6pm is Peak Hour For Mobile Dating
Mobile dating app usage peaks at 6pm as people browse through lots of profile photos, according to a new report. The data
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Author: Simon Edmunds
French Catholic Group Suing Affairs Site Gleeden
A French Catholic group is suing dating site Gleeden for promoting extramarital affairs. The move comes after adverts for Gleeden
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SNAP Interactive Taking AYI To Non-English Speaking Markets
SNAP Interactive plan to take AYI.com into non-English speaking markets, as they announce a new round of funding. The public
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Twitter Now Lets You Share Account Access, Without Giving Password
Twitter have just released a very useful tool to let multiple team members handle your social media account. Called TweetDeck
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eHarmony Planning Major Global Push, Adding New Country Every Quarter
One of online dating’s biggest brands, eHarmony, has this week announced a major global push. The Santa Monica-based company wants
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SparkStarter Lets Your Friends Influence Match Compatibility
While a number of recent mobile dating apps have tried to get friends to actively matchmake their single mates, no one has yet
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FROM THE WEB: Sam Yagan On Status Of Tinder CEO, His Tips As Investor
Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Sam Yagan was interviewed by the Chicago Tribune, covering topics including the status of Tinder founder Sean
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Singles Using Reddit To Trade Online Dating Tips
Singles are using public forums like Reddit to gauge opinion and get advice on online dating, according to new research. This
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Spark Networks Hire New CFO From Square
Spark Networks have appointed a CFO to their new leadership team. Robert O’Hare arrives from San Francisco-based mobile payment company
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FROM THE WEB: Jon Ronson on social media outrage, former IAC PR Director Justine Sacco
Although a little off topic, this is a very interesting excerpt from a forthcoming book by Jon Ronson about internet shaming.
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After Turning Down $30m Shark Tank Offer, Coffee Meets Bagel Raises $7.8m
After turning down a $30m acquisition offer on Shark Tank, dating app Coffee Meets Bagel has closed $7.8m in Series
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Judge Who Browsed Match Profile of Sexual Assault Complainant Is Reprimanded
An Ottawa judge who created a fake Match.com profile to research the victim of an alleged sexual assault has been reprimanded.
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Over 60% of Dating App Users Are Men, Only A Fifth Pay For Subscriptions
Almost two thirds of people using dating apps like Tinder and Hinge are men, a new study has found. The
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Valentine’s Day Was Tinder’s Busiest Ever Day
Valentine’s Day was Tinder’s busiest day ever, the company has said. The app, which has an estimated 50m users, told
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Watch our first video interview with London dating startup TrueView
A few weeks ago, Global Dating Insights visited The Hatch, a co-working space in London created by mobile dating startup TrueView.
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White Label Dating Secure Los Angeles News Group As Latest Media Partner
The Los Angeles Daily News is the latest media publisher to partner with White Label Dating in their stateside push.
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Watch Awkward Google Glass First Dates In New Guardian Series
Ever wanted to be a fly on the wall for an awkward date? If so, The Guardian have answered your prayers with new
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China’s Internet Regulator Shuts 65 Dating Sites
Following the announcement of a crackdown on online dating fraud, China’s internet regulator has shut 65 dating sites. Last week, the
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High There! Is Dating App For Legal Weed Smokers
High There! is a new dating app whose target demographic is weed smokers. The Denver-based app was created by Todd
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FROM THE WEB: FT Interview In OkCupid’s Christian Rudder Brooklyn Home
Christian Rudder, co-founder and President of OkCupid, was featured in the Financial Times’ weekend interview series, At Home. The 39-year-old
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BBC Songs Of Praise Goes Speed Dating With Christian Connection
Christian Connection was featured on a Songs of Praise Valentine’s Day special last night, organising the show’s first ever speed
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eHarmony Will Start Job Matching In March
eHarmony are now planning to roll out their job seeking service in March, the company has said. eHarmony CEO and
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Cases of Dating Fraud Up 33% In UK
Cases of online dating fraud in the UK have grown by 33%, new figures reveal. A report by the National
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China Launching Crackdown On Online Dating Fraud
China’s internet regulator is planning a crackdown on online dating sites, it was reported this week. Xinhua, China’s state news
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Fiat Advertise On Happn With Prize-Giving Profiles
Users of French app happn have been crossing paths with Miss and Mr Fiat 500, who are promising their matches a romantic week away. The
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WATCH: ODA Consumer Video On Safe Dating This Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, the interest in online dating-related stories increases, and this year we’ve seen more and more
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Moscow Metro Launching Dating App
The Moscow Metro is launching its own app to match up singles riding the subway. Called Hello, the app will
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Happn Encourage Londoners To Make Valentine’s Move With Giftable Chocolates
French dating app happn have been handing out chocolates in London, to encourage singles to make a move this Valentine’s Day.
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Chinese Gay App Blued Planning First International Launch In The Netherlands
Chinese gay dating app Blued has announced plans of its first international launch outside of China. Blued will soon expand into the Netherlands,
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FROM THE WEB: Long Telegraph Feature On History of Match.com and Online Dating
Match.com, online dating and the history of both, are the subjects of a new feature in The Telegraph. Framed around
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