# iPhone Confessionals Exclusive Video From American Idol Through iPhone Apps By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-03-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-app-exclusive-video-of-american-idol References: [news.cnet](http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10192187-1.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=Crave) While the innerwebs are all a-[Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/divine-app) with the fact that American Idol voting at 1-866-IDOLS13 hooks up to a phone sex line, American Idol fans are getting all excited about the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/final-cut-camera-app) App that brings fresh American Idol videos for $1.99. Each week, the iPhone app will stream exclusive American Idol videos, many of which will be done in a confessional nature and will take you into the Idol world. **Implications** - Consumers are constantly looking to seek out more information on their favorite figures in the media. Products integrated with certain popular characters are appealing to those who desire a deeper connection to those they watch on television or the big screen. Companies trying to increase their appeal on the modern market could focus on this when creating their items. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Celebrity Confessionals:** Opportunity for companies to provide exclusive content and products featuring behind-the-scenes access to popular figures. - **Streaming Subscription Apps:** Opportunity for companies to provide subscription based video content, similar to the American Idol iPhone app. - **Interactive Media Experiences:** Opportunity for companies to create interactive experiences and engagement through the integration of popular figures and characters. ### Who This Affects Most - **Media & Entertainment:** Industry with potential to develop and market apps featuring behind-the-scenes exclusive content to generate fan engagement and revenue. - **Technology:** Industry with potential to develop new apps and platforms for streaming subscription based video content. - **Marketing & Advertising:** Industry with potential to create interactive media experiences, using popular characters and figures to engage consumers in a deeper connection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Proprietary Smartphone Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/final-cut-camera-app.md) - [Collectible Baby Smartphone Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonny-angel.md) - [Personalized Advice Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intro-app.md) - [Auction-Inspired Technology Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-data-auction-commercial.md) - [Charged Phone Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apples-miss-you.md) - [MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-wallpapers.md) - [Recording-Elevated Voice Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-memos-app.md) - [Interactive Movie-Making Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moviemaking-app.md) - [Publication Audio Journalism Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyt-audio.md)