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Digital Radio 'should be dazzling': industry tips for selling DAB

As awareness of digital radio in Australia grows, one industry figure has called on retailers to do more to highlight the benefits of digital radios as part of a stand-alone category in their stores.

Thu 09/05/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

Harvey Norman, Dick Smith and JB given credit for digital radio sales surge

A surge in DAB Digital Radio sales has been attributed to retailers embracing the technology and promoting receivers in the lead-up to major sales events last year.

Mon 25/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

Pure brings digital radio out of our dreams, and into our car

With the launch of the new Highway 300Di in-car digital radio from Pure, Australian distributor Pioneer is hoping to bring a bit of life to the digital radio category and change how Australian consumers listen.

Thu 05/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Digital radio goes gaga as more Australians buy up and tune in

Commercial Radio Australia has issued its latest report on the state of the digital radio industry in Australia, showing a huge boost in the number of people buying digital radios and tuning in.

Mon 02/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

DAB digital radio in the hands of luxury Lexus drivers

Lexus' new GS series has been today announced as the first luxury car range in Australia to roll off the line with DAB digital radio installed as standard.

Wed 01/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Digital radio a plus for retailers as sales figures jump

Digital radio sales recorded their biggest jump since Christmas 2010 over the last quarter, according to figures released today by Commercial Radio Australia.

Mon 14/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Pure launches its first portable DAB digital radio

Pure has released its first pocket DAB digital radio. Called Move 2500, this device also has analogue FM radio built in.

Tue 06/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Pure highlights internet connected radios at new product launch

Pure Australia's managing director Graeme Redman has introduced a new range of Pure digital radios at varying price points as well as revealing FlowSongs, a cloud based service to indentify and purchase songs on Flow internet connected products.

Fri 08/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Pure digital radios to unveil cloud based music service

Pure, who is distributed in Australia by Pioneer, will today launch a new cloud based music service as well as several new DAB products.

Thu 07/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Sangean announces new digital radio

The DCR-200 Digital Radio is the latest unique offering to join a stable of 15 'top performing' Sangean digital radios and is available now.

Thu 24/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Industry and Sony happy with digital radio growth, more work to do

Digital radio sales and listening is on the rise, with Commercial Radio Australia and Sony both overflowing with happiness improvements in sales and listeners.

Mon 21/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Pure launches One Flow portable digital radio

As commercial broadcasters begin to plan the introduction of digital radio into regional Australia, Pure has launched the One Flow, a portable internet connected digital radio at a competitive price point.

Thu 03/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Regional retailers to make opportunity of digital radio rollout

The outcome of a meeting of commercial radio broadcasters from across Australia could see a new category for regional retailers to invest in and market, sooner rather than later.

Thu 09/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Bush releases DAB micro system

Bush Australia has continued in its course to carve a considerable niche for itself in the DAB category with today's launch of a DAB CD Micro System.

Tue 21/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Pure sounds from Pioneer iPod docks

Pioneer will release two new iPod/iPhone audio solutions in July, with a range of features including Bluetooth audio streaming, internet radio and HDMI 1080p upscaling. Digital Radio partner Pure also previewed an update for one of its popular DAB models.

Fri 02/07/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

CRA takes digital radio to the road

Commercial Radio Australia will be hosting a series of workshops with leading automotive industry executives later in the week to help promote the advantages of DAB digital radio for the industry.

Mon 21/06/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Launch of digital radio exceeds expectations

Commercial Radio Australia has released the first official data relating to the launch of digital radio in Australia. According to the CRA, the new technology has exceeded initial expectations.

Mon 22/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Grundig enters the DAB micro system arena

Grundig recently announced the release of the new GMS558DABIP Touch Panel Micro, which is the company's first DAB micro system.

Thu 11/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Retailers and manufacturers meet to discuss digital radio

Late last week manufactures and retailers met with the radio industry to discuss the promotion of digital radio throughout 2010. New additions to the Broadcasters, Retailers and Manufacturers Digital Radio Advisory Group were also announced.

Mon 22/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

A Revo-lution in digital radio

Revo has just announced the arrival of its two latest DAB digital radio products for the 2010 season, IKON and DOMINO. Both products feature iPod and iPhone functionality, wireless streaming and internet radio capability.

Fri 05/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Is Sony set to regain dominance in the gaming sector?

At a launch event yesterday, Sony Computer Entertainment set down a serious challenge to its competitors by unveiling a host of new offerings. The PS3 Slim and PSP go were obvious standouts, but a little character called EyePet really stole the show.

Wed 16/09/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

Pioneer and Pure officially launch digital radio range

At an event held at Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art last night, Pioneer Electronics Australia officially announced its partnership with UK digital radio distributor Pure and launched a wide variety of its new DAB radio offerings.

Fri 29/05/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

Bush Australia welcomes competitors into the digital radio arena

Bush Australia's managing director, Daniel Todd, has responded to recent articles on Current.com.au about digital radio, and states that he welcomes competitors into the arena and the competition will help ensure the success of the technology.

