# Social Video Invitation Apps The LivnList Messenger Encourages Friends to Spend More Time Together By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-12-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livnlist-messenger References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/livnlist-messenger?utm_campaign=startup-62339&utm_medium=atom&utm_source=newsfeed) & [livnlist](https://livnlist.com) Increasingly busy lifestyles and constant technology use are decreasing the amount of time consumers are spending interacting in real life, which is seeing new solutions like the LivnList Messenger be introduced. The camera-based messaging app works by having users create [Video Invites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinvite) to share with friends, family and loved ones to make it feel more personal when received. Invitees can then respond back to let them know if they're coming or not, while the [chat functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/letsfinallymeet) will let event hosts message the entire guest list or individual people to increase the likelihood of everyone attending. The LivnList Messenger brings a vibrant new experience to the task of getting friends together, while also working to strengthen bonds by encouraging consistent [IRL hangouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dayone-irl-dating-app). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Camera-based Messaging:** A trend of using camera-based messaging apps to create more personal and interactive communication experiences. - **Video Invitations:** A trend of using video invitations to make event invitations more engaging and memorable. - **Encouraging In-person Interactions:** A trend of introducing solutions that encourage real-life interactions in the face of increasing isolation due to technology use. ### Where This Applies - **Messaging Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the messaging app industry can include developing camera-based features to enhance user engagement and personalization. - **Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the event planning industry can include creating new ways to not only invite guests, but also encourage their attendance and enhance the overall experience. - **Social Networking:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the social networking industry can include integrating features that prioritize and facilitate face-to-face interactions among users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom Event Invitation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-invites.md) - [Social Gathering-Scheduling Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momentitos-app.md) - [Trailer-Making Life Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moments.md) - [Authenticity-Promoting Social Media Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viberse-app.md) - [Meetup-Encouraging Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozi-private-social-network.md) - [Invite-Only Social Medias](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapse.md) - [Digital Event Invitations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biglittle.md) - [Luxury E-Commerce Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecommerce-apps.md) - [In-Person Connection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connection-app.md)