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Top 35 Share Economy Ideas in October

From Simplified Account Sharing to Student Networking Apps

— October 29, 2016 — Marketing
Given that services and companies across the board are being benefited by streamlined buying and peer-to-peer interactions for the sake of convenience, it makes sense why many of these October 2016 share economy concepts have seen so much success.

While apps like 'Sit With Us' promote a sense of community for children who have found themselves victims of bullying by connecting them with lunch-time friends; 'Ventoura' helps travelers find affordable guides by connecting them with others who are in the area. Meanwhile, companies are beginning to experiment with the draws of home-sharing services -- with one example being the Airbnb that was created by 'Sonos' and 'Rough Trade' to promote its audio gear and records.

In all of these October 2016 share economy ideas, like-minded people are able to come together by way of a common interest or goal -- making for an experience that's generally more genuine.
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LGBTI Acceptance-Gauging Apps
LGBTI Acceptance-Gauging Apps
The You're Accepted App Helps Users Feel Comfortable Coming Out
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34
Accessible Music Licensing Platforms
Accessible Music Licensing Platforms
The Musicbed App Helps Musicians Share Their New Projects
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33
Benefit-Reporting Apps
Benefit-Reporting Apps
The MyBenefits App Helps Canadians Assess Benefit and Credit Information
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32
Connected Patient Progress Platforms
Connected Patient Progress Platforms
'Kaleidoscope' Is a Two-Sided Site For On-Going Conversation
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31
Smartphone Payment Rideshare Promos
Smartphone Payment Rideshare Promos
The Android Pay Uber Promotion Provides 50% Off Ten Rides
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30
Personal Tour Guide Apps
Personal Tour Guide Apps
Ventoura Helps Solo Travelers Meet Friends While Abroad
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29
Police Accountability Apps
Police Accountability Apps
The CopCritic Service Lets Citizens Hold Police Accountable
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28
Connective Doctor Apps
Connective Doctor Apps
The MDLinking App Uses Virtual Reality to Help Doctors Share Information
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27
Organizational Bully-Reporting Apps
Organizational Bully-Reporting Apps
The STOPit App Helps Individuals Report Inappropriate Behavior
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26
Communal Carpooling Apps
Communal Carpooling Apps
The CarPoolNow App Encourages Non-Monetized Ridesharing
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25
Student Collaboration Platforms
Student Collaboration Platforms
'Reach' Enables Student Productivity by Synthesizing Communication
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24
Photography Marketplace Apps
Photography Marketplace Apps
The RAW App Helps Photographers Sell and Show Off Their Work
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23
Account-Sharing Browser Extensions
Account-Sharing Browser Extensions
AccessURL Lets Users Share Accounts without Divulging Passwords
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22
Customizable Restaurant Apps
Customizable Restaurant Apps
The Pei Wei App Offers Meal Customization and Mobile Ordering
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21
Comprehensive Cleaning Service Apps
Comprehensive Cleaning Service Apps
The SweepSouth App Lets Users Book Cleaning Services With Ease
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20
Archipelago Taxi Apps
Archipelago Taxi Apps
The Bouzay App Helps People in the Seychelles Islands to Find a Ride
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19
Marathon Shoe Giveaways
Marathon Shoe Giveaways
Strava and New Balance are Giving Away Shoes for the Back Half Challenge
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18
Cannabis-Recommending Apps
Cannabis-Recommending Apps
Cannacopia Helps Users Find Cannabis Strains With Specific Properties
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17
Personalized Car Rental Apps
Personalized Car Rental Apps
The 'Carla' Car Rental Service Makes Unique Recommendations
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16
Inclusive Anti-Bullying Apps
Inclusive Anti-Bullying Apps
'Sit With Us' Ensures That Kids Never Have to Eat Lunch Alone
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15
Geo-Targeted Social Travel Apps
Geo-Targeted Social Travel Apps
The Jetzy App Offers Social Connections and Travel Rewards
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14
Youth Traffic Apps
Youth Traffic Apps
The Norwegian Traffic Agent Safe Street Design App Utilizes Children's Input
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13
Social Sharing Headphones
Social Sharing Headphones
These Bluetooth Headphones Let You Share Your Live Playlists
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12
Collaborative Story Apps
Collaborative Story Apps
The 'TaleAStory' Lets Users Create their Own Tale One Line at a Time
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11
iPhone Photographer Apps
iPhone Photographer Apps
PhotoSesh Lite Lets NYC Users Hire a Professional iPhone Photographer
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10
Sustainable Gardening Clubs
Sustainable Gardening Clubs
This Campus Club Promotes Proactive Urban Gardening Practices
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9
Workout Buddy-Finding Apps
Workout Buddy-Finding Apps
The '5F' Social Network App Connects Likeminded Athletes to One Another
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8
DIY Music Video Apps
DIY Music Video Apps
The 'musical.ly' App Lets Users Create Their Own 15-second Music Videos
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7
Selfie Profile Verifications
Selfie Profile Verifications
The Bumble Dating App Has Begun Authenticating Profiles with Selfies
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6
Music-Minded Rental Suites
Music-Minded Rental Suites
Sonos and Rough Trade Joined to Create a Music-Geared Experience
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5
Camping Gear Rental Services
Camping Gear Rental Services
'The Camp Kit' Provides Campers with Rental Gear to Head Outdoors
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4
LGBT Teen Community Apps
LGBT Teen Community Apps
LGBT+ Amino Helps People Find Others in Their Community on a Global Scale
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3
Amplified Event Apps
Amplified Event Apps
The Scripin Events App Uses Multimedia to Make Events More Interactive
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2
Homeshare Smart Locks
Homeshare Smart Locks
The 'Pin Genie' Front Door Locks are Engineered for Maximum Safety
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1
Automotive Homeshare Marketing Promotions
Automotive Homeshare Marketing Promotions
Audi and Airbnb Teamed Up to Celebrate the Emmy Awards
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