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Fred and Paul Jacobs to Receive National Radio Award

August 17, 2022

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced the 2022 National Radio Award will be presented to research and consulting experts Fred and Paul Jacobs. The award will be presented at NAB Show New York during the Marconi Radio Awards on October 19. This marks the first time the award has been given to two people. “Radio…

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WDIY Receives Outstanding Use of Digital Media Award at 2022 PAB Broadcasting Awards

February 24, 2022

Our client, WDIY 88.1 FM, was honored with five awards at the 2022 Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Excellence in Broadcasting Awards. Awards were presented for their diverse feature stories and program series, but WDIY also received the Outstanding Use of Digital Media award for the excellent use of their mobile app. About WDIY Located in…

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Mobile Apps Reach Everywhere

June 18, 2019

The most difficult challenge for radio stations is to be able to reach their listeners’ whenever and wherever they are. It can be even more difficult when stations are in smaller communities where signals can be tricky. But, no need to worry, we have the solution that can help your radio station achieve its optimal…

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Push Messaging: After you hit send

May 31, 2019

Once you have created the push messages and sent them out, it is important to remember that the process doesn’t stop there! There are some key elements you want to track to help you create more effective push notifications in the future. Here are the key metrics to track:   Opt-ins Watch for the changes…

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Event Announcement: Catholic Media Conference

May 29, 2019

We are excited to announce that we will be attending and presenting at the Catholic Media Conference in St. Petersburg, Florida June 18th – 21st. The Catholic Media Conference is one of the top religious radio conferences of the year… you won’t want to miss it! This Catholic Media Conference offers: Networking with the leading…

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Push Messaging: How they work and how to use them

April 23, 2019

Push messaging, also known as push notifications are one of the strongest tools to engage listeners. Before we get into the “hows” of push messages, let’s cover what a push message is exactly. Push messages are messages from an app publisher that are “pushed” directly to the user’s notification tray on their mobile device. Therefore,…

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3 Reasons Why Radio Stations Should Have an Alexa Skill

April 10, 2019

Smart speakers give radio the chance to bring back in-home listening. Listeners can now engage with their favorite radio stations by just using their voice to ask Alexa to play their favorite radio station in their bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchen, etc. Here are 3 reasons why radio stations should have an Alexa skill:  …

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Push Notifications 101: Webinar Recap

April 2, 2019

Recently, jācapps COO Bob Kernen presented a webinar about push notification and how  they create powerful engagement with radio listeners.  Like any aspect of a mobile app, function needs to support a larger strategy.  Push notifications are exactly that – they empower a radio station to connect directly with the audience to drive engagement as…

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New Comedy App Announcement: The Bob & Tom Show

February 26, 2019

Laugh Your App Off With New Comedy App for “The BOB & TOM Show”, Bringing the Funny to Your Fingertips INDIANAPOLIS, IN, February 26, 2019 — The BOB & TOM Show , a favorite of millions and one of the longest-running and highest-rated radio programs in America, announces the launch of its new comedy app, created by…

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