GDI Launches Global Editorial Board – 5 Founding Members Announced
Global Dating Insights (GDI) has announced the launch of its Editorial Board, bringing together a select group of senior leaders
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Twitter and Pinterest Co-Founders Unveil Tangle
Silicon Valley pioneers Biz Stone, co-founder of Twitter (now X), and Evan Sharp, co-founder of Pinterest, have introduced Tangle, a
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TikTok Strengthens Teen Safety Features, Reveals EU Financial Figures
TikTok is introducing new safety measures across the European Union aimed at tightening how it identifies and removes underage users,
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Hong Kong Matchmaking Industry Sees Further Growth
Love Group Global Ltd (ASX: LVE), a dating and matchmaking company focused on Hong Kong and Singapore, announced strong financial
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Dua.com Removes Swiping in Major 5.0 Update
The Albanian-focused dating app dua.com has rolled out version 5.0, marking a significant shift in its approach to online matchmaking
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Ashley Madison Report: Privacy, “Microromances” and Authenticity
A new report from Ashley Madison – as well as data pulled from multiple other online sources – suggests that
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Threads Beats X In Mobile Users, But Not In Web Usage
New data from market intelligence firm Similarweb suggests a significant shift in how users engage with social media platforms: Meta’s
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Bluesky Adds Cashtags and Live Badges During Download Spike
Bluesky has updated its mobile app with new features intended to broaden conversation and highlight real-time activity, at a moment
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Parship: Majority of Singles Only Want Long-Term Relationships
In the new year, singles want to know early on whether the new flirtation will be a good fit for
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AI Tech Becomes Increasingly Intertwined With Online Dating
The landscape of online dating is undergoing a fundamental shift in 2026 as artificial intelligence becomes central to how people
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Hily Surges Past Bumble to Claim #3 U.S. Dating App Spot
Hily has suddenly climbed to become the third most popular dating app in the United States and the fifth top
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Two Weeks Left to Purchase Early Bird Tickets for GDI’s New York Conference – Ends on January 30th
Preparations are well underway for GDI’s New York Conference on Wednesday, March 18th, and delegates interested in attending have until
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X Cuts API Access to Incentivized Posting in Anti-Spam Move
X has taken a further step to curb spam on its platform by banning applications that reward users for posting,
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TikTok Shop Expands AI Toolkit With Video, Listing, and Dubbing Tools
TikTok is adding a new set of AI-powered features aimed at helping TikTok Shop merchants create product content more quickly
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Tea App Relaunches With New AI Tools
Tea, the controversial dating safety app that allows women to post anonymous Yelp-style reviews of men, has re-emerged months after
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Rebounce Survey: Divorced Daters Show Sharper Relationship Boundaries
A new survey from Indian matchmaking platform Rebounce suggests that divorce is reshaping how many people approach dating and long-term
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Digg Opens Public Beta For Reddit Alternative
Digg, one of the early internet’s most recognizable community sites, has officially opened the public beta of its long-anticipated reboot,
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TikTok Releases 2026 Trend Forecast
TikTok has published its annual trend prediction report for 2026, offering marketers a glimpse into how user behavior on the
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Hinge Sees Continued Growth As Competitors Slump
Hinge has kept growing because it stuck to its promise that it succeeds only if users end up deleting it
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Rising Costs Are Reshaping How People Date and Commit
A growing body of research suggests that modern relationships are being shaped as much by economic pressure as by personal
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Partiful’s “Crush” Tool Brings Dating-Style Matching to Event App
Partiful, the event planning and invitation platform that has grown rapidly among young users since its 2020 launch, is expanding
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IRL-First Dating Models Gain Momentum as Like Love Expands Into Apps
As dating app engagement continues to soften, a growing segment of the dating industry is shifting focus toward in-person connection
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Gain Industry Recognition and Nominate Yourself or Colleagues For GDI’s 2026 Powerbook, to be released on Valentine’s Day!
Nominations are now open for Global Dating Insights’ 2026 edition of its Powerbook, which recognises the leading names influencing the
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Join GDI’s WhatsApp group to receive latest dating industry and social media industry news via your phone
If you want to stay updated on what is happening in the wider dating and social media industries, then look
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Instagram Expands Algorithm Controls to All English-Speaking Users
Instagram has expanded access to its manual Reels customization feature, announcing that all English-speaking users worldwide can now use its
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Meta Blocks 550,000 Teen Accounts Under Ban Law
Meta has blocked roughly 550,000 accounts in the early days of complying with Australia’s new law banning under-16s from using
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Surf Dating Named Official Partner of HYROX
Today, Surf Dating joins an elite roster of brands as an Official National Partner in North America for HYROX, The
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Her Launches ‘Sapphic Restart’ as First Campaign Under Match Group
Queer dating app Her has kicked off 2026 with a new brand campaign titled “The Sapphic Restart”, marking one of
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Matchmaking Firm Dating Options Reports £2.19M Revenue
UK-based personal matchmaking company Dating Options has reported £2.19 million in sales for 2025, highlighting continued demand for offline and
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Pinterest Highlights Gen Z’s Discovery-Driven Use of the Platform
Visual discovery platform Pinterest is drawing attention to how its tools resonate with Generation Z, arguing that younger users are
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