The Client:
Unity Radio - the iconic Manchester radio station with 100,000 listeners tuning in to “bigger beats and bigger bass lines”.
The Brief:
To develop a mobile solution to connect the station with its mobile listeners and develop an online streaming solution to support the increase in demand for the station. Ensure that the online stream has 99% uptime.
The Solution:
Our app developers came up with mobile app for iPhone and Android devices which has achieved 20,000 downloads in just 6 months and increased studio interaction by 500%! We also developed a complete online radio streaming solution for Unity Radio including; installation of client and server hardware and a web ‘listen live’ player -compatible with Blackberry devices.
The Client:
Parcel Partners – a delivery company with a focus on corporate relationships and service partner contracts.
The Brief:
To develop a mobile solution for internal use by the company drivers. Increase the number of deliveries per day, reduce customer waiting times and enable dynamic job assignment to drivers from head office.
The Solution:
A GPS enabled mobile app for internal use, which allows deliveries to be assigned and tracked with specific drivers. Our app developers utilised Objective C (iPhone app) and Java (Android app) to create a flexible solution compatible with all drivers handsets. Late deliveries reduced by 29% following the implementation of the mobile app and GPS assignment system in Nov 2011.
The Client:
Don Bosco Publications – a publications company which offer a wide range of books and news prints based on the ethos of Don Bosco.
The Brief:
To convert the existing publication “Swatch & Pray” into a mobile app. Provide an engaging and interactive experience which builds on the original publication. Don Bosco Publications wanted to engage with their younger readers.
The Solution:
We created “Shake & Pray”, a mobile app developed for iPhone and Android devices. The original content was integrated into digital form with the added feature of shake for a random prayer of the day! This had great reviews at the Don Bosco launch in Rome (May 2012).
The Client:
The Vinyl Vandals (VV) – a customised clothing, music and events company which offer a unique blend of house music, fashion and DJ’s – “VV & Out”.
The Brief:
Develop a mobile app for the iPhone to promote The VV music and fashion brand. Also to develop a website enabled for e-commerce to drive sales and increase brand awareness.
The Solution:
Our app developers created an iPhone app which integrates VV podcasts, images, YouTube, social media and events. The VV website is now enabled for e-commerce and is now driving sales.
The Client:
Silk 106.9 - An award winning, local and independent radio station broadcasting from the town of Macclesfield and reaching out across most parts of East Cheshire.
The Brief:
Develop a radio app for Silk 106.9FM. Enable mobile advertising which can be managed remotely to create sponsorship opportunities. Include news, contact and social media.
The Solution:
Our iPhone app developers utilised Objective C (iOS devices) and our Android app developers utilised Java to develop a multi-platform, multi-functional mobile app which has achieved nearly 3000 downloads to date. The initial app launch as sponsored by Fonehouse retail group and has been successful in generating sponsorship revenue.
The Client:
Peace FM - is a Local Manchester Radio station, linked with the charity CARISMA, broadcasting to the local communities of South Manchester. It meets a huge social interest for its community.
The Brief:
Develop a mobile app for Peace FM which is compatible with iPhone and Android devices. Also develop an online radio streaming solution which uses the existing Peace FM hardware.
The Solution:
Our app developers created a mobile app for Android and iPhone devices. Downloads have reached 2200 downloads in only 2 months. The streaming solution we developed works with the existing hardware and the web player is compatible with Blackberry and Nokia devices.
