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U.S. singles remain optimistic about finding lasting relationships, but Match’s latest Singles in America study suggests many are becoming more
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Blackstone Moves to Exit Bumble As An Investor
Private-equity firm Blackstone is moving towards a full exit from Bumble after almost seven years as an investor. Blackstone first
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X Adds Number Codes for Private Access to Direct Messages
X may be rolling out a new number-code feature that gives users another way to control who can contact them
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Only one ticket left for GDI’s Leaders’ Lunch on September 15th
Global Dating Insights has announced that just one ticket remains for its upcoming Leaders’ Lunch, with senior executives from across
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Dating Startup MeetMeetNow Builds Immediate In-Person Dates
MeetMeetNow is taking a different approach to app-based dating by removing one of the most common stages of online matchmaking:
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Grindr Agrees to £26m Settlement Over Alleged Sharing of User Data
Grindr has agreed to pay £26 million to settle a UK lawsuit over allegations that the LGBTQ+ dating app shared
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Snapchat Adds New Event Planning Tools
Snapchat has introduced new event-planning tools that allow users to organise real-world meetups directly from conversations, extending the platform’s focus
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GDI London 2026 – Agenda Updated With New Speakers
Global Dating Insights has announced some new updates to the agenda for the GDI London Conference 2026, set to take place
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Chapter 2 Dating Reaches Break-Even After Record Revenue Growth
Specialist dating group Chapter 2 Dating Ltd has reached break-even for the first time after reporting three consecutive months of
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Ofcom Strengthens Rules on Non-Consensual Intimate Images
UK communications regulator Ofcom has opened a new enforcement programme examining how online services are adopting technology designed to prevent
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Threads Adds AI-Powered Analytics For More Audience Insights
Threads has updated its profile analytics with new audience data and artificial intelligence-powered summaries designed to give users more context
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There is one week to go until the upcoming GDI London Conference 2026, set to take place on 16 September 2026. The
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ATEAM Launches Dating App Built Around Wellness
New York-based dating platform ATEAM has launched its digital app, targeting users who want to connect with others around health,
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Coffee Meets Bagel Launches in AUS With Intentional Dating Focus
Coffee Meets Bagel has officially launched in Australia with a marketing campaign focused on frustrations around low-effort dating, including ghosting,
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Australia Plans Algorithm Opt-Out Rules
Australia is preparing legislation that would give social media users greater control over algorithmically recommended content. The proposed rules would
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Join GDI’s WhatsApp Group To Receive Latest Dating Industry And Social Media Industry News Via Your Phone
If you want to stay updated on what is happening in the wider dating and social media industries, then look
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Privacy Concerns Drive New Wave of Community-Focused Gay Dating Apps
Privacy concerns surrounding gay dating apps are helping drive interest in a new generation of smaller, community-focused platforms that are
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Ashley Madison Research Finds Women Reassessing Sexuality as They Age
Ashley Madison has published new research with YouGov examining how women’s attitudes toward sexuality and intimacy change later in life,
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LinkedIn Data Identifies Connection Barriers Between Gen Z Users
New research from LinkedIn suggests that Generation Z professionals can be reluctant to initiate connections, with concerns around authenticity, judgement
Read MoreOnly three tickets left for GDI’s Leaders’ Lunch on September 15th
Global Dating Insights has announced that just three tickets remain for its upcoming Leaders’ Lunch, with senior executives from across
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Match Group Expands AI Matchmaking Tools Across Europe
Match Group is expanding its use of artificial intelligence across its European dating services, introducing matchmaking and safety features designed
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EliteSingles Introduces $499 Monthly Membership Tier
EliteSingles has introduced a new membership tier priced at $499 for one month, targeting users willing to pay more for
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TikTok Adds Voice Comments, Polls and Richer Photo Replies
TikTok is expanding its comment features with voice comments, polls, photo carousels and Live Photo replies as the platform looks
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Europe’s Online Dating Market Forecast to Reach $1.63 Billion by 2031
Europe’s online dating services market is projected to grow from $1.22 billion in 2026 to $1.63 billion by 2031, according
Read MoreMatch Group Continues to Pursue Tinder Turnaround
Match Group CEO Spencer Rascoff is steadily pursuing a broader strategy to revive Tinder, combining increased investment in the flagship
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Political Affiliation Remains a Key Dating Filter for U.S. Singles
Political identity is increasingly becoming a screening factor in the U.S. dating market, with some singles treating party affiliation or
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Thursday Achieves ‘App of the Day’ on the App Store
Thursday, the singles-only dating and events app that focuses on real-life events over swiping, has been ranked as App of
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X has made its X Money payments service the payout method for U.S. creators participating in its Original Content Rewards
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Beyond Monogamy: How Sister Wives CEO and Founder Christopher Alesich Is Rethinking Matchmaking
What happens when traditional matchmaking meets the rapidly evolving world of non-monogamous dating? In this episode of the Global Dating
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Hello Group Marks 15th Year, Coffee Meets Bagel Joins Portfolio
Hello Group is marking 15 years since the launch of Momo, the Chinese social platform that became the foundation of
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