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Opinion-Sourcing Apps

The Zip Question Answer App Lets You Ask Anonymous People Questions

— August 17, 2016 — Tech
The Zip -- Question Answer app is an innovative new smartphone app that is designed to make it possible for users to go ahead and pose questions to people anonymously.

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you were arguing with someone over whether extraterrestrial life exists, or whether Donald Trump would make a good president? Now you can use the Question Answer app to source opinions from other people. In addition to weighing in on questions yourself, you can even use the app to be notified of trending questions. The questions can range from the whimsical to the philosophical, keeping you engaged at all times.

This Question Answer app looks to be a lot of fun, but could also be leveraged by brands and entertainers to engage with followers.

Trend Themes
1. Anonymous Opinion Sharing - Opinion-sourcing apps like the Zip - Question Answer app provide a platform for users to ask questions and receive anonymous opinions, creating opportunities for real-time feedback and insights.
2. Crowd Wisdom - Question Answer apps leverage the collective knowledge and opinions of anonymous users, allowing businesses and individuals to tap into the crowd wisdom for decision-making and market research.
3. Engagement-based Social Platforms - Apps like Zip -- Question Answer enable brands and entertainers to engage with followers, fostering a deeper level of interaction and building a loyal community around their content or products.
Industry Implications
1. Market Research - Opinion-sourcing apps offer market research firms an innovative approach to collect real-time insights and consumer opinions for a variety of products and services, potentially unlocking new methodologies and improving data accuracy.
2. Social Media - For social media platforms, integrating or developing question-answer features could enhance user engagement, extend the time spent on the platform, and offer unique value in terms of content diversity and user interactions.
3. Advertising and Brand Marketing - Brands and entertainers can leverage opinion-sourcing apps to engage with their audience, gather feedback, and better understand their target market, opening up opportunities for more targeted advertising campaigns and improved customer relations.
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