane Warren
HD Digital Radio Alliance
(210) 832-3509
diane@hdradioalliance.com
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