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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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and Build
Our development teams bring your application to life
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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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DJs And Baristas: Can They Save Their Companies?

By Fred Jacobs | May 2, 2025

It has already not been an easy year for American businesses. But it isn’t just the tariffs and other political issues. Many companies were struggling…

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Radio’s New Audience Equation: Z Over Y = Trouble

By Fred Jacobs | May 1, 2025

Don’t look now, but that 800-pound gorilla in most radio station conference rooms has put on some weight. Yes, it’s none other than Gen Z, now representing 20% of the U.S. population, carving out a core audience segment that defies marketers and content creators alike. In radio circles, they remain an afterthought. With each passing year, they gravitate even further away from AM/FM radio. Gen Z is in the crosshairs for today’s #TBT post.

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What Is It With Female Robot DJs?

By Fred Jacobs | April 30, 2025

Today, an update on AI DJ “AI Ashley” and a blockbuster expose about a robot DJ in Australia who fooled “her” audience for months.

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Why “Dance With Those Who Brung You” Should Be Radio’s Operating Philosophy In 2025

By Fred Jacobs | April 29, 2025

In yesterday’s post, it was all about a “superfans” strategy for entertainment brands. Today, we bring it home to radio and the value of a focus on “those who brung you to the dance.”

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The Exponential Value of Nurturing Radio Superfans

By Fred Jacobs | April 28, 2025

Across the World Wide Web, it has become more and more valuable to focus on core fans rather than a broader group of more casual users. And now a new research study amplifies the value of “superfans,” suggesting strategies to keep them satisfied. Think about the radio listeners who remain committed to radio, its stations, and its personalities. And for public and Christian radio, add in another layer: loyal fans who also donate. It’s a different model, it deserves thought, and that’s how we’ll start the new week.

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Memo To Radio: Apps Are F@#&ing Back!

By Fred Jacobs | September 8, 2025

When was the last time you actually thought about your station’s (or your company’s) mobile app strategy? How often do you research your mobile initiatives to make sure they’re aligned with your master strategy? Recently, ESPN redefined its entire mobile scheme, and with it, their content ecosystem. Paul and I did some homework on what it could mean for radio broadcasters. And that’s what today’s blog post is all about.

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Public Radio’s Path Forward

By Fred Jacobs | September 5, 2025

In Tuesday’s post, I outlined a rough schematic for how public radio could use its latest “bump” to carve out a path for the future. …

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Memo To Radio: Apps Are F@#&ing Back!

September 8, 2025

When was the last time you actually thought about your station’s (or your company’s) mobile app strategy? How often do you research your mobile initiatives to make sure they’re aligned with your master strategy? Recently, ESPN redefined its entire mobile scheme, and with it, their content ecosystem. Paul and I did some homework on what it could mean for radio broadcasters. And that’s what today’s blog post is all about.

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Public Radio’s Path Forward

September 5, 2025

In Tuesday’s post, I outlined a rough schematic for how public radio could use its latest “bump” to carve out a path for the future.  In today’s post, it’s put-up-so-shut-up time.  As we wrap up a short week, I’ll use…

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Public Radio’s Path Forward – Let’s Get Local

September 5, 2025

In Tuesday’s post, I outlined a rough schematic for how public radio could use its latest “Trump Bump” to carve out a path for the future. In today’s post, it’s put-up-or-shut-up time. As we wrap up a short week, this post will fill in some of the blanks and color in some solutions to remedy our nation’s beleaguered public radio stations:

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