Wed 22/04/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

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A Paragon of point of sale: Samsung's "huge investment" in retail

Samsung has big plans for retail this year, with a new point of sale concept rolling out into stores across Australia. Current sat down with Samsung's VP of consumer electronics to find out why the brand is investing so heavily in the last three feet.

Fri 24/05/2013 03:32:31 / Read More »

Tell us about your upcoming event!

After two years of embarrassing inactivity, we're starting to take our Events page seriously. Get in touch if you are organising or attending an event, conference or trade show of relevance to the industry.

Fri 24/05/2013 02:16:13 / Read More »

Pour some sugar in me: Drinking coffee the glam rock way

After nights spent slashing through mad guitar solos and defenestrating TVs in Las Vegas, every true rock star needs a pick me up in the morning. And UnderCurrent has just the thing to do the trick...

Fri 24/05/2013 11:02:01 / Read More »

A taste of Modena in Sydney: First look at the new Glem Gas showroom

Glem Gas has opened a sleek new showroom in Sydney, with plenty of space to showcase the 2013 Glem and Emilia appliance ranges, as well as a dedicated demonstration kitchen for getting hands on with the Italian products.

Fri 24/05/2013 10:26:07 / Read More »

The most out-there, unusual and eye-catching coffee machines at MICE

There's no better place to observe some unusual appliance designs that at a trade show. Here are our picks for the most eye-catching coffee machines from the Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE).

Fri 24/05/2013 09:58:12 / Read More »

Breville unveils world first Oracle manual automatic coffee machine

A machine that combines the customisable functionality of a solo traditional with the simplicity of an automatic: that was the goal of Breville's design team several years ago, and today it has been achieved with the unveiling of the Oracle.

Thu 23/05/2013 12:20:06 / Read More »
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Launch of LG Ultra HD and Curved OLED proves brand is 'category captain'

LG Electronics today unveiled its 2013 range of television products, including a Curved OLED TV, new Ultra HD models in smaller sizes at more affordable price points, and new LED LCD and plasma TVs.

Wed 01/05/2013 04:55:02 / Read More »

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A taste of Modena in Sydney: First look at the new Glem Gas showroom

Glem Gas has opened a sleek new showroom in Sydney, with plenty of space to showcase the 2013 Glem and Emilia appliance ranges, as well as a dedicated demonstration kitchen for getting hands on with the Italian products.

Fri 24/05/2013 10:26:07 / Read More »

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The best Mother's Day Personal Care gift ideas

Mother's Day presents a great opportunity to ramp up sales in the personal care category while also making sure there are plenty of satisfied gift recipients come 12 May 2013. Here are six of the best new personal care appliances.

Tue 30/04/2013 10:49:26 / Read More »

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Pour some sugar in me: Drinking coffee the glam rock way

After nights spent slashing through mad guitar solos and defenestrating TVs in Las Vegas, every true rock star needs a pick me up in the morning. And UnderCurrent has just the thing to do the trick...

Fri 24/05/2013 11:02:01 / Read More »

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Sunbeam turning beds into the Bahamas in radio spot

Sunbeam is electrifying the airwaves this week to promote its Sleep Perfect heated blanket range, buying media across the leading FM channels in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.

Tue 21/05/2013 09:37:29 / Read More »

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Top 10 Best Appliance Brands in Australia

Across the appliance spectrum, a number of brands stand out as having higher recognition, a better reputation, a greater share of voice and all the other abstractions that conflate to become brand equity. What brand will be #1?

Wed 22/05/2013 03:48:15 / Read More »

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What is the best appliance brand in Australia?

ASKO

Breville

De'Longhi/Kenwood/Braun

Dyson

Electrolux

Fisher & Paykel

Fujitsu General

Miele

Nespresso

Smeg

Other


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Myer's gastropodous growth continues, omnichannel still a focus

Department store Myer, a bedrock for the small appliance categories, has achieved its fourth straight quarter of comparable sales growth, registering a 0.4 per cent uptick for the third quarter of FY2013.

Wed 22/05/2013 11:53:34 / Read More »

Furniture the standout as Radio Rentals reports strong results

Thorn Group Limited, parent company of Radio Rentals, today announced its full year results, with the group reporting an 8 per cent increase in revenues, and healthy growth thanks to the furniture category and new Apple products.

Tue 21/05/2013 10:13:56 / Read More »

Harvey Norman to sell Lismore property, but building plans are 'halted'

Harvey Norman is selling its Lismore shopfront in a bid to find larger premises, but despite the retailer's strengths in property, Gerry Harvey said the company won't build a new store as its retail division has "come to a halt".

Mon 20/05/2013 01:22:39 / Read More »

Waitrose moves a step closer to Australian launch, John Lewis to follow?

Leading British supermarket chain Waitrose is making tentative plans to enter the Australian market, at least in some capacity, prompting speculation that department store John Lewis could be following.

Fri 17/05/2013 10:11:55 / Read More »