Study Links Early Dating Apps to Rise in Campus Hookups, Not Dates
A study published in the American Economic Journal: Applied Economics finds that the arrival of mobile dating apps on U.S.
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Tinder Pauses AI Photo Enhancement Feature After Consent Issues
Tinder has paused the rollout of an AI-powered photo editing tool after users reported that it altered profile images without
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Study: Flexibility During Weather Delays Reveals More About Dates
A survey of 9,583 Gen Z and millennial singles in metropolitan and suburban areas of India has examined how monsoon
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WhatsApp Expands CarPlay, Android Auto and iPad Features
WhatsApp is rolling out several updates aimed at improving its use across vehicles, tablets and desktop platforms. The Meta-owned messaging
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Tinder Tells Users to “Dump Traditional Dating” In New Campaign
Tinder has launched a new advertising campaign that tells users to“Dump Traditional Dating,” created with agency Jellyfish (part of The
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Hinge CEO: Lack of Confidence Leads to Dating AI Usage
Hinge chief executive Jackie Jantos has said that many single people in their 20s are using artificial intelligence tools to
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Bluesky Expands AI Assistant Attie with Research Feature
Bluesky has added a new capability to its AI assistant Attie, turning it into a broader research tool for the
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France Bans Social Media For Under-15s
France’s parliament has passed legislation that will prohibit under-15s from using social media platforms, making the country the first in
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Hobby-Based Dating Meetups Surge For Younger Adults
Younger adults, particularly Gen Z, are increasingly meeting romantic partners through real-world activities rather than solely through apps, according to
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Young Adults Want Hard Data For Their Dates
A growing number of young adults are using spreadsheets and custom tracking tools to assess potential partners after dates, seeking
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Wellness Startup Arya Acquires Couples App Flamme
Arya, an AI-powered relationship wellness startup, has acquired Flamme, a couples app focused on daily activities, quizzes and relationship milestones.
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Facebook Updates Both Marketplace and Dating Platforms
Facebook is introducing several product updates aimed at improving organization and trust on the platform, including a standalone app for
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Snapchat Adds Real-Time Music Sharing Feature
Snapchat has introduced a new feature that allows users to share the music they are currently listening to in real
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Nominations are Stlll Open for GDI’s Upcoming “Women in Dating” Special Report
Nominations are still open for the 2026 edition of the Global Dating Insightd Women in Dating Special Report, celebrating the
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Gen Z Continue To Shift Towards In-Person Dating Events
Generation Z users are increasingly moving away from traditional swipe-based dating models, prompting major platforms to introduce group-oriented tools and
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Coffee Meets Bagel Worldwide 2.0 Adds More Dating Control
Coffee Meets Bagel Worldwide has released CMB WW 2.0, a significant update to its dating platform designed to address user
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Japanese Singles Ditching Dating Apps For Traditional Matching
A growing number of single people in Japan are leaving mainstream dating apps in favor of traditional marriage agencies, even
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Report: Social Media Insights Rarely Reach Beyond Marketing
A new report from Sprout Social highlights a persistent gap in how organizations use social media data. While 93% of
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Meta Platforms Maintain Widest Social Media Reach
Meta continues to lead the social media landscape in overall reach, with Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp each surpassing 3 billion
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Tinder Broadens Events Feature to More Cities and Markets
Tinder is scaling up its Events feature, rolling it out to nine additional cities after a pilot in Los Angeles.
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Aisle Appoints Chandni Gaglani as Executive VP During Growth
Chandni Gaglani has been promoted to the role of executive vice president and head of Aisle. The move comes as
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Flutrr Gains Interim CEO, New CMO
Flutrr has appointed Ankit Santra as its new Chief Marketing Officer, following on from co-founder Anirban Banerjee. Banerjee has moved
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Pinterest Issues Guidance for Brand Product Catalogs
Pinterest has released best practice recommendations for brands seeking to improve product discovery and performance within its shopping ecosystem. The
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Yope Raises $12.3M for Private, Algorithm-Free Social Networking App
Yope, a startup building a private social network without algorithms or advertising, has raised $12.3 million in a funding round
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PODCAST: Surf Dating CEO Rob Long on Building the ‘Zillow for Dating’
In this latest episode of the GDI Podcast, Mark Brooks of Courtland Brooks speaks with Rob Long, CEO and co-founder
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How Dating Apps Are Making Singles More Cautious
The rise of dating apps has made meeting new people easier than ever, but it has also changed how many
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Reddit Tells Brands to Engage as Community Citizens, Not Billboards
At the recent Cannes Lions advertising festival, Reddit’s Executive Vice President of Community Laura Nestler advised brands to rethink their
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TikTok Pushes to Prioritize Relevance in AI Campaigns
A new report from Warc in partnership with TikTok examines how generative AI is reshaping creative workflows in marketing and
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Dating Industry Veteran Bill Alena Launches High Intent Media
Bill Alena, a longtime executive in the dating and social discovery sector, has launched High Intent Media, a holding company
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Coffee Meets Bagel Unveils Major Dating Tool and Safety Update
Coffee Meets Bagel has released its most significant platform overhaul to date, introducing features designed to address user fatigue and
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