Meta Expands Instagram Marketing API With Big Reels Focus
Meta has rolled out a significant update to its Instagram Marketing API, giving brands and third-party social-management platforms access to
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TikTok Rolls Out “Nearby Feed” in Europe for Local Discovery
TikTok has officially launched its “Nearby Feed” across the U.K., France, Germany and Italy – a new feature designed to
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Facebook Dating Blocks Browser Access, Forces App Install
A growing number of users of Facebook Dating say that the feature no longer works when accessed through mobile web
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Non-Profit Dating App GoodDate Seeks to Break Swipe Fatigue Cycle
As many users grow disillusioned with endless swiping, paywalls and safety concerns on mainstream dating platforms, one new alternative is
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Grindr Supports App Store Age Verification Bill
On Tuesday (2 December), the dating app, which recently revealed its annual Grindr Unwrapped data, published a blog post confirming
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LinkedIn Report Highlights AI, Video, Networking SMB Priorities
LinkedIn has published a new report aimed at small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), offering data-driven advice and insight into how
Read MoreTikTok Reports Strong U.S. Black Friday Shopping Growth
TikTok says shopping activity on its platform rose surprisingly sharply over the recent Black Friday and Cyber Monday period, providing
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Dating App Hily Wins Prestigious Red Dot Award
Hily has received international recognition after earning the Red Dot Award in the Brand Design Identity category – part of
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Bethenny Frankel Launches Paid Dating App ‘The Core’
Reality-TV alum and entrepreneur Bethenny Frankel has unveiled a new dating service, The Core, describing it as a “society of
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Grindr Releases 2025 Unwrapped Statistics
This week Grindr released its 2025 “Unwrapped” report – the fifth annual edition of the app’s year-in-review – offering a
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Meta Publishes New Reels Playbook for Brands
Meta has released fresh guidance for advertisers and brands looking to capitalise on its booming short-video format, Instagram/Facebook Reels. The
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Threads Improves Post Sharing System
Threads is rolling out a fresh update aimed at making it easier for users to reshare the posts they’ve liked
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Tinder Releases Latest “Year In Swipe” Report and Predictions
The latest insights from Tinder reveal a marked transformation in how singles on the platform are approaching dating – with
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Date Draft Due to Release With Gamified Date Trading Feature
A newly announced dating app called Date Draft is attempting to flip the script on a perennial problem in online
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UK Daters Embrace Apps as Social Lifeline
A major new study from Match Group and Ipsos reveals that the use of dating apps in Britain has shifted
Read MoreFacebook Dating Is Popular, But Rarely Mentioned
If Facebook Dating is a top player in the dating market, why has it struggled to break through culturally? One
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X Shifts Following Feed to Algorithmic Ranking by Grok AI
X has begun rolling out a significant update to how content is displayed in its app, moving away from a
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Snapchat Launches AR “Winter Village” With Luxury Brands
Snapchat has launched a new augmented-reality shopping experience called Winter Village, marking its latest effort to blend immersive content with
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LTR 47: eHarmony’s Former CEO Interview, and Mark Brooks on Growth Ideas
Mark Brooks, a longtime strategist and advisor to the online dating industry, is set to host the 47th edition of LTR
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Research Links Singlehood Anxiety to Flexible Dating Choices
A recent study published in Personal Relationships suggests that anticipating an extended period of single life can significantly influence how
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Survey Finds Workplace Dating App Use Is Commonplace
A recent survey from the dating app Hily reveals that the workplace has emerged as the second-most popular spot for
Read MoreThreads Tests AI Summaries For User Interaction History
Meta’s social app Threads is experimenting with a new feature designed to use artificial intelligence to summarize interactions between users
Read MoreGrindr Share Price Rises After Major Shareholders Withdraw Buyout
Shares of the LGBTQ-focused dating app Grindr climbed for a second straight day in New York trading after its largest
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TikTok’s U.S. Future in Limbo Yet Again as December Cutoff Nears
As the December 16 deadline looms, TikTok finds itself back under intense scrutiny – yet again – with no confirmed
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Lovehoney Survey: Views Shift on Dating Sexual History
A new survey from British sexual wellness brand Lovehoney suggests that conventional assumptions around how partners view sexual history may
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GDI Podcast: Ikuho Nakahata, Marketing Lead at Tapple
In this episode of the GDI Podcast, host Mark Brooks (CEO, Courtland Brooks) sits down with Ikuho Nakahata, Head of
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Japanese Voice-First Dating App Voicetep Raises ¥200M
Japanese startup Voicetep has secured approximately ¥200 million (approximately £970,000 or $1.27 milllion USD) in funding to accelerate development of
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Gleeden: India Singles Increasingly Question Monogamy Norms
A recent survey carried out by dating platform Gleeden in partnership with IPSOS offers a provocative snapshot of shifting attitudes
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Seeking CTO Says Romance Fraud Is A Growing Issue
Hoony Youn, CTO at Seeking, says dating apps attract fraud because users arrive open and emotionally receptive, and it’s historically
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YouTube Trials Custom Feed, Letting Users Control The Algorithm
YouTube is piloting a new feature that aims to give users more direct control over their video recommendations. Dubbed “Your
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