In yet another sign that commercial radio is getting pelted by all sides, check out what NPR is broadcasting tonight – a live web stream of the White Stripes concert from Columbia, Maryland.
In recent weeks, I’ve heard strong story coverage about The Rolling Stones’ new album on NPR news magazines, as well as other Rock-related bands. We keep saying that "content is king," but when you see NPR, AOL, and other "non-radio" media on our turf and in our shorts, it’s becoming more clear how commercial radio is struggling to stay relevant and fresh.
President & Founder at Jacobs Media
Fred Jacobs founded Jacobs Media in 1983, and quickly became known for the creation of the Classic Rock radio format.
Jacobs Media has consistently walked the walk in the digital space, providing insights and guidance through its well-read national Techsurveys.
In 2008, jacapps was launched - a mobile apps company that has designed and built more than 1,300 apps for both the Apple and Android platforms. In 2013, the DASH Conference was created - a mashup of radio and automotive, designed to foster better understanding of the "connected car" and its impact.
Along with providing the creative and intellectual direction for the company, Fred consults many of Jacobs Media's commercial and public radio clients, in addition to media brands looking to thrive in the rapidly changing tech environment.
Fred was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2018.
Jacobs Media has consistently walked the walk in the digital space, providing insights and guidance through its well-read national Techsurveys.
In 2008, jacapps was launched - a mobile apps company that has designed and built more than 1,300 apps for both the Apple and Android platforms. In 2013, the DASH Conference was created - a mashup of radio and automotive, designed to foster better understanding of the "connected car" and its impact.
Along with providing the creative and intellectual direction for the company, Fred consults many of Jacobs Media's commercial and public radio clients, in addition to media brands looking to thrive in the rapidly changing tech environment.
Fred was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2018.
Latest posts by Fred Jacobs (see all)
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It hit me, suddenly one day, that public radio was becoming a problem for commercial broadcasters. While on my way to lunch, we were playing Slowride. I knew I had eight minutes to punch around and see what my competitors were doing. I eventually got down to the public station, and they were playing Communication Breakdown. I was perplexed by this. Why was Led Zeppelin being aired on the station for Volvo-driving environmentalists? Led Zeppelin is one of the artists around whom my radio is built. The song ended and Terry Gross was interviewing Robert Plant. If I remember correctly she spent most of an hour with him. Maybe it means nothing more than he had something to promote (I think it was the DVD package); and they provided him with a platform…but it did not seem right to me. It still bugs me.