LTR 48: Paid Acquisition Tactics and Influencer Strategies
Mark Brooks, a veteran consultant and strategist in the online dating and social discovery sector, will lead the 48th edition
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One Week Left to Purchase Early Bird Tickets for GDI’s New York Conference – Ends on January 30th
Preparations are well underway for GDI’s New York Conference on Wednesday, March 18th, and delegates interested in attending have until
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TikTok Finalizes U.S. Joint Venture to Secure Operations and Avoid Ban
TikTok has officially established TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, a majority American-owned entity, to comply with U.S. national security requirements
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Snapchat Enhances Family Center with Detailed Usage Insights
Snapchat has updated its Family Center parental controls, introducing expanded visibility into teens’ app activity and social connections. Announced January
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HER Provocative Bowling Ball Campaign Sparks Viral Buzz
HER, the leading dating and community app for queer women, non-binary individuals, and sapphics with over 15 million global users,
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ZipHealth: Barriers to Intimacy Discussions Persist After Dates
ZipHealth, an online health platform specializing in sexual wellness and related services, has highlighted the growing role of interactive online
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Bumble Consolidates Product Leadership as CPO Departs
Bumble Inc. has restructured its leadership team with the departure of Chief Product Officer Michael Affronti. The change, reported January
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Meta Expands Threads Advertising Globally
Meta has announced the full global rollout of advertising on Threads, its text-based social platform, with ads set to appear
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TikTok Enhances Smart+ Campaigns with New AI Tools and Controls
TikTok has rolled out several updates to its AI-driven Smart+ campaigns, aimed at giving advertisers greater oversight and efficiency in
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Matchmaking App Shadii.com Secures “Well Known Trademark” Status
The Bombay High Court has permanently restrained the defendants from using the domain name getshaadi.com or any other mark deceptively
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Match Group: Gen Z “Readiness Paradox” Reshapes Dating App Use
A new industry report from Match Group, based on a Harris Poll survey of 2,500 U.S. adults, identifies what the
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Clear Commitment Overtakes Ambiguity in 2026 Dating Culture
Modern dating appears to be undergoing a notable shift as growing numbers of singles, particularly those aged 25 and older,
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Gain Industry Recognition and Nominate Yourself or Colleagues For GDI’s 2026 Powerbook, to be released on Valentine’s Day!
Nominations are now open for Global Dating Insights’ 2026 edition of its Powerbook, which recognises the leading names influencing the
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TikTok’s U.S. Future Remains Uncertain as Deadline Approaches
The short-form video app TikTok continues to face the prospect of a U.S. ban, with no final confirmation of a
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X Releases Open-Source Algorithm Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Social media platform X has made its recommendation algorithm publicly available on GitHub, marking a renewed effort to address calls
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Info Edge Invests $1.1m to Stabilize Aisle Network
Info Edge (India) Ltd, via its subsidiary Jeevansathi Internet Services, injected ₹10 crore into Aisle Network Private Limited. Aisle, operating
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Dating Provider Spark Networks Enters Preliminary Insolvency
A Berlin court has placed Spark Networks Services GmbH under preliminary insolvency administration following the company’s self-filing for insolvency proceedings.
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Coffee Meets Bagel CEO: Gen Z Wants Financially Secure Matches
Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB), the dating app known for curated matches aimed at serious relationships, has highlighted a key shift
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GDI Launches Global Editorial Board – 5 Founding Members Announced
Global Dating Insights (GDI) has announced the launch of its Editorial Board, bringing together a select group of senior leaders
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Twitter and Pinterest Co-Founders Unveil Tangle
Silicon Valley pioneers Biz Stone, co-founder of Twitter (now X), and Evan Sharp, co-founder of Pinterest, have introduced Tangle, a
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Hong Kong Matchmaking Industry Sees Further Growth
Love Group Global Ltd (ASX: LVE), a dating and matchmaking company focused on Hong Kong and Singapore, announced strong financial
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TikTok Strengthens Teen Safety Features, Reveals EU Financial Figures
TikTok is introducing new safety measures across the European Union aimed at tightening how it identifies and removes underage users,
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Dua.com Removes Swiping in Major 5.0 Update
The Albanian-focused dating app dua.com has rolled out version 5.0, marking a significant shift in its approach to online matchmaking
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Ashley Madison Report: Privacy, “Microromances” and Authenticity
A new report from Ashley Madison – as well as data pulled from multiple other online sources – suggests that
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Threads Beats X In Mobile Users, But Not In Web Usage
New data from market intelligence firm Similarweb suggests a significant shift in how users engage with social media platforms: Meta’s
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Bluesky Adds Cashtags and Live Badges During Download Spike
Bluesky has updated its mobile app with new features intended to broaden conversation and highlight real-time activity, at a moment
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Parship: Majority of Singles Only Want Long-Term Relationships
In the new year, singles want to know early on whether the new flirtation will be a good fit for
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AI Tech Becomes Increasingly Intertwined With Online Dating
The landscape of online dating is undergoing a fundamental shift in 2026 as artificial intelligence becomes central to how people
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Hily Surges Past Bumble to Claim #3 U.S. Dating App Spot
Hily has suddenly climbed to become the third most popular dating app in the United States and the fifth top
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Two Weeks Left to Purchase Early Bird Tickets for GDI’s New York Conference – Ends on January 30th
Preparations are well underway for GDI’s New York Conference on Wednesday, March 18th, and delegates interested in attending have until
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