Bristol Digital Radio

Bristol Digital Radio is a Community Interest Company (CIC) that operates a digital radio multiplex, broadcasting a variety of radio stations across Central Bristol and parts of North East Somerset. The company serves community radio stations and other organizations by providing a platform to reach an audience of approximately 362,000 people. Operating in the digital radio market, Bristol Digital Radio generates revenue on a commercial basis, but reinvests all profits back into supporting community media in Bristol. The company was formed in 2019 to manage the Small Scale Digital Radio trial in the city and was awarded a permanent licence in 2020, officially starting operations on 1st December 2022. Bristol Digital Radio's business model focuses on leveraging digital radio technology (DAB) to offer high-quality broadcasting services, ensuring wide coverage and reliable transmission. The company primarily targets local community radio stations, providing them with the infrastructure needed to broadcast their content digitally.

Keywords: digital radio, multiplex operator, community media, Bristol, DAB technology, broadcasting, local radio, community interest company, revenue reinvestment, audience reach.