Transcript DAB+ business case and critical success factors

DAB+ business case and
critical success factors
Patrick Hannon
Poznan: 10th April 2014
Contents
1. Introduction to WorldDMB
2. Radio today
3. Business case
4. Critical success factors
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WorldDMB – who we are
• Not-for-profit membership organisation
• Developed DAB technical standards
• Promote digital radio (DAB / DAB+) around the
world
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Over 80 members from 22 countries
Broadcasters
Networks /
regulators
Technology
Devices /
equipment
Automotive
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We work with players across the radio ecosystem
Policy makers
and regulators
Broadcasters
Network
operators
Silicon
providers
Devices
Automotive
Retailers
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Contents
1. Introduction to WorldDMB
2. Radio today
3. Business case
4. Critical success factors
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For broadcasters, the competitive landscape is changing
Online music services
• Digital music services
• Smart devices
• Competition for FM
radio
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Younger audiences are listening less
Changes in youth per capita listening hours, 2006-101
-17%
-14%
-13%
USA
Italy
-9%
-7%
-7%
Germany
France
Spain
-27%
Sweden
UK
Note: (1) Definition of youth varies by market; e.g. Sweden (9-19s), UK (15-24s); US data 2006-08 & 2009-11
(new methodology in 2009). Source: EBU (Europe), Arbitron (US).
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In many markets, FM spectrum is full – difficult to innovate
• Overloaded airwaves
• No capacity for new
services
• Difficult to innovate
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A digital radio wave is moving across Europe
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Ireland
NL
UK
Bel
Germany
Poland
Czech
Slovakia
France
Switzerland
Austria
Hungary
Slovenia
Italy
Portugal
Spain
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Four core markets: UK, Norway, Denmark and Switzerland
Established
markets
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Ireland
NL
UK
Bel
Germany
Poland
Czech
Slovakia
France
Switzerland
Austria
Hungary
Slovenia
Italy
Portugal
Spain
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Followed by Germany (2011) and Netherlands (2013)
Established
markets
New
markets
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Ireland
NL
UK
Bel
Germany
Poland
Czech
Slovakia
France
Switzerland
Austria
Hungary
Slovenia
Italy
Portugal
Spain
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Several potential markets
Established
markets
New
markets
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Ireland
NL
UK
Bel
Germany
Poland
Czech
Slovakia
France
Switzerland
Austria
Hungary
Potential
markets
Slovenia
Italy
Portugal
Spain
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Poland: first services on air
Established
markets
New
markets
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Ireland
Poland?
NL
UK
Bel
Germany
Poland
Czech
Slovakia
France
Switzerland
Austria
Hungary
Potential
markets
Slovenia
Italy
Portugal
Spain
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DAB+ distribution costs about 10% of FM for a single service
Annual cost of transmission1, $k
FM
DAB+
1645
-92%
925
-89%
385
-82%
68
98
Owned site
Regional site
128
Metro site
Source: Harris Broadcast
Note: (1) Opex costs; on DAB+, assumes 18 services on multiplex
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DAB / DAB+ radios now mass market
Prices
from $29
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Digital radios now consume 20% less power than FM devices
Power consumption of in-use devices, W
20% lower
4.69
3.75
FM radio
DAB radio
Source: DCMS / Intertek Technical Report, March 2013
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Automotive brands offering DAB – increasingly as standard
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Contents
1. Introduction to WorldDMB
2. Radio today
3. Business case
4. Critical success factors
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How can digital radio build value for broadcasters?
Innovation
1
2
Increase
audiences
Increase
revenues
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How can digital radio build value for broadcasters?
