New HD2 multicast programming set for 22 more markets
The HD Digital Radio Alliance announced the second wave of local markets that will begin broadcasting HD2 multicast programming under the Alliance's format-selection program.
HD2 multicasts will now be available in 50 markets (including 42 of the top 50) - more than six months ahead of schedule. The number of new radio stations created under the initiative now tops 450.
Alliance members are readying individual HD2 channel launches in each market. Member broadcasters are responsible for programming each of their new multicast channels which are initially being offered commercial free. Additionally, all current analog signals will also be available as HD digital radio broadcasts (on HD1 channels) and no subscription is required.
In a continuation of the Alliance's objective to present fresh, unique and diverse programming on these new HD2 channels, even more formats have been created including Eclectic Chill-Out, Christian Contemporary, Café Jazz & Blues, Mash-Up and Outlaw Country.
"One of the most exciting things about HD Radio is the ability to offer innovative new content customized for each individual local market," said Peter Ferrara, President and CEO of the HD Digital Radio Alliance. "Unlike any other audio entertainment source, radio is all about serving the local community and these new HD2 channels will do just that."
The next 22 markets are:
Rank Location
15 Phoenix, AZ
16 Minneapolis, MN
17 San Diego, CA
18 Nassau-Suffolk, NY
19 St. Louis, MO
21 Tampa, FL
22 Denver, CO
23 Pittsburgh, PA
25 Cleveland, OH
26 Sacramento, CA
28 Riverside, CA
29 Kansas City MO-KS
30 San Antonio, TX
31 Salt Lake City, UT
32 Milwaukee, WI
34 Providence, RI
35 Columbus, OH
36 Charlotte, NC
37 Middlesex-Union-Somerset, NJ
38 Las Vegas, NV
39 Orlando, FL
40 Norfolk, VA
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