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Applying
Technology to
Your Business
Challenges
jācapps develops custom software applications including mobile apps, web applications, and other digital technologies
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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
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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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“Honey, would you please talk to Alexa?”

By Fred Jacobs | March 28, 2025

Since the advent of smart speakers, radio broadcasters have seen an opportunity to promote these devices as ways to listen to their stations at home and at work. But now, Amazon is changing their Alexa business model and it has implications on everyone in radio. Today’s blog post has the story about the transformation of Alexa and what it may mean to your station.

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On The Radio, It’s Always 5 O’Clock Somewhere

By Fred Jacobs | March 27, 2025

As we love to say on the radio, “Welcome to the weekend.” And if I know my readership, a number of you will be enjoying an adult beverage before too long. In fact, it may be one of those cool craft beverages. And the creativity of this hot category now extends to radio, and a beer named after our favorite platform – FM radio. Remember, it’s 5 o’clock somewhere.

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Radio: Still King Of The Car?

By Fred Jacobs | March 26, 2025

Yesterday’s post about Apple CarPlay triggered questions about the impact of technology on in-car AM/FM listening levels. I’ve got new Techsurvey 2025 data that may make you think twice about the research you see. I also have thoughts on what broadcasters can do to control their fate in the car. Just click “READ MORE.”

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The (Apple Car)Play’s The Thing

By Fred Jacobs | March 25, 2025

Radio people know the continuing story of the car dashboard has had a major impact on the way consumers listen to radio in the #1 listening location. But dashboards have gotten exponentially more complicated in the last decade, often confusing and frustrating drivers. General Motors has been the car company that has pushed the envelope hardest. And now a controversy revolving around Apple CarPlay threatens to complicate an already confusing listening environment. We’ve got this important study for you in today’s blog post.

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Radio And The Power Of First-Party Data

By Fred Jacobs | March 24, 2025

By now, we know the real truth – designing and creating successful digital content is hard, and the fail rate is high. But as our Techsurveys continue to show, there is one digital piece that is simpler, less expensive, and doesn’t require teams of employees: online newsletters. Today’s post shows not only why they’re already highly appealing to your audience but their extra-added bonus: first party data in the form of email addresses, a valuable asset for any radio brand. Let me walk you through it. Just click READ MORE.

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The Radio Experience: Keeping It Fun And Entertaining

By Fred Jacobs | June 11, 2024

Since the darkest days of COVID, consumers have been itching to get out, travel, and enjoy life with family and friends. And records are being set for leisure and recreational spending. It means there’s more competition for the entertainment buck as new, innovative and fun concepts spring up in cities and towns all over the country. In Las Vegas, it’s Sphere, but in other locales, consumers are throwing axes or playing elaborate rounds of mini-golf. In 2024, it’s all about the experience. And wouldn’t you know it, radio plays a larger role than you might think. What’s the coolest new entertainment concept you’ve experienced in the past year? I’ll be happy to show you mine. Just click READ MORE.

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Is It Time For Radio Broadcasters To “Thelma & Louise” Over The Demographic Cliff?

By Fred Jacobs | June 10, 2024

Radio’s not the only traditional media platform struggling in the revenue column of those harsh spreadsheets. In fact, network television has had a financial famine for some years now, due in large part to its aging demographics. But now a philosophical shift in marketing focus is spreading throughout the TV industry. Could it provide radio “cover” to make an attempt at the same strategy?

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“Honey, would you please talk to Alexa?”

March 28, 2025

Since the advent of smart speakers, radio broadcasters have seen an opportunity to promote these devices as ways to listen to their stations at home and at work. But now, Amazon is changing their Alexa business model and it has implications on everyone in radio. Today’s blog post has the story about the transformation of Alexa and what it may mean to your station.

Read More

On The Radio, It’s Always 5 O’Clock Somewhere

March 27, 2025

As we love to say on the radio, “Welcome to the weekend.” And if I know my readership, a number of you will be enjoying an adult beverage before too long. In fact, it may be one of those cool craft beverages. And the creativity of this hot category now extends to radio, and a beer named after our favorite platform – FM radio. Remember, it’s 5 o’clock somewhere.

Read More

Radio: Still King Of The Car?

March 26, 2025

Yesterday’s post about Apple CarPlay triggered questions about the impact of technology on in-car AM/FM listening levels. I’ve got new Techsurvey 2025 data that may make you think twice about the research you see. I also have thoughts on what broadcasters can do to control their fate in the car. Just click “READ MORE.”

Read More