TikTok Highlights LGBTQIA+ Creators for Pride Month 2026
TikTok has announced its Pride Month 2026 initiatives, focusing on eight rising LGBTQIA+ creators and small business owners. The platform
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Instagram Suffers Breach Through Meta Chatbot Exploit
Hackers were able to gain unauthorized access to Instagram accounts by manipulating Meta’s AI support chatbot, according to a report
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Grindr Survey Indicates Shift Toward More Authentic Profile Photos
A new survey by Grindr suggests UK users are increasingly favoring authentic and personality-driven profile images over heavily filtered or
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Guardian Flame Launches As Dating Safety System for Other Apps
A new safety-focused platform called Guardian Flame has launched in New Zealand, aiming to increase transparency and accountability in online
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UK LGBTQ Singles More Open To Dating And Sex As Self-Care
A new survey by Lovehoney of over 2,000 people in the UK shows notable differences in how LGBTQ+ individuals use
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TikTok Expands TikTok Shop to Four New EU Countries
TikTok is broadening the availability of TikTok Shop to Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Poland starting June 15, 2026. The
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Bluesky Expands to Long-Form Content with Standard.site Integration
Bluesky has introduced support for long-form content through a partnership with Standard.site, a community-driven project built on the AT Protocol.
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Grindr Begins 2026 ‘Rides Again’ Tour With Mighty Hoopla
Grindr is returning as an official partner for the Mighty Hoopla festival in 2026, creating a large dedicated “Global Gayborhood”
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Diesel Collaborates with Tinder for Pride 2026
Diesel has partnered with Tinder for its Pride 2026 capsule collection, reworking its classic “For Successful Living” slogan to “For
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The BBC Shares Dating Fatigue and Burnout Patterns
The BBC has recently shared an article going over the recognisable patterns behind dating app burnout, boiling the issue down
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Snapchat Highlights Sports Engagement Ahead of Major Events
Snapchat is positioning itself as a significant platform for sports fans and related marketing opportunities. With 946 million monthly active
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Reddit Expands Shopify Integration Globally for Merchants
Reddit has made its Shopify integration available to all merchants worldwide. This addition, originally announced in March, simplifies connecting Shopify
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Larger Number of Dating Options May Increase Commitment, Study Finds
A new study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships suggests that having more options on dating apps
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BLK Offers Free Gas Gift Cards to Encourage In-Person Dating
BLK, the dating app for Black singles owned by Match Group, is launching a gas giveaway promotion to help reduce
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Breeze Launches IRL Group Dates Across London
Breeze has launched real-life group date events across London, marking the first time since the platform has moved beyond the
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AppLovin Launches TikTok Competitor Gist After Bid Attempt
Major mobile advertising and app monetization company AppLovin has quietly launched a new social media platform, Gist. The app, which
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Meta Expands Subscription for Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook
Meta is expanding its subscription offerings with new paid add-ons for its main apps. The company announced Instagram Plus at
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WSL Partners with SURF Dating App for US Open of Surfing
The World Surf League (WSL) has announced a partnership with SURF, a dating app focused on shared lifestyles, as the
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Hubbi 3.0 Adds Agentic AI, Mass Upload, and AEO Optimization
HubPeople – the white-label dating and social media site management platform – has released Hubbi 3.0, the latest version of
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Feeld’s State of Reflections Vol 2 Shows Improved Communication
Feeld’s second “State of Reflections” report examines how its self-reflection tool helps users develop clearer language around intimacy, desires, and
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Instagram Tests Interests Display on User Profiles
Instagram is testing a new feature that allows users to add up to five topics of interest directly to their
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LinkedIn Outlines Three-Step Strategy for B2B Product Launches
LinkedIn’s product marketing and GTM leader Robert Yanik has shared guidance for B2B marketers on how to structure product launch
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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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Tawify Study: “Future Faking” Widespread in Online Dating
A new study by matchmaking service Tawkify reveals that “future faking” – making premature promises about a shared future to
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Sexting Increasingly Replacing Physical Intimacy for 14% of Singles
A new survey by Dating.com reveals that digital sexual interactions are becoming a substitute for physical intimacy for a notable
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X Aims To Reward Original Creators, Targets Aggregators
X is intensifying efforts to ensure original content creators receive proper credit and revenue through its creator monetization program. In
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TikTok Signs Expanded Multi-Year Deal with Universal Music Group
TikTok has announced a new multi-year strategic licensing agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG). The deal, building on a 2024
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Dating App Startups Focus On Rigorous Identity Verification
A growing number of niche dating apps are introducing stricter verification processes and community-focused features to address persistent problems with
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Indian Singles Adopt Softer Rejection Practices on Dating Apps
A recent survey by Indian dating app QuackQuack reveals that many users are shifting away from harsh rejection methods like
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X Launches Creator Connect to Link Brands with Relevant Creators
X has introduced Creator Connect, a new program designed to connect advertisers with content creators for more targeted campaigns. According
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