Moody
Applying
Technology to
Your Business
Challenges
jācapps develops custom software applications including mobile apps, web applications, and other digital technologies
Big fm
Discover
and Define
We work with you to discover your business needs and define the project scope
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Design
and Plan
We combine skill and strategy to make sure your apps look great and are easy to use
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Develop
and Build
Our development teams bring your application to life
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Deploy
and Support
Once deployed, we continue to provide support for anything regarding your app
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moody
Applying Technology to Your Business Challenges

jācapps develops custom software applications including mobile apps, web applications, and other digital technologies

big fm
Discover and Define

We work with you to discover your business needs and define the project scope

town crier wire
Design and Plan

We combine skill and strategy to make sure your apps look great and are easy to use

michigan public
Develop and Build

Our development teams bring your application to life

podmn
Deploy and Support

Once deployed, we continue to provide support for anything regarding your app

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Our highly collaborative, four-step process results in outstanding custom apps. We discover, design, develop and deploy. We work with you to find the inspiration to move forward and to determine what your needs are. Because we are dedicated to your success, we keep a close eye on the apps once they’ve been launched for any potential problems and to help you navigate the inevitable new devices and software updates.

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Remembering Buzz Van Houten

By Fred Jacobs | July 11, 2025

Detroit radio lost one of its finest over the Fourth of July weekend. Buzz Van Houten didn’t host a hilarious morning show. Nor was he a world-famous PD. But everywhere he worked up and down the Motor City radio dial, he had a profound impact on his colleagues and many friends. He was one of those special people who brought soomething intangible and special to the stations who hired him. Today’s post is a tribute to Buzz, along with those who brought that “special sauce” to radio.

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Marsha Silva Is A Big Reason Why Broadcast Radio Needs To Tell Its Story

By Fred Jacobs | July 10, 2025

You hear the phrase a lot these days—”We have to control our own narrative.” That’s because anyone with a keyboard is a journalist, and the misinformation about the radio broadcasting has risen exponentially. The arrows are often pointing south for broadcast radio, and in today’s #TBt post, I talk about why this is and what the radio industry might do to turn those frowns upside down.

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Why Radio Should Take It Outside

By Fred Jacobs | July 9, 2025

Event marketing for radio organizations represents an ample opportunity to build revenue as well as local connections. It carries many upsides, for both audiences and advertisers. But radio broadcasters need to understand what they’re getting into.

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Why AI Can Never Replace Radio

By Fred Jacobs | July 8, 2025

As a society and in the media business, we continue to grapple with AI. How will it be used, can it augment existing skillsets, and how do consumers feel about its use? Today in JacoBLOG, some questionable AI applications you might be facing sooner…or later.

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For Radio Listening, Do Vibes Now Overshadow Locations?

By Fred Jacobs | July 7, 2025

The phrase “Location, location, location” isn’t just the mantra for real estate agents. It has long been a guiding star for radio programmers, seeking to align their content with where listeners are and what they’re doing throughout the day—and week. But now we’re seeing prescient media brands embrace vibe—the mood, attitude, and frame of mind of the listener. Today’s post talks about what that looks and sounds like.

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There’s No OY In TEAM

By Fred Jacobs | July 18, 2025

As the radio industry is buffeted by financial pressure and unprecedented disruption, it becomes even more incumbent on management to focus on the productivity of station and company teams. The health and welfare of team members under these challenging circumstances become even more important as employees are asked to wear more “hats” and take on additional responsibilities. Today’s blog post contains practical ideas to help keep radio teams upbeat and positive, and mission focused even during tough and unpredictable times.

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Will Classic Rockers Age Gracefully? (And Why You Shouldn’t Care)

By Fred Jacobs | July 17, 2025

A CNN story about “the twilight of Classic Rock” got a lot of you revved up this past weekend. Chill. Classic Rock’s not going anywhere. Take it from me.

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There’s No OY In TEAM

July 18, 2025

As the radio industry is buffeted by financial pressure and unprecedented disruption, it becomes even more incumbent on management to focus on the productivity of station and company teams. The health and welfare of team members under these challenging circumstances become even more important as employees are asked to wear more “hats” and take on additional responsibilities. Today’s blog post contains practical ideas to help keep radio teams upbeat and positive, and mission focused even during tough and unpredictable times.

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Will Classic Rockers Age Gracefully? (And Why You Shouldn’t Care)

July 17, 2025

A CNN story about “the twilight of Classic Rock” got a lot of you revved up this past weekend. Chill. Classic Rock’s not going anywhere. Take it from me.

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Is It Time For A Radio ROAD TRIP?!

July 16, 2025

So, what’s on your docket for the rest of the summer? If you’re like more than 80% of Americans, there’s a road trip in your future—hopefully, one where the radio’s on. And that’s part of the thinking behind a clever new innovation you likely haven’t hear about. The “Internet Road Trip Game” combines the best of everything: road tripping, geographic points of interest, the power of an Internet community, interactivity, and of course, radio listening along your virtual journey. So buckle your imaginary seat belt and let’s go for a ride.

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