Moody
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
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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what can we help with

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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Flush ‘Em Or Fix ‘Em? What Should Radio Do About Its Aging Brands?

By Fred Jacobs | April 9, 2025

Over the past week, the two big stories in radio have been the NAB and the Trump Tariffs. But a major format change in the Twin Cities has sparked lots of conversations, and today, I joined the fray.

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Radio: It’s Time To Stop Playing Small Ball

By Fred Jacobs | April 8, 2025

There is no bigger radio conference in the world than the NAB convention, happening this week in Las Vegas. What are broadcasters talking about? Where are the speed bumps? Where are the solutions? It all starts with conversations. And let’s hope radio is thinking BIG and talking about the right stuff.

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Why AM/FM Radio Will Never Die

By Fred Jacobs | April 7, 2025

It’s NAB week for broadcasters, the annual industry gathering in Las Vegas. And it is coinciding with economic uncertainty, highlighted by plummeting stock prices and much hand-wringing. This isn’t the first time radio’s signature conference happened concurrently with an economic meltdown. If you remember the Radio Show in Austin in 2008, this year could be déjà vu all over again. And you know what? We got through that one, too. Here’s the story.

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Spotify’s AI Just Made It Easier for Local Businesses to Skip Radio

By Fred Jacobs | April 4, 2025

Spotify fired a massive shot across radio’s bow this week with the launch of powerful new tools that make it ridiculously easy for small businesses to run…

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Can Radio Win “The Last Touch/First Touch Challenge?”

By Fred Jacobs | April 4, 2025

The battle for dashboard primacy just got more heated. That new Quu report has a key takeaway—the “last touch/first touch challenge” in cars should generate strategic conversations in every radio company, big and small. Today’s blog post breaks it all down, and leaves you with some important action items. I hope you’ll take some time today or over the weekend to read it over and give it a think.

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Flush ‘Em Or Fix ‘Em? What Should Radio Do About Its Aging Brands?

By Fred Jacobs | April 9, 2025

Over the past week, the two big stories in radio have been the NAB and the Trump Tariffs. But a major format change in the Twin Cities has sparked lots of conversations, and today, I joined the fray.

Read More

Radio: It’s Time To Stop Playing Small Ball

By Fred Jacobs | April 8, 2025

There is no bigger radio conference in the world than the NAB convention, happening this week in Las Vegas. What are broadcasters talking about? Where are the speed bumps? Where are the solutions? It all starts with conversations. And let’s hope radio is thinking BIG and talking about the right stuff.

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our blog

The Vibe At Morning Show Boot Camp

August 13, 2024

Last week, it was the return of Morning Show Boot Camp in beautiful San Diego. It was not only especially well-attended, the atmosphere was electric. At a time when many in the radio industry look dog-faced and fatigued, the spirit at Boot Camp is upbeat and passionate. Here’s the story.

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Keeping The Music Alive

August 12, 2024

Last week was a sadly monumental one for music fans. Aerosmith announced the end of their touring career due to persistent health problems suffered by lead singer Steven Tyler. And the last remaining original member of the Four Tops, Duke Fakir, passed away. But as we’ve learned from Classic Rock artists, it ain’t over until….well, you know. Today’s blog best looks at the newest music extension efforts, thanks to technology, innovation, and pluck. Let’s rock.

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Note To Radio: You Can’t Beat Free

August 9, 2024

It’s not just radio. Pretty much every media brand has taken a hit this year, often leading to layoffs or worse. Many are now experimenting with variations on the subscriber model, including ad-supported free content. Wait…what? Isn’t that what broadcast radio has been for the last 100 or so years?

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