TikTok Taps DoubleVerify’s Metrics to Deepen Ad Insights
TikTok has expanded its tools for advertisers by integrating DoubleVerify’s Authentic Attention measurement product into its platform, marking a significant
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Meta Adds “Your Algorithm” Controls for U.S. Instagram Reels
Meta has begun deploying a new set of manual controls for Instagram’s Reels feed, giving users in the United States
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PODCAST: Emma Sayle of Killing Kittens on Scaling Niche Dating Into a Global Lifestyle Brand
In this episode of the GDI Podcast, host Mark Brooks sits down with Emma Sayle, the powerhouse founder & CEO
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Hinge Names Jackie Jantos As New CEO
Hinge has appointed Jackie Jantos as its new Chief Executive Officer in a leadership transition, one that coincides with founder
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Hullo Gets AI Matchmaking Upgrade with Nvidia, AWS and Google
Vietnam-based dating app Hullo has launched a substantial upgrade to its AI-driven matchmaking system, aiming to address common frustrations in
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LinkedIn Crosses 100 Million Verified Profiles
LinkedIn has announced that more than 100 million members worldwide have completed its free identity-verification process – a significant benchmark
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Pinterest Releases 2026 Trends Prediction Report
Pinterest has published its annual Pinterest Predicts 2026 forecast, offering a comprehensive look at 21 emerging trends the platform expects
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Hinge Founder Steps Down to Launch New App Overtone
In a major shake-up for the online dating industry, Match Group announced that Hinge founder and long-time CEO Justin McLeod
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Survey Finds Gen Z Turning to Reverse-Psychology Flirting
A new survey from Indian dating platform QuackQuack indicates that a notable share of Gen Z users are embracing a
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Matrimony.com Buyback Talks Cause 14% Share Jump
Matrimony.com shares jumped 14% after the company announced a board meeting to consider its third buyback in three years. The
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Hinge Introduces AI-Generated “Convo Starters”
Hinge has launched a new feature designed to help daters send better first messages. Called “Convo Starters,” the tool uses
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Experts Warn “AI Situationships” Could Reshape 2026 Dating
A new report from the dating app happn predicts the rise of a controversial new dating phenomenon: the “AI situationship.”
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TikTok Launches “Shared Feed” and “Shared Collections” Features
TikTok has unveiled a new update that moves the short-form video app beyond solo browsing – introducing collaborative tools aimed
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LinkedIn Unveils New Ad Tools, Including Reserved Ads
LinkedIn is rolling out a suite of new advertising tools at the end of 2025 aimed at giving marketers more
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Match Group CEO: AI Should Support Human Connection
AI should support human connection, not replace it,” says Malgosia Green, Asia CEO of Match Group that owns several leading
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Russia Bans Snapchat and FaceTime in Crackdown
Russia has officially blocked access to Snapchat and FaceTime across the country, marking the latest step in a sweeping campaign
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X Cuts Off European Commission’s Ad Account After €120 M Fine
On 5 December 2025, X was hit with a landmark €120 million fine from European Commission, marking the first enforcement of
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Low-Effort Profiles Are Undermining the Dating Experience
A new report from Feeld – a dating app known for catering to open-minded and nontraditional relationships – argues that
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Tinder Slump Puts Match Group Turnaround to the Test
Match Group is confronting a critical test from investors as its flagship dating app, Tinder, continues to see declining engagement
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Meta Expands Instagram Marketing API With Big Reels Focus
Meta has rolled out a significant update to its Instagram Marketing API, giving brands and third-party social-management platforms access to
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TikTok Rolls Out “Nearby Feed” in Europe for Local Discovery
TikTok has officially launched its “Nearby Feed” across the U.K., France, Germany and Italy – a new feature designed to
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Facebook Dating Blocks Browser Access, Forces App Install
A growing number of users of Facebook Dating say that the feature no longer works when accessed through mobile web
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Non-Profit Dating App GoodDate Seeks to Break Swipe Fatigue Cycle
As many users grow disillusioned with endless swiping, paywalls and safety concerns on mainstream dating platforms, one new alternative is
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Grindr Supports App Store Age Verification Bill
On Tuesday (2 December), the dating app, which recently revealed its annual Grindr Unwrapped data, published a blog post confirming
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TikTok Reports Strong U.S. Black Friday Shopping Growth
TikTok says shopping activity on its platform rose surprisingly sharply over the recent Black Friday and Cyber Monday period, providing
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LinkedIn Report Highlights AI, Video, Networking SMB Priorities
LinkedIn has published a new report aimed at small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), offering data-driven advice and insight into how
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Dating App Hily Wins Prestigious Red Dot Award
Hily has received international recognition after earning the Red Dot Award in the Brand Design Identity category – part of
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Bethenny Frankel Launches Paid Dating App ‘The Core’
Reality-TV alum and entrepreneur Bethenny Frankel has unveiled a new dating service, The Core, describing it as a “society of
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Grindr Releases 2025 Unwrapped Statistics
This week Grindr released its 2025 “Unwrapped” report – the fifth annual edition of the app’s year-in-review – offering a
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Meta Publishes New Reels Playbook for Brands
Meta has released fresh guidance for advertisers and brands looking to capitalise on its booming short-video format, Instagram/Facebook Reels. The
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