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Network Expanding Apps

FriendThem App Lets You Connect to Facebook Users All Around You

— June 21, 2011 — Tech
The FriendThem app is an ingenious way to connect to the people all around you. The concept behind the app is that people come across connections all the time -- whether it be on the subway, at the grocery store, or somewhere else -- but have no way of connecting with them and they fade away. The app lets you immediately find and connect to the people around without having to search for their name.

The FriendThem app is a brilliant way to grow your Facebook network and what I particularly like is how easy it is to use. Who knows what kind of serendipitous magic will result from you downloading the app and connecting with the people all around you.
Trend Themes
1. Location-based Networking - Apps like FriendThem that allow people to connect with those around them in real-time through location-based networking present an opportunity for expansion of social media platforms beyond the online world.
2. Serendipitous Connections - The trend of apps like FriendThem that facilitate connections between people who come across each other frequently create opportunities for the development of serendipitous interactions and collaborations.
3. Effortless Connectivity - The popularity of apps like FriendThem could present an opportunity for the creation of new networking platforms that emphasize easy and effortless connectivity between users.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - The FriendThem app and similar location-based networking apps present an opportunity for social media platforms to expand and create new avenues for user interaction.
2. Networking - Apps like FriendThem that allow for effortless networking have the potential to create new opportunities for businesses or professionals who rely on networking to grow their platforms or careers.
3. Marketing - The rise of location-based networking apps like FriendThem creates opportunities for businesses to leverage these platforms for targeted marketing campaigns and real-time engagement with customers.
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