# Virtual Band App Collaborations Gorillaz Has Partnered with Deutsche Telekom for a Promotional App By Mishal Omar | Published 2017-05-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lenz References: [creativity-online](http://creativity-online.com/work/deutsche-telekom-lenz-app/51602) & [play.google](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.telekom.electronicbeats&hl=en) [Deutsche Telekom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-cooking-app) is a German telecommunications company that recently collaborated with the virtual band [Gorillaz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-originals) to create a unique promotional app called The Lenz. The Lenz was created in advance of the band's new album, which will be released at the end of this month. Since the band took a seven year hiatus and is known for its virtual characters, it decided to take advantage of new technology in order to promote the upcoming album. The app works by recognizing anything that is magenta when a camera is pointed at it, and then revealing new content, exclusive clips, the band's first "live" interview, and images. This distinct partnership works to re-establish Gorillaz in a market that increasingly relies on the brand's signature characteristic – [virtual engagement and marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hololive). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Virtual Engagement:** The rise of virtual engagement technologies presents opportunities for brands to connect with consumers in unique and interactive ways. - **Augmented Reality Marketing:** The integration of augmented reality into marketing campaigns allows for immersive brand experiences and exclusive content delivery. - **Cross-industry Collaborations:** Partnerships between companies from different industries offer the potential for innovative and unexpected marketing strategies. ### Who This Affects Most - **Telecommunications:** The telecommunications industry can explore new avenues of consumer engagement through collaboration with entertainment and music brands. - **Music and Entertainment:** By leveraging technology and interactive experiences, the music and entertainment industry can enhance fan engagement and promotion of new releases. - **Technology:** With the growing demand for virtual engagement, the technology industry can provide the necessary tools and platforms for brands to create interactive marketing experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AR Music Concerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolling-stones-bitmoji-show-lens.md) - [AI-Powered Cooking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-cooking-app.md) - [Youth Culture Telecom Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deutsche-telekom.md) - [Friendly-Face Holographic Home Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-t.md) - [Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/see-yourself-in-sound.md) - [Nostalgic Light Board Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litebrite.md) - [Label-Backed Musical Merch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warner-music.md) - [Collaborative Rock Band Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haribo-linkin-park-gummy-mix.md) - [Uplifting Virtual Influencer Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lennnie-x-dove.md)