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Appified Conversation

Consumers crave authentic conversations over shallow digital interactions

Implications - With the proliferation of online interactions made every day, apps that encourage honest and earnest conversation stand out to consumers who are accustomed to shallow and cursory digital discourse. By finding ways to elicit deeper, more revealing conversations with consumers, brands can position themselves as equals rather than distant entities.
Workshop Question - How can your brand prompt consumers to engage in authentic personal conversations?
Trend Themes
1. Appified Conversation - Apps that encourage honest and earnest conversation stand out to consumers who are accustomed to shallow and cursory digital discourse.
2. Personality-first Dating Apps - Putting real conversations first and personality before looks, a new wave of apps are promising to innovate the dating scene.
3. Thought-provoking Conversation Apps - Apps that use AI or pre-programmed questions to foster engaging conversations have gained traction as conversational skills have become more important.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - Social media is constantly changing, with app developers constantly finding ways to create unique experiences that encourage more authentic engagement between users.
2. Online Dating - Dating apps have a massive potential for disruptive innovation as individuals seek more genuine connections and experiences online.
3. Customer Relationship Management - With the rise of AI and chat-first technologies, businesses can use novel tools to manage customer relationship that integrates a more conversational approach.
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Featured Examples

Thought-Provoking Conversation Apps
Thought-Provoking Conversation Apps
'Party Qs' Helps You to Become the Most Interesting Partygoer
‘Party Qs’ is an app designed to empower those with social anxiety in public settings. In awkward party scenarios, even the most social of butterflies can struggle to flap their wings,... MORE
Chat-First Dating Apps
Chat-First Dating Apps
The Taffy App Puts Personality Before Looks
For those braving the dating app scene and tired of the soul-crushing superficiality that comes along with it, the Taffy app is a potential alternative. Rather than highlighting users’ images,... MORE
Pixelated Dating Apps
Pixelated Dating Apps
The Vibes Dating App Hides Users' Looks in Order to Stoke Real Conversation
Nowadays dating apps are a dime a dozen, but the Vibes dating app is trying to differentiate itself. For starters, Vibes simplifies profiles. Users post a question with the goal being to get openers... MORE
Topic Discussion Social Platforms
Topic Discussion Social Platforms
The 'Swolk' App Lets Users Talk About Locations and More
Most social platforms are oriented towards getting users to post and share information, but the ‘Swolk’ app takes things in a slightly different direction by helming to increase... MORE
Conversational Talking Point Apps
Conversational Talking Point Apps
The 'ConversationaList' App Stores Relevant Points for Chatting
Making small talk is a nightmare for some and can quickly take up a lot of time during a meeting, so the ‘ConversationaList’ app is intended to provide you with a means of ensuring you... MORE
Like-Minded Friend-Finding Apps
Like-Minded Friend-Finding Apps
Heyo! Makes It Easy for New Transplants to Make Friends Nearby
Meet like-minded friends nearby with ‘Heyo!’ Heyo is like Tinder for friendship, but you’re matched by your interests rather than your photos. It’s designed for expats, travelers,... MORE

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