July 16, 2014
Example XAPP Ad

Making XAPP Ads Easy for Advertisers to Use – Scalability Part 2

Last week, we talked about how XAPP Ads were developed to ensure consumer scalability. That boiled down to making the user experience so simple that consumers could successfully interact with an ad the first time. From an advertiser standpoint, we wanted to deliver a similar outcome. Radio ads today are simple and inexpensive to make. XAPP Ads are too. There is no new programming platform for agencies to learn, XAPP Ads are created just like traditional radio ads.
June 23, 2014
Mark Ramsey Pat Higbie Interview

Mark Ramsey: A New Tool to Make Audio Advertising Interactive

Veteran media strategist Mark Ramsey is well known in the audio world. He has worked with companies ranging from Apple and Pandora to Clear Channel and CBS. Mark recently connected with XAPP CEO Pat Higbie over Skype to conduct a 15-minute video interview.
June 19, 2014
Business Insider Reports on XAPPmedia

Business Insider on XAPPmedia: “[They’ve] invented a new type of mobile ad that’s so intuitive …”

From Business Insider, June 2014: "[XAPPmedia's] product allows listeners to talk back to radio ads when they come up on ... mobile apps. It uses an iPhone or Android device's microphone to let users actively participate in the ads, rather than passively listen — or tune them out."
June 4, 2014
Consumer Placing Phone Call

Phone Call Renaissance: Why Advertisers Want Calls

Some people think we are entering a post-telephone world. While there may be a lot of activity online, the phone call still reigns supreme for many marketers. Why do advertisers want phone calls? Phone calls are leads that deliver the highest conversion rates. It’s simple math.
April 17, 2014

The XAPP Mobile Experience – See How it Works [VIDEO]

Smartphones have redefined the definition of "mobile." When listening to audio content, consumers want convenience. XAPP’s interactive audio platform enables consumers to use their voice when they want to take action on an advertisement. Watch the video below to see how XAPP Ads fit into the user experience.
April 3, 2014
SEND COUPON XAPP Ad

XAPP Ads – listen before you speak

“People just get it,” was my introduction to XAPP Ads by CTO and Co-Founder John Kelvie. He added, “and they immediately see the potential.” My first conversation with an audio publisher confirmed this. After a one-sentence explanation he said without hesitation, “That’s fantastic. When can I start using it?”
March 31, 2014

Connecting Consumers with Brands through Interactive Audio Advertising

What if you could interact with an offer simply by speaking? This would create more convenience for consumers and introduce an entirely new way to connect them instantly with advertised offers.