The synergy of commercial-free, Jack-FM, and a hit television show came together last weekend. It surrounded the debut of "24," Fox-TV’s addictive episodic drama, and its protagonist Jack Bauer.
On Sunday, when the show debuted, five Jack stations went commercial-free for 24 hours – a buzzworthy event that Fox gladly sponsored. And remember – this isn’t one of those synergistic events that a big multi-layered conglomerate like Viacom is pulling off. Instead, it’s the Fox Television Network teaming up with CBS Radio stations.
At a time when radio needs all the positive, big-time exposure it can get, this is a great example of thinking big, out of the box, and very "purple."
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.
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