THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS LIMITED SMMT, the ‘S’ symbol and the ‘Driving the motor industry’ brandline are trademarks of SMMT Ltd DIGITAL RADIO SWITCHOVER – ONE YEAR ON Bob Davis, Digital Radio Co-ordinator, SMMT Lee Harris, Managing Director, Open Automotive 22 September 2011
THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS LIMITEDPAGE 2 During presentations (10.30am – 11am) everyone will be muted so that only the presenters will be heard. There will be a Q&A session straight after presentations (approx 11am). Click on the hand symbol to show that you have a question. If you are experiencing any technical problems please call
PAGE 3THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS LIMITED CONTENTS Action Plan framework In-vehicle progress Technology & Equipment Group Market Preparation Group Others Members’ views
THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS LIMITEDPAGE 4 ACTION PLAN FRAMEWORK In- Vehicle Sub- Group Domestic Radio Sub- Group
THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS LIMITEDPAGE 5 ACTION PLAN FRAMEWORK IN-VEHICLE SUB-GROUP Traffic and Travel ServicesQ Minimum SpecificationQ Antenna/Receiver SensitivityQ Market MonitoringQ Approved InstallationQ (Q4 2011) Consumer AdviceQ1 2013
THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS LIMITEDPAGE 6 IN-VEHICLE PROGRESS Car market analysis developed Traffic and Travel Services report Minimum specification agreed Digital Radio Certification Mark
THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS LIMITEDPAGE 7 IN-VEHICLE RELATED WORK IN PROGRESS Certification process for OE radios Test regime for aftermarket receivers Implementation guidelines for broadcasters Antenna specification Installers qualification Installation businesses’ accreditation scheme
THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS LIMITEDPAGE 8 TECHNOLOGY & EQUIPMENT GROUP Domestic radio minimum specification DAB+
THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS LIMITEDPAGE 9 MARKET PREPARATION GROUP Develop and co-ordinate strategy to raise public and industry awareness and understanding of digital radio and a subsequent Digital Radio Switchover Developing a consumer proposition Communicating the advantages of the Certification Mark
THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS LIMITEDPAGE 10 DIGITAL RADIO CERTIFICATION MARK For products and services which will see consumers through the switchover period Automotive industry wants early introduction DCMS working towards late – 2012 launch
THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS LIMITEDPAGE 11 DIGITAL RADIO CERTIFICATION MARK Decide the application process Agree products and services to be covered Agree appropriate test and enforcement procedures Decide how to promote the Mark Decide who will pay for promotional activity LAUNCH PROCESS
THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS LIMITEDPAGE 12 OTHER ACTION PLAN CONTACTS BBC listener research transmitter coverage transmitter roll-out CEG Digital Radio Committee Ofcom research
THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS LIMITEDPAGE 13 MEMBERS’ VIEWS Progress to date What’s needed in the next 12 months from Government Broadcasters:coverage content What do members need from SMMT?
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