The DRM Consortium Chair, Ruxandra Obreja, has contributed several very successful blogs featured in Radioworld and also in RedTech. Below is a complete list of the blogs. If you have any questions, please contact:
We Already Have a Good Shortwave Solution – Radio World – January 2024
In response to a call for inventing a hybrid type of shortwave, the DRM Consortium chairman argues that an excellent solution exists already, DRM. Ruxandra Obreja suggests that rather than invent flavours of the same analogue shortwave system, both the technical experts and the industry should implement the comprehensive DRM solution and focus on receivers.
DRM Is in Tune With Asia – Radio World – October 2023
“Big and populous countries like India, China, Indonesia and Pakistan still need a wide-range, cheap platform for news dissemination”
A new dawn for digital radio in Africa – July 2023
Read more on redtech.pro.
DRM Is Smart and on the Way Up – Radio World – May 2023
“It’s versatile, flexible and spectrum and energy efficient — so much more so than classic radio broadcast”
Saving Radio Through Digital – February 2023
DRM Chairman, Ruxandra Obreja, argues in an article published by RedTech, that the role and importance of digital radio, in particular DRM, might even surpass that of internet in many parts of the world.
Read more on redtech.pro.
DRM Sees “Good Progress” on Cars in India – Radio World – October 2022
A Radio World blog gives a wider context and more information on the recently held Car Infotainment Indian Forum organised by the DRM Consortium and NXP at the end of September.
Do you still need a radio receiver? – October 2022
In an article published by RedTech Ruxandra Obreja, DRM Chairman, tries to answer the question referencing some of the recent receiver solutions announced at IBC 2022.
Read more on redtech.pro.
Radio at the crossroads, again – June 2022
Ruxandra Obreja, DRM chairman, examines if the digital radio landscape has changed significantly in the post-Covid times. Read more.
Thoughts on Shortwave’s Heritage and Future – May 2022
In this guest commentary, DRM’s Ruxandra Obreja dives back in to the shortwave debate – RadioWorld. Read more.
DRM Is Part of the BBC World Service Story – May 2022
“The iconic broadcaster has been supportive of the standard for over 20 years” says DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja’s blog in RadioWorld. Read more.
Shortwave radio proves simple, powerful, and necessary – April 2022
Ruxandra Obreja, DRM chairman, looks at the recent boost of shortwave listening in her latest RedTech article. Read more.
Will electric cars help or hinder digital radio? – February 2022.
Ruxandra Obreja, DRM chairman, looks at whether the electric car will help or hinder digital radio’s development in the dash in her latest RedTech article. Read more.
DRM Radios Going Strong in Indian Cars – Radio World – November 2021
With in-car adoption of DRM at 28 percent, Obreja argues it’s time for India to look toward DRM for FM. Read more
Digital Radio and the Post-COVID Education Challenge – October 2021
DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja discusses how DRM digital radio, as a long-term solution could be used to help bridge the digital divide. Read more
Making Digital Radio Part of the New Multimedia Landscape? – September 2021.
Streaming and podcasting are booming, what does that mean for digital radio? “Making Digital Radio Part of the New Multimedia Landscape” is the topic of DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja’s article in Radio World. Read more.
TikTok — Who’s There? – June 2021.
“Tik Tok and Digital Radio’s Versatility” is the topic of DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja’s blog in redtech.pro. Read more.
DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja discusses in her latest blog in Radio World the great DRM features that makes the technology attractive for hybrid radio. Read more
Leveraging the Audio Boom With Digital Radio – April 2021.
“Will 2021 change the role of radio, often now rebranded as “audio” or “sounds,” and intertwined with podcasts?” is the topic of DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja’s blog in RedTech Tribe.
Digital Radio Between Perception and Reality– March 2021.
“Lately, radio has not been short of celebrations and praise” is the topic of DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja’s blog in RedTech Tribe.
DRM for Distance Learning– February 2021. In celebration of World Radio Day 2021 Digital Radio Mondiale launches education tool effort – Read more in Radio World. If you have any questions, please contact: projectoffice@drm.org.
Digital Radio Mondiale in Focus in India: January 2021
“Activities include FM, education and receiver penetration” is the topic of DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja’s blog in RadioWorld.
DRM Looks Beyond COVID: December 2020
“Despite or because of the pandemic, radio has proven once again its resilience by consolidating its place in its 100th anniversary year” is the topic of DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja’s blog in Red Tech Tribe.
