Resources
We've gathered together a range of relevant resources including research, articles and commentary.
Radio and the car: An inseparable duo
New research from WorldDAB, in partnership with Fifty5Blue, highlights radio’s continued dominance in the in-car audio experience. Even as connected vehicles expand choice, radio remains the most used and trusted source, valued for its simplicity, reliability and ease of access.
Metadata Manifesto: practical guidance for broadcasters in connected cars
Radio Ready has published the Metadata Manifesto, a practical guide designed to support broadcasters in shaping how radio is presented in connected car environments.
WorldDAB brings together a wide range of highly relevant technical guidance
WorldDAB, with the involvement of members across several markets and industry segments including auto manufacturers and Tier one suppliers, has produced a range of highly relevant technical guidance.
Sibyle Veil, CEO of Radio France, reflects on the vital role of radio.
In a blog post for the EBU, Sibyle Veil, CEO of Radio France, reflects on the vital role of radio and argues that safeguarding radio is essential for democracy, security, and public safety.
Connected cars and devices: the EBU introduces and contextualises Radio Ready.
This report from the EBU provides a concise but comprehensive overview of how and why Radio Ready was established.
Cilla Benkö: 'Radio must remain at the heart of the connected car.'
Director General and CEO of Sveriges Radio Cilla Benkö examines how the complexity of newer cars is threatening radio's convenience.
In-Car Listening: A Round-Up of the Key Research
WorldDAB provides a handy summary of two major consumer research studies - Dashboard Dialogue plus the Car Buyer's Survey - undertaken by Edison Research in 2021 and 2023.