Innovation
1
2
Increase
audiences
Increase
revenues
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Benefits for listeners
Benefits of
DAB / DAB+
Sound quality
Choice
Additional
features
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Sound quality and choice are top two benefits
UK, % benefits of digital radio
65%
59%
35%
Sound quality Wider choice
Easy tuning
24%
23%
Text
information
Extra features
Source: Ofcom
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Specialist music services – for niche audiences
UK
Australia
Germany
Classic Rock
Unsigned bands
Electronic music
Decade
Country
Classical
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Specialist speech services – e.g. sports or archive
Sport
• Germany: live football
• Up to 5 matches
simultaneously
Science
• Germany: higher
education for younger
audiences
Drama & comedy
• UK: archive from the
BBC
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Strong brands – key to success
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Potential to extend geographic reach
Energy on FM
Energy on DAB+
Hamburg
Berlin
Rhein-Main
Nuremberg
Stuttgart
Munich
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Extend the brand portfolio
Analogue and digital
Digital-only services
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Absolute’s listening hours - up 95%
Weekly listening hours, m
Absolute Radio (core service)
Absolute digital-only services
25.3
+95%
22.8
18.8
15.8
13.0
1.7
11.3
Q4 09
10.2
13.0
7.6
6.4
9.5
11.2
12.6
12.3
Q4 10
Q4 11
Q4 12
Q4 13
Source: RAJAR
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Rebranding as “Radio 4 Extra” added 37% listening
Weekly listening hours, m
• Radio 7 (DAB), sister station to Radio 4 (FM)
• Rebranded as 4 Extra in 2011
9.2
5.8
6.7
+37%
6.7
9.2
Q1 10
Q3 10
Q1 11
Q3 11
Source: RAJAR
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How can digital radio build value for broadcasters?
Innovation
1
2
Increase
audiences
Increase
revenues
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Sponsorship opportunities – youth audiences
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Branded stations take sponsorship to new level
• Branded channels – aimed at
housewives target audience
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Pop up stations – for range of events
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Sponsorship opportunities – music tour & digital radio station
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Sponsorship opportunities – music tour & digital radio station
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Colour screen devices create new opportunities
Revo Pixis
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Colour images for additional information
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Hybrid radios with Bluetooth connectivity – from €59
John Lewis Spectrum Duo
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New song
• Hear new song on radio
• Hit button
- for info
- add to playlist
- share with friends
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Advertising
• Hear ad on radio / see
visual display
• Tag to interact
- access more
information
- register interest
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Contents
1. Introduction to WorldDMB
2. Radio today
3. Business case
4. Critical success factors
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Critical success factors
Policy and
regulation
Coverage
Content
Consumer
devices
Retailers
Cars
Consumers
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Policy and regulatory framework
Policy
• Clear vision and commitment to a digital future from
Government / regulators
Public
radio
• Success of digital radio depends on active support of major
broadcasters – needs to be funded
Private
radio
• Link between commitment to DAB+ and renewal of FM licences
• For digital services, reduce regulation (fewer restrictions)
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Coverage – work together to create cost-effective plan
Government
Network
providers
Regulator
• Start on major
population centres
• Define strategy for
major roads
Commercial
broadcasters
Public
broadcasters
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Digital content proposition must be stronger than FM
Sydney analogue services
Sydney digital services
17 services on AM and FM
Over 40 on DAB+
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Devices available from wide range of suppliers
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Marketing activities must be co-ordinated and sustained
• Consumer advertising encourages footfall and inspires
confidence in retailers
Consumer
marketing
Retail activity
• Retail (with the right product, point of sale and trained
sales people) delivers sales
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TV ads, heavy FM promotion and device give-aways
Source: BBC and Bayerische Rundfunk
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Devices available in-store
• Must have strong retail
support for DAB+ radio
• Devices on shelves
• Training for staff
• Post-code checker
• Repeaters
MediaMarkt, Berlin, March 2013
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Automotive – work with manufacturers to fit DAB+ as standard
• Educate local importers
and dealers
- consumer benefits
- coverage plans
- long term commitment
to DAB+
• Work with international
partners
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Key to success is collaboration
Policy makers
and regulators
Broadcasters
Network
operators
Devices
Retailers
Automotive Consumers
Industry
stakeholder
body
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Thank you
For further information, please contact:
www.worlddab.org
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In UK, 45% of new cars have DAB as standard
50%
Standard
Cost Option
45%
40%
35%
30%
22%
20%
10%
10%
4%
0%
Q1 10
Q4 10
Q1 12
Q1 13
Q1 14
Source: CAP/SMMT
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