Android Apps

jacAPPS Announces Radio Apps For Android

jacAPPS, the smartphone application division of Jacobs Media, announces today that it has completed development of a radio application for the Android platform. Android - created by Google - is showing signs of rapid consumer acceptance and appears to be the second option for smartphone applications behind the Apple platform.

"Our smartphone application division continues to expand at a rapid pace," says Jacobs Media President Fred Jacobs. "We've conquered the iPhone space, with 140 apps in the store and more than two million downloads. The secret behind our success is that we create customized applications that draw upon our decades of experience in radio as consultants and researchers. We don't approach apps as a templated process. With Android, we will continue to custom design radio and personality branded apps for this hot new platform."

The jacAPPS Android application for radio will contain the same unique functions as the company's iPhone apps - the alarm clock, station-controlled revenue generation and messaging, embedded web browser, background play, social network connectivity, and much more. Additionally, jacAPPS continues to develop customized functionality based on client needs and marketing goals, including video, streaming news, on demand assets, and more -- all of which will be now be available on the Android platform.

ABOUT JACOBS MEDIA and JACAPPS

Jacobs Media is the largest radio consulting firm in the United States specializing in Rock formats. The company, formed in 1983 by Fred Jacobs, created the Classic Rock format, and has been a leading force in Alternative and Mainstream Rock. Currently, Jacobs Media's services are used by nearly every major broadcasting company, including CBS, Entercom, Cox, Greater Media, Citadel, Journal, and others. Jacobs Media has also provided research and consulting services to The Corporation For Public Broadcasting, National Public Radio, Public Radio International, and public radio stations across the country. Learn more at www.jacobsmedia.com.

jacAPPS was formed in late 2008. The company recognized the coming explosion of smartphone applications, and set out to become a leading strategic developer. To date, jacAPPS has created over 140 applications for commercial, public, and Christian radio stations, personalites, events and festivals, and books for major brands like WEEI, public radio's "Car Talk," C-SPAN Radio, Dennis Miller, "Loveline With Dr. Drew Pinsky," WRIF, The Ravinia Festival, The Detroit International Jazz Festival, and more. Learn more at www.jacAPPS.com.

For more information, contact Paul Jacobs at (248) 353-9030 or by email at pauljacobs@jacobsmedia.com.