Hinge CEO: Dating AI Chatbots is ‘Playing With Fire’
Hinge, as part of Match Group, is using AI both internally and within its product, just as Tinder and other
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Hinge Plans In-App Payment System to Sidestep Apple Fees
Dating app Hinge is preparing to introduce its own mobile payment system by the end of the year, aiming to
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GDI Podcast: Violet Lim, CEO of Lunch Actually
This week, we talk with Violet Lim, the CEO behind Lunch Actually – Asia’s premier lunch dating and matchmaking company,
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Q&A with Mayumi Sato, CMO of Ysos
As Chief Marketing Officer of Ysos, Mayumi Sato is helping redefine what it means to connect in the digital age.
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Grindr Offers $300K Fertility Benefit to Support LGBTQ+ Employees
In December, Grindr flew all of its employees out to Los Angeles for a week-long brainstorm, hack-a-thon, and holiday party.
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3 Reasons Dating Platforms Need a Holistic Approach to Identity Verification
Trust is the foundation for every online dating platform. People come to your platform to meet other honest people, not
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Australians Shift from Apps to Matchmakers for Dates
Dating app fatigue and safety concerns are prompting West Australians to embrace matchmakers in a trend that reflects wider shifts
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Dog-Loving Dating App Pawsome Pair Launches, Donates to Shelters
A new niche dating service named Pawsome Pair has officially launched, aiming to connect pet lovers while supporting animal welfare.
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Tinder Debuts Face Check in Canada to Fight Bots and Scams
Tinder has launched its industry-first Face Check feature in Canada, marking a major step forward in preventing fake profiles and reinforcing trust among
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LTR 44: Kinsey Institute Director and Match.com Researcher to Share Key Industry Insights
Mark Brooks, a longtime strategist and advisor to the online dating industry, is set to host the 44th edition of LTR
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Student-Made Dating App Cerca Raises $1.6M in Funding
Cerca has completed a seed round that raised over $1.6M for the app’s continued development, led by a venture firm
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Papri Dev, Tinder’s APAC VP of Communications, Steps Down
Papri Dev has departed from her role as Vice President of Communications for Asia-Pacific at Tinder, concluding a five-year tenure
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Single Parent Platform Frolo Widens Dating Options
Frolo, the UK-based platform for single parents, has marked a significant milestone in its evolution by achieving sustainable growth without
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London Conference 2025: Leaders’ Lunch – Tickets Now Available!
After yet another successful Leaders’ Lunch in New York City, we are delighted to be organising our second edition of
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Over-50 Singles Turn to Festivals and Shared Hobbies to Find Love
A new study from dating platform Ourtime reveals that singles over 50 are increasingly using energetic hobbies – like attending
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Dating App AIs Hit a Potential Hurdle with Match Type “Cycles”
A growing concern in the dating industry is the reliance on AI to reinforce users’ preferred “types”, potentially cementing unhealthy
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BLK Launches Campaign on Bonds Between Straight and Queer Users
As part of its Pride Month initiatives, Black dating app BLK has introduced a new campaign titled Solidarity is for
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LoveJack Limits Profiles to Five Words and Cuts Ghosting
LoveJack is a new dating app launching next month on iOS in London. Users describe themselves using five words instead
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Gen Z Daters Decode Digital Signals as ‘Virtual Body Language’
A new survey from Indian dating app QuackQuack reveals that Gen Z is redefining how romantic interest is interpreted in
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Tinder’s Height Filter Sparks Debate as Most Brits Support the Option
A recent YouGov survey reveals that a majority of British adults — 56% of men and 55% of women —
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Grindr Eyes Growth, Monetization, and App Store Fee Alternatives
At the tail end of May, Grindr presented a robust strategic vision at TD Cowen’s 53rd Annual Technology, Media &
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Apple’s Rules Deemed Unfair to Dating Apps by Dutch Court
A Dutch court has reaffirmed a major regulatory decision that found Apple abused its dominant position in the app marketplace
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Tinder Launches Double Date Feature to Ease Gen Z Burnout
Tinder is rolling out a new feature aimed squarely at Gen Z users: “Double Date,” a mode that allows two
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Feeld Sees 30% Growth Amid Influx of Mainstream Users
Ethical non-monogamy, switch, edging: you might expect these terms to be old hat for people on a non-traditional dating app
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More Than Just a Profile: J4L’s Unique Approach to Ukrainian Dating and Finding “The One”
Online dating has become the go-to method for meeting partners worldwide – especially when looking beyond borders. Among the top
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GDI Podcast: Brandon Teller and Mary Richardson, Bindr/Cold Start
In this episode, we talk with Brandon Teller and Mary Richardson, co‑founders of Bindr (the first fluid, label‑free LGBTQ+ dating
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Three Day Rule Joins Palm Venture Studios to Scale Matchmaking Tech
Matchmaking platform Three Day Rule has officially joined the portfolio of Palm Venture Studios, marking a new chapter for the
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Grindr, Tinder, Other Apps Release Pride Month Features
Over the past two weeks, several major dating platforms have unveiled campaigns and features aimed at celebrating LGBTQ+ identity for
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The Feels – Touchy-Feely Singles Mixers
If finding a soulmate in the urban sprawl of Los Angeles is a long and arduous journey, one studded with
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Dating App Market to Hit $15.6B by 2032, User Expectations Are Key
Despite growing skepticism among Gen Z users, the global dating app industry is allegedly forecast to nearly double in value
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