Taimi and Hily Set IPO Readiness as Their Next Growth Target
Taimi and Hily – two dating apps both created and operated by Appflame – are collectively pursuing growth without the
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FOUR WEEKS TO GO: More than 20 speakers confirmed for GDI’s London Conference
There are just 4 weeks until the GDI Dating London Conference hosted at the Richmond Harbour Hotel, taking place on Wednesday,
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Derek Chadwick Exits Goose Weeks After Gay Dating App Launch
Derek Chadwick has stepped away from Goose, the gay dating and social app he co-founded and launched in late June.
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TikTok Adds AI-Generated Introductions for Live Creators
TikTok has introduced an artificial intelligence-powered tool that can generate introductory summaries for creators using TikTok Live. The feature is
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Final Call for Nominations in GDI’s Women in Dating Special Report
There is one week left to nominate yourself or a colleague for the 2026 edition of the Global Dating Insights
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Modern Daters Are Putting More Thought Into Their Messages
For many modern daters, sending a message is no longer a split-second decision. A new study from Indian dating app
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Hobby Events See Massive Spike As A Dating Meetup Option
Gen Z’s relationship with dating apps may be changing, but its interest in meeting potential partners has not disappeared. Instead,
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X Adds Text and Emoji Overlays to Video Uploads
X has added a new video editing feature that allows iOS users to place text and emojis directly over video
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Michael Kaye Ends 7 Year Tenure At Match Group, Joins Upstart
Kaye has left Match Group after seven years, having joined the company in 2019 to lead U.S. PR for OkCupid
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UK “Kissing Drought” Could Signal New Dating App Feature Needs
Recent survey findings cited by The Guardian suggest that more than a third of British adults are kissing romantically less
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Wedknott acquires wedding planner Aurezia Events
The high-end matchmaking service has actually acquired Aurezia Events, a top wedding planning and design company that specializes in bespoke
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X Opens More of Its Ranking Algorithm Code to The Public
X is expanding access to the source code behind its recommendation and ranking systems, giving developers and researchers more visibility
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China Cracks Down on “Flash” Dating and Matchmaking Market
A growing “flash marriage” matchmaking and dating market in China is drawing increased scrutiny as men seeking partners are being
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Gen Z Daters Identify Three “Canon Event” Dating Patterns
Ghosting, situationships and breadcrumbing have become familiar terms in discussions about modern dating. Now, a survey by Indian dating app
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Tinder Launches New Seried of “Double Date Island” on TikTok
Tinder has launched a new series of “Double Date Island”, following on from the original run last year. The first
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Instagram Updates Branding for the First Time in a Decade
Instagram has introduced an updated visual identity, marking the first significant refresh of its branding in more than a decade.
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Tickets Are Available For The Women In Dating Interactive Workshop
Women in Dating is hosting an exclusive, hands-on workshop alongside the team at Hally, taking place on Tuesday, September 15th at
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Ireland Data Protection Commission Plans GDPR Fines for Tinder
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) is preparing to fine Tinder between €8 million and €11 million over alleged breaches of
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Grindr CEO Links AI to 3.5x Increase in Engineering Output
Grindr CEO George Arison says the dating platform’s use of generative AI has increased engineering output substantially, with the company
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Matrimony.com Q1 Profit Jumps 127%
Matrimony.com reported a sharp increase in profitability for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, with consolidated net profit rising 127.5%
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Meta Expands Access to AI-Powered Creator Studio App
Meta is expanding access to its Creator Studio app, giving more Facebook creators a dedicated workspace for managing content and
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Pinterest and Zillow Partner For Real Estate Advertising
Pinterest has partnered with Zillow to give advertisers access to more detailed audience targeting based on housing-related consumer segments, extending
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Tickets Are Available For GDI’s 2026 European Conference
GDI’s 2026 European Conference a five weeks away, with tickets still on sale to both dating brands and vendors! The
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Mattr Takes Queer Dating Event Series to Edinburgh
Dating app Mattr has expanded its offline events strategy beyond London, hosting a queer singles event in Edinburgh in partnership
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Bumble Drops Women-First Messaging Rule
Bumble is changing one of the defining features of its dating experience, allowing either person in a match to send
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Coffee Meets Bagel Expands Verification to Tackle Catfishing
Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB) is expanding its approach to dating safety with a combination of artificial intelligence, identity verification and
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Bluesky’s Mobile Usage Falls as the Platform Broadens Focus
Bluesky’s mobile user base has continued to contract despite the decentralized social network adding registered accounts, according to data from
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Snapchat Expands Pharma Ads With Disclosure Links
Snapchat is introducing a new advertising option for pharmaceutical marketers that allows brands to include multiple disclosure and safety links
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If you want to stay updated on what is happening in the wider dating and social media industries, then look
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