HD Radio™ Technology Debuts In Romania

Baia Mare, Romania – 27 October 2008 – iBiquity Digital Corporation, the developer of digital HD Radio™ technology for AM and FM audio and data broadcasting, the European HD Radio Alliance (EHDRA) and 2M Prima Telecom, a leading Romanian engineering firm, announced today that the first demonstration of the digital HD Radio system occurred on October 23 and 24 in Baia Mare, Romania.

The HD Radio signal was broadcast from FM station “Radio Impact” 96.9MHz which offered its main station in digital as well as two multicast digital channels. Approximately 100 broadcast industry leaders from Romania and neighboring countries attended the forum, conducted by the three entities to bring Romanian broadcasters and government officials up-to-date on the HD Radio system, the in-band, on-channel digital AM/FM broadcasting technology that is gaining momentum around the world. Both transmission equipment and receivers were demonstrated.

Presenters included Wendell Longergan from transmission equipment manufacturer Nautel; Markus Ruoss co-owner and technical director of Sunshine Radio Sweden and EHDRA General Secretary; Hal Kneller from iBiquity Digital; Andriy Karpiy General Director of First Ukrainian Radio Group and EHDRA’s Vice Chairman; and Joze Caf , Director Elti D.o.o. Slovenia.

George Pletea of 2M Prima Telecom commented, “We were pleased with the enthusiastic response to our HD Radio presentation. This is a first step here in Romania. We look forward to future tests and, hopefully, implementation of this digital technology which will allow broadcasters to elegantly upgrade from analog to digital without disruption of their current analog services. It’s time to upgrade, and with a little help from the authorities, we are prepared to do that.”

HD Radio technology offers AM and FM radio broadcasters and listeners worldwide a seamless solution for a digital transition. By utilizing existing channel allocations and broadcast infrastructure, the technology offers an affordable transition for broadcasters, an efficient solution for regulators and maintains existing analog services while listeners upgrade to digital receivers. In addition to the superior audio quality and reliability it brings existing broadcaster services, HD Radio technology enables additional audio and data services that will keep AM and FM radio vital now and in the future.

The ITU (International Telecommunications Union) recognized HD Radio technology as Digital System C (Recommendation ITU-R BS.1114) and the AM HD Radio system as IBOC DSB system below 30 MHz (Recommendation ITU-R BS.1514), giving world-wide credibility to these systems from a regulatory standpoint. In the U.S., where there are already over 1,800 HD Radio stations on the air, the HD Radio system is the only technology approved by the Federal Communications Commission for digital AM and FM broadcasting. HD Radio adoption continues to grow worldwide. Systems are operating in more than 10 countries and over 50 stations around the globe.

About iBiquity Digital

iBiquity Digital Corporation is the developer of the digital HD Radio™ system, which is fueling the digital radio revolution in the United States and around the world. 1,800 HD Radio AM and FM stations are on the air in the United States, with over 900 new HD2/HD3 multicast channels. HD Radio technology allows stations to broadcast digital signals in tandem with their analog signals, providing broadcasters with a platform to offer crystal-clear, CD-quality sound and scrolling text and graphics; as well as multiple channels of programming on the same FM frequency (multicasting) and advanced services such as traffic updates; content…all subscription free.

There are more than 80 HD Radio products for sale at over 14,000 stores and online. HD Radio technology has also made great inroads in the automotive sector with factory-installed options announced by BMW, Ford, Hyundai, Jaguar, Lincoln, Mercedes, MINI, Mercury, Scion, and Volvo. Beyond the U.S., commercial implementation of HD Radio technology is gaining momentum around the world.

HD Radio technology is the only digital broadcast system approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for AM and FM radio in the United States. iBiquity owns more than 100 related U.S. patents for its technology. iBiquity is also pursuing international opportunities. Brazil, Mexico and The Philippines have gained commercial implementation. Testing and demonstrations of the system are also underway in Canada, China, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Germany, Indonesia, Jamaica, New Zealand, Poland, Switzerland, Thailand, and Ukraine, among other countries around the world.

iBiquity Digital's investors include 15 of the nation's top radio broadcasters, including ABC, Clear Channel and CBS Radio; leading financial institutions, such as Grotech Capital Group, J.P. Morgan Partners, New Venture Partners, FirstMark Capital and Flatiron Partners; and strategic partners Intel Capital, Ford Motor Company, and Harris. Founded in 2000, iBiquity Digital is a privately held company with operations in Columbia, MD, Detroit, MI, and Basking Ridge, NJ. For more information, please visit http://www.hdradio.com and http://www.ibiquity.com.

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iBiquity Digital Corp.

443-539-4345

stearn@ibiquity.com

Note to editors: “HD Radio™” and the HD Radio logo are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The “HD” in HD Radio™ is part of iBiquity Digital’s brand name for its advanced digital AM/FM system. It does not mean hybrid digital or high-definition digital; both of these are incorrect

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