Associated Press, iBiquity Digital Agree to Jointly Test, Market AP News for AM & FM Digital Radio Datacasts.Business Editors SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 20, 2000 iBiquity Digital, the leading developer of digital AM and FM radio broadcast technology, and The Associated Press, the world's largest news organization, today announced plans to jointly test and market the digital compatibility of AP news content for radio broadcasters using iBiquity Digital's AM & FM digital radio technology. iBiquity Digital's AM & FM digital radio technology will enable radio broadcasters to send a digital signal, capable of delivering wireless data to receivers for a variety of new consumer applications, including in-vehicle, at-home and other non-traditional radio receivers, like personal digital assistants and smart phones. They will receive news, sports, business, weather, and entertainment information like that provided by AP. "The iBiquity team is thrilled to work with AP -- the world's leading content provider -- as we begin to revolutionize the way consumers experience AM and FM radio," said Robert J. Struble, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , iBiquity Digital. "Today's announcement signals that AP's legacy as a high quality content provider to thousands of AM and FM radio stations around the country will remain at the highest level through the digital radio age. We think the opportunities for broadcasters to expand their core business and benefit from delivering wireless data are enormous. Timely news is one of the wireless applications that consumers are demanding. With unparalleled experience in delivering news around the globe, AP is well positioned to assist its radio station members in the emerging wireless data delivery capabilities of digital radio." "Our number one priority is serving the needs of our members," said Thomas Callahan, general manager of AP's radio division. "We are on the cutting edge of state-of-the-art technologies and are constantly looking for new ways to enhance our members' products and services. Our agreement with iBiquity underscores our commitment to enable our members to meet the demands of the digital age." iBiquity Digital will highlight The Associated Press digital news content during demonstrations of its AM & FM digital radio broadcast technologies at two upcoming trade shows: NAB Radio Show in San Francisco, September 20-23 and Convergence 2000 in Detroit, October 16-18. About The Associated Press More than 1,000 U.S. media Web sites and 4,500 television and radio stations depend on AP's state-of-the-art information technology, text stories, audio, video, graphics, and photo services for their on-air and online products and services. AP offers coverage of news, sports, business news, political news, technology news, entertainment, weather and show prep. About iBiquity Digital iBiquity Digital (www.ibiquity.com) is a leading technology innovator working to develop and commercialize digital radio and audio compression technology solutions. It's AM and FM digital broadcast technology, iDAB(TM), will transform the terrestrial radio industry from being providers of audio-only analog to being providers of high quality digital audio and data services. PAC(TM) is a highly customizable audio compression technology currently being incorporated into wireless solutions, such as XM Satellite Radio's Satellite Digital Audio Radio System (SDARS SDARS Satellite Digital Audio Radio Services ). iBiquity Digital was formed from the merger of Lucent Digital Radio and USA Digital Radio. The company is privately held with operations in Columbia, MD and Warren, NJ. iBiquity Digital's investor group serves as a major source of guidance and support. The broad investor coalition will include 15 of the nation's largest radio broadcasters, and other prominent technology, media and investment companies: ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. 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