BINGHAM FARMS – Mobile application
developer jācapps has announced a new initiative – App Everywhere. The
program works on a growing array of new devices – including Apple Watch, Google
Chromecast, smart TVs, and in-car dashboards to provide radio brands with the
ability to connect with listeners wherever they are and whenever they want.
“We saw the growing trend at Consumer Electronics Show this past January –
it is essential that radio stations make it easier for consumers to connect
with their content throughout the digital ecosystem,” Jacobs Media CEO
Fred Jacobs commented. “Consumers aren’t buying radios, but they are
purchasing smart TV, smartwatches, and other gadgets driven by apps. The
radio industry needs to be there, too.”
jācapps is now developing apps for these new platforms, and will produce Apple
Watch applications for an early fall release to coincide with Apple’s WatchOS2
update. As other platforms gain penetration, jācapps will continue to lead the
radio industry in mobile app development.
The company launched 100 days after Apple opened its App Store, and has now
developed more than 950 apps on both the iOS and Android platforms.
“These new devices provide radio with an opportunity to maintain and grow
its already amazing reach,” jācapps COO Bob Kernen said.
“While the smartphone has revolutionized our lives, we are focused on
developing apps in cars, on wrists, and in living rooms. Our experience
as the House Developer for Ford has demonstrated the power of distribution, and
this expansion is just the beginning.”
“We think it is important for our clients’ content to be where the
audiences are,” said Jacobs, “And that’s what App Everywhere is
all about.”
jācapps develops mobile applications for radio, and has
developed apps for Entercom, Greater Media, Bonneville, Scripps, Emmis, and a
wide variety of public radio and Christian radio stations in North America and
throughout the world. A recent partnership with Radio Express will make
jācapps apps available in Africa and Latin America.
For more information, contact Bob Kernen at [email protected] or at (248) 353-9030.
