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July 2008 From News
The mobile electronics buying group In Car Experts (ICE) has announced a “strategic marketing alliance” with iBiquity, makers of HD Radio, to offer products featuring the technology to its members. “ICE believes that HD Radio technology as a feature has tremendous headroom with the consumer,” ICE’s director of vendor relations, David Schwartz, said as part of the announcement. “ICE Members provide expertise on the sales floor which generally is not available at big box stores. Additionally, many industry suppliers are working closely with iBiquity, which is a big positive for ICE members.”
July 2008 From News
Coby Electronics is set to release an all-new range of HD Radio receivers nationwide this August. The new HRD-700 Portable HD Radio System and HDR-650 Component HD Radio Receiver will give users AM and FM HD Radio stations in any location without a subscription fee. “Our new receivers are the perfect way for consumers to get in on the HD Radio experience,” Coby Head of Marketing Mark Farish in a statement. “We’re excited to be among the very first manufacturers to enter into this fast-growing CE category and to introduce our signature feature-loaded products.” The new HDR-700 is the first-ever cordless HD Radio
July 2008 From News
iBiquity Digital Corp. announced Wednesday that its HD Radio receivers have broken the $100 barrier for the first time. The technology is now available below that price from Coby, iLuv, JVC, Pioneer, Radiosophy and Sony. Some of those companies, as well as Insignia and Jensen, also have HD Radio receivers in the $100-$200 range. “Having world-class device manufacturers throw their support behind HD Radio broadcasting, and bring devices of this outstanding quality to the retail market at such an affordable price is yet another signal of the mainstream interest in the technology,” iBiquity Digital president and CEO Bob Struble said as part
April 2008 From News
The HD Radio Alliance announced a shift in strategy this week, meant to be the next stage in the promotion of its technology. The group now plans to emphasize consumer adoption, after previously concentrating on on consumer awareness. “We closed 2007 with consumer awareness at unprecedented levels,” the group’s CEP, Peter Ferrara, said as part of the announcement, noting that the technology now boasts 77 percent awareness among those who listen to radio. “This year will see unparalleled numbers of receivers in cars and at retail.” The 77 percent figure comes from a survey conducted recently by Critical Mass Media. The
January 2008 From News
With 2007 passing without a decision on the merger of XM and Sirius Satellite Radio, those on the pro- and anti-merger sides are continuing to court endorsements. Now opposing the merger is one of technology’s competitors: iBiquity, the company behind HD Radio technology. According to the Web site Electronista.com, HD Radio is opposing the combination of XM and Sirius, unless they agree to one condition: to mandate that HD Radio receivers be included in boxes distributed by the combined company. The two satellite companies, at least so far, have shown no inclination to do so. iBiquity made the request, according to the
December 2007 From Product Reviews
HD Radio, the technology pioneered by Ibiquity Corp. as a replacement for traditional analog radio broadcasts, has started off a little slow in its attempt to win over the hearts and wallets of radio listeners. Satellite radio, from companies like XM and Sirius, have done much better, but have had a little head start. It’s easy to understand the attraction of satellite radio—good sound quality, great variety, and nearly no commercials. HD Radio’s benefits though can be a little harder to explain to people—better sound quality, some additional channels. But then there’s the Ah ha! Because HD Radio is free. Well, sort of. Up
September 2007 From News
It’s quite a big week for iBiquity Digital Corp.’s HD Radio. Earlier this week, it reached its 1,500th station, and Wednesday, iBiquity reached a deal with Ford Motor Company to make HD Radio available in most 2008 model cars. When the rock station WROV-FM in Roanoke, Va. added HD Radio, it became the 1,500th station nationwide to do so. WROV is one of 500 stations to add HD Radio in the last year. HD Radio, in addition to providing clearer and crisper sound, allows broadcast of multiple channels of programming. The deal between HD Radio and Ford means that HD Radio will
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