Does Emergency Warning Really Work on DRM?: November 2020
“The chair of DRM says Indonesia has just demonstrated that it does” is the topic of DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja’s blog in RadioWorld.
Digital Radio – The Time to Plan Ahead is Now: October 2020
“If COVID-19 has reset many parameters and changed our lives, some of the old assumptions have stayed strong is the topic of DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja’s blog in Red Tech Tribe.
Who’s Afraid of DRM?: October 2020
“DRM for mediumwave has been tested and documented for two decades” is the topic of DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja’s blog in RadioWorld
Digital AM – Revitalization or Annihilation?: October 2020
“FCC should consider a choice” is the topic of DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja’s blog in RadioWorld
DRM Advanced Radio for All: September 2020
“Recent virtual event came with a crop of new developments — signaling significant progress;” is the topic of DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja’s blog in RadioWorld
Can Digital Radio Standards Still Coexist?: August 2020
“Standards have been around awhile, but radio digitization still has ground to cover;” is the topic of DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja’s blog in RadioWorld
Do We Need Community Radio?: May 2020
The coronavirus has had a contradictory impact on local stations; is the topic of DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja’s blog in RadioWorld
The Unexplored Benefits of Digital Radio: April 2020
The coronavirus crisis should alert us to the unexplored resources of digital radio; is the topic of DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja’s blog in RadioWorld
What is Replacing Shortwave?: March 2020
A joint effort is necessary to bring the digitisation of radio to a successful end; is the topic of DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja’s blog in RadioWorld
The Power of Digital Radio in Emergencies: January 2020
Don’t underestimate the potential of digital radio in times of crisis; is the topic of DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja’s blog in RadioWorld
Visual representation of digital radio implementation around the world can cause confusion unless properly represented; is the topic of DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja’s blog in RadioWorld
Solving the Medium-Wave Problem: October 2019
Is it still worth maintaining AM?; is the topic of DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja’s blog in RadioWorld
Is a Single Digital Radio Solution Possible?: August 2019
In search of the most efficient way to digitally cover a territory is the topic for DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja blog in RadioWorld
What’s Your Simulcasting Strategy?: May 2019
Broadcasting simultaneously in digital and analogue can either enhance or stifle your station is the topic for DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja blog in RadioWorld
Will 5G Be Part of the Broadcasting Future?: April 2019
The technology is on its way and could become complementary to digital broadcasting but not a replacement of it, is the topic for DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja blog in RadioWorld
Does Shortwave Have a Future?: February 2019
It plays an important role and can still go a long way, is the topic for DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja blog in RadioWorld
Who Is Driving Digitization?: December 2018
A joint effort is necessary to bring radio digitization to a successful end, the topic for DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja blog in RadioWorld
Who Is Driving Digitization?: December 2018
A joint effort is necessary to bring radio digitization to a successful end, the topic for DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja blog in RadioWorld
What’s Digital Radio’s Best Trait?: October 2018
In the digital era, radio’s unique qualities take the lead, the topic for DRM Chair,
Ruxandra Obreja blog in RadioWorld
Digital Radio: What’s your strategy? August 2018:
Strategy is the hot topic which DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja will be exploring in her blog for RadioWorld.
Digital Radio and The Role of Regulators: May 2018
What is the place of regulators in the world of broadcasting? This is the topic in DRM Chair, Ruxandra Obreja’s blog for RadioWorld
Can Digital Save Medium Wave? March 2018:
Does medium wave still have a place in the radio landscape?
What is Local Radio’s Digital Future? December 2017:
There are many options for local radio to go digital, but what is their future?
Convergence: Opportunity or Dead End? October 2017:
Convergence is examined to see if it’s a dead end or an opportunity.
Commercial Stations’ Digital Dilemma, August 2017:
The digital dilemma for commercial stations is explored.
When Digital Is More than Just Radio, May 2017:
The emergency warning functionality is examined.
Digital: Old Myths or New Realities? January 2017:
Considering the best ways for introducing digital broadcasting to guarantee growth and success.
Digital: Catch All or Step by Step? November 2016:
Exploring what is the best way to digitize radio.
Who Is Looking After the Little Guy? October 2016:
Who is really looking after the little guy?
Listeners Want Choice, Possibilities, August 2016:
Choice and possibilities are explored.
Radio’s Three Digital Radio Standards, March 2016:
Looking into the three digital radio standards.
