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Let’s Make A Deal
The rise of deal sites in our online world has been nothing short of amazing.  As of late last year,... [more]
Shrinkage
A recent story about changes at The Washington Post (that ran in The New York Times!) takes on the t... [more]
(L)in Search of Talent
In case you’ve somehow missed it, there’s an incredible story sweeping the NBA – and it’s not LeBron... [more]
The End of Attention Spans
Maybe you’ve heard about a new game that only daring smartphone owners have the nerve to play.  Call... [more]
O Sh#t!
Every programmer who has suffered through the challenges and heartache associated with being judged ... [more]

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Emergency Plan

Lori Lewis shares 5 key steps to building a functional, effective plan for your station during times of breaking news and crises.
Emergency Plan

1st Quarter

Cheat Sheet

We've whipped together a great outline to help you get the most promotional bang you can from the coming winter months   Check out the full list..
1st Quarter Cheat Sheet

March Bandness

Our "How To" Playbook

We don’t know of a stronger music stunt than March Bandness. It’s a pop-culture top-of-mind slam-dunk that gets bigger and better every year. Check out our playbook
March Bandess

the nation's leading rock radio consulting firm

When Rock radio innovates, Jacobs Media is there.  Fred Jacobs created the Classic Rock radio format on his kitchen table in 1983. Since then, Jacobs Media has grown to be American radio’s leading consultants - not just to Classic Rock stations - but to all Rock radio, Alternative radio, Public Radio, and brands that need to understand their specific consumer target. With a commitment to innovation and customized strategies, Jacobs Media keeps clients aware of new trends, using online polls, focus groups, and - now - as pioneers in modern ethnography, going beyond the numbers and observing real people in real life situations. Consulting. Research. Strategy. Jacobs Media.
Van Halen ReunionVan Halen Tour
Our VH A-to-Z and Cool ideas to own the the VH show in your town
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St. Patrick's Day 2009St. Patrick's Day
Get your green on with our updated St. Patrick's Day ideas & promotions.
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Zuckerberg By The NumbersZuckerberg By The Numbers
No matter what you think of Facebook as a personal or business connection tool, Zuckerberg’s approach to business might simply be a manifesto about how it will be done.
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jacAPPS celebrates 500 appsjacAPPS Celebrates 500 Apps
3 years... 11+ million downloads... 500 Apps!  Jacobs Media's jacAPPS has reached an incredible milestone in mobile application development – its 500th application release.
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