# Online Meetup Apps The Peacock App Allows You to Find Digital Gatherings Around Your Location By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-10-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peacock-app References: [producthunt](https://www.producthunt.com/tech/peacock) & [yellpeacock](http://www.yellpeacock.com) You might not be aware of the great conversations and gatherings happening in your own neighborhood, which is what the [Peacock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comcast-2) app looks to help connect you to using intuitive, [location-based software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperlocal-social-networks). The Peacock app works quite simply: go onto the app to view the conversations or "rooms" as the brand calls them in your neighborhood. From here, you can choose to join in on the conversation or even host one yourself. Users can "yell" at each other on the Peacock app and effectively help to connect with those around them in a more orderly fashion. As you interact with other users on the Peacock app, you'll automatically get points that will increase your profiles prowess and might even score you a couple [IRL (in real life) friends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offlinery). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Location-based Networking:** The Peacock app taps into the trend of using location-based software to connect users to local conversations and gatherings. - **Digital Networking Events:** The rise of online meetup apps like Peacock is disrupting traditional in-person networking events by providing a convenient and accessible alternative. - **Gamification of Social Networking:** Peacock's points system gamifies social networking, encouraging users to engage and interact on the platform to increase their profile's visibility and reputation. ### Where This Applies - **Social Networking:** Peacock's innovative approach to connecting users based on location presents opportunities for disruption and innovation within the social networking industry. - **Event Planning:** Online meetup apps like Peacock are revolutionizing the event planning industry by offering a digital platform for organizing and hosting gatherings. - **Mobile App Development:** As the demand for online meetup apps grows, there are significant opportunities for disruptive innovation within the mobile app development industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Localized Networking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presence.md) - [In-Person Connection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connection-app.md) - [Friend-Finding Virtual Hangouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strangely.md) - [Community Social Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beezle-social.md) - [Remote Worker Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/app-for-remote-workers.md) - [Canine-Centric Meetup Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-centric-meetup-app.md) - [AI-Powered Socialization Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bu-app.md) - [Introvert-Friendly Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/introvrs-social-app.md) - [Hyperlocal Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperlocal-social-networks.md)