The Conclave To Honor Industry Leader Paul Jacobs

The Conclave, which celebrates 44 years of educating radio broadcasters this year, announces that it will present the 2019 Rockwell Award to Paul Jacobs, President Jacobs Media & jacapps.

Jacobs will receive the Rockwell Award during The Conclave’s 44th Summer Learning Conference will be held on June 19th -21st, 2019, at its new location, Delta Hotels Minneapolis Northeast. Since 1989, The Conclave has presented The Rockwell Award – an annual lifetime achievement award to an individual of unquestioned accomplishment.

Paul Jacobs

Jacobs began his broadcasting career in radio sales in Detroit, at WNIC and WRIF. He then moved into station management in Dallas at KZEW, and back in Detroit at WDFX prior to joining his brothers Fred and Bill at Jacobs Media, the premier consulting and research company. Since 1991, Jacobs has helped steer the company as it has become a significant influencer in the radio business in the areas of digital transformation, the connected car, mobile, and more.

In 2008, Jacobs became the President of jacapps, which today is the largest developer of mobile applications for the radio industry, with over 1,200 apps developed. He is a featured speaker at many industry conferences, State Broadcaster Associations, and corporate gatherings, helping the radio industry transform and understand how to navigate digital challenges and opportunities. Jacobs is also the past Board Chair of Greater Public, an organization that helps public radio and television stations in their financial development, and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Foundation, and organization dedicated to helping young broadcasters at the start of their careers. In 2016, he was inducted into the Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame.

In making today’s announcement, Conclave Board Chair, Lori Lewis said: “The Rockwell Award honors those who have made a lasting impact on our storied industry. Paul has, and continues, to do just that.”

Jacobs said: “Receiving this award is truly rewarding and a high mark in my career in radio.  I have been a big fan of the work the leaders of The Conclave had done for our industry for decades, and to be acknowledged by them is truly an honor.”

I am truly honored to receive the Rockwell award in 2019, joining so many industry luminaries. Thanks to the @Conclave for the recognition, and to @lorilewis and the board. Looking forward to celebrating with many friends in Minneapolis in June! https://t.co/UBuJGTZaxy

— Paul Jacobs (@PaulJacobsMedia) February 26, 2019

Prior recipients of the Rockwell Award include: Author/Consultant, Valerie Geller; Ginny Morris, CEO, Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.; Mary Quass, CEO NRG Media; Duke Wright, CEO, Midwest Communications and John Gehron, AccuRadio COO/Chairman.

To join in the celebration, register now at www.TheConclave.com.