JP Morgan Predicts Slower Tinder Growth
A JP Morgan analyst has predicted that Tinder has seen the peak of its Gold subscription surge, and that growth
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LemonSwan Founder Arne Kahlke in Deutsche-startups.de Interview
ElitePartner founder Arne Kahlke has interviewed on a range of topics with deutsche-startups.de, notably outlining his vision for new venture
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From Academia: Online Dating May Help ‘Bridge the Racial Divide’
2018 research at The University of New Mexico is investigating the effect of the internet on building bridges across traditionally
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Momo Announces $735 Million Acquisition of Tantan
Momo, a leading Chinese social network, live video site and dating platform, has announced that it has reached a definitive
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Liftoff’s Annual Dating Apps Report: Seasonal User Engagement Trends
Mobile app marketing and retargeting firm Liftoff has released its 2018 report on the dating industry. Drawing from an analysis
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The Startup Roundup – 23rd February 2018
GDI is constantly on the lookout for new players in the online dating market, disruptive business models and innovative technologies.
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GDI Editorial: The (Accidental?) Genius of Bumble
Bumble’s female-first credentials are clear: it’s the feminist app that puts women in charge of dating. In allowing them to
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‘The Network Effect’ Keeps Match Group Dominant, says Seeking Alpha Analyst
A Seeking Alpha analyst has given a new take on the dominance of Match Group, suggesting that a ‘network effect’
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Tinder Vulnerable to Hacks Using Only a Phone Number
Computer Programmer Anand Prakash has revealed a new vulnerability in Tinder’s security. In a blog post entitled “Hacking Tinder Accounts
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China’s Loneliness Industry to Outgrow Japan’s
China seems set to follow Japan in hosting a booming loneliness industry in its millennial generation. Momo’s ‘Economy of Loneliness’
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Trump.Dating in Sex Offender Website Model Blunder
A new dating site for Donald Trump supporters has quickly found itself in a social media storm, after the model
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Video: GDI Meets Ollie Locke, Made in Chelsea Star and Co-founder of Chappy
Chappy is a new platform seeking to provide gay men with a safe, welcoming and high quality app for connecting
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Olympic Attention May Boost Tinder in South Korean Market
The 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea has seen Tinder receive local media attention because of its popularity with
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Match Group Stock Hits 52-Week High After Tinder Announces Bumble Feature
Match Group, Inc. stock (NASDAQ:MTCH) has reached a 52-week high and has a new $44.05 target, 6.00 % above yesterday’s
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From Academia: The Role of Sexual History in Choosing a Partner
2017 work published in The Journal of Sex Research investigates the extent to which a prospective partner’s sexual history is
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Dating Apps Benefit as Young Japanese Seek Efficiency
Hirokazu Nakamura, chief product officer and chief marketing officer of Tokyo-based startup Eureka Inc., has given his thoughts on the
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1plusX has New Artificial Intelligence Tools
1plusX has introduced a raft of new AI features that seek to improve the experiences of daters, brands and publishers.
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Liftoff’s Annual Dating Apps Report: User Engagement by Region
Mobile app marketing and retargeting firm Liftoff has released its 2018 report on the dating industry. Drawing from an analysis
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happn to ‘Massively Implement Artificial Intelligence’
In an interview with The Next Web, happn Founder and CEO Didier Rappaport has announced that his platform will ‘massively
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App Annie Insights on the Top Dating Apps
App Annie has shared fresh insights with GDI on how the best performing dating apps have fared in 2017. Global
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Interview: ‘Meetwo’ Startup Co-founder Talks Launch Day
Meetwo is a freshly launched dating app that “celebrates your singularity”. Available on Android and soon to be released on
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Tinder to Introduce Bumble-esque Women Speak First Option
Tinder is moving to introduce an option which would enable female users to switch in and out of a Bumble-esque
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Free Speech Laws Protect OKCupid’s DTF Campaign
OKCupid’s DTF campaign, which encourages singles to redefine the acronym to their own ends (e.g. “DTFight about the president”), has
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The GDI Power Book 2018
Global Dating Insights is proud to present the 2018 edition of the GDI Power Book, in association with ExoClick. The
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First Speakers Announced and Tickets Go Live for GDI Los Angeles Conference!
Yesterday, Global Dating Insights announced the first ever GDI Los Angeles Conference. GDI LA will take place at the stunning
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Liftoff’s Annual Dating Apps Report: User Engagement by Operating System
Mobile app marketing and retargeting firm Liftoff has released its 2018 report on the dating industry. Drawing from an analysis
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First Ever GDI Los Angeles Conference to Take Place 14th June 2018
Global Dating Insights is extremely proud to announce the first ever GDI Los Angeles Conference! GDI LA will take place
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Intelligence Squared Hosts Dating App Debate
Intelligence Squared recently hosted a debate with the motion ‘Swipe Left: Dating Apps Have Killed Romance’. Arguing for the motion
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From Academia: The Social Media Disorder Scale
2016 research published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior has devised a scale for social media addiction. The Social
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eHarmony Releases ‘The Happiness Index’
eHarmony has released ‘The Happiness Index’ on its website ‘eharmonyhappinessindex.com’. The index investigates questions such as “How in love are
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