Pinterest Releases Parenting Trend Report for 2026
Pinterest has published its first-ever Parenting Trend Report, offering insights into how parents use the platform to plan activities, purchases,
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Snapchat Announces ‘The Snappys’ Creator Awards Show
Snapchat is stepping into the creator spotlight with its inaugural awards ceremony, “The Snappys,” scheduled for March 21, 2026. Announced
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Grindr Tests AI Subscription in Australia
As dating app fatigue sweeps the globe and safety concerns reach a boiling point, the integration of artificial intelligence represents
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Match Group Appoints Manuel Bronstein and Raina Moskowitz to Board
Match Group has announced that seasoned technology leaders Manuel Bronstein and Raina Moskowitz are expected to join its Board of
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Ashley Madison Rebrands as Privacy-First Discreet Dating Platform
Ashley Madison, long known as the leading site for married dating, announced a major global rebrand repositioning itself as a
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TikTok Expands MLB Partnership with GamePlan Hub Content
TikTok has announced a multi-year expansion of its partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB), deepening the league’s presence on the
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Discord Delays Global Age Verification Rollout After Backlash
Discord has announced that it is postponing its planned global rollout of age verification from March to the second half
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Join GDI’s WhatsApp Group To Receive Latest Dating Industry And Social Media Industry News Via Your Phone
you want to stay updated on what is happening in the wider dating and social media industries, then look no
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India Trends Towards Low-Pressure Dating In Third Spaces
India’s dating scene in 2026 is shifting toward subtle, emotionally safe connections rather than high-stakes romance, according to a recent
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5% of Singles Pay For Dates With Crypto, 50% Find “FinLit” Attractive
A survey from crypto exchange OKX of 1,000 Americans highlights how financial knowledge is emerging as a desirable trait in
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Medieval Times Shows Become A Hotbed For Flirting
As genres like Romantasy, or romantic fantasy, dominate publishing and Game of Thrones’ new “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”
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X Appeals €120M EU Penalty Over DSA Transparency Violations
X has formally appealed a €120 million fine imposed by the European Union Commission in December 2025 for breaches of
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Instagram Tests New Design Prioritizing Reels
Instagram is experimenting with a refreshed interface that places greater emphasis on Reels while introducing more user control over content
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Dating Industry Veteran Mark Brooks Joins HubPeople Board of Directors
HubPeople, a growing player in the online dating and social discovery sector, announced on February 23, 2026, that industry veteran
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Thursday Acquires Thursday.com Domain, Hits $50m in Value
Thursday, the dating app known for its once-a-week accessibility model, has reached a significant milestone: a $50 million valuation. Co-founder
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Matchmakers See Rising Demand as UK Dating App Usage Drops
Dating app fatigue continues to reshape the UK industry, with usage across major platforms falling 16% since 2024, according to
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Saudi Arabia Sees Dating Boom For Tinder, Other Apps
In Saudi Arabia, dating apps like Tinder have become a key outlet for young people exploring romance in a rapidly
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X Nears Completion of Search Code Rewrite
X is close to launching a rebuilt search system, according to a post from Head of Product Nikita Bier. The
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TikTok Sees Brand Growth Spike, Instagram Sees Reach Decline
Brands experienced their most significant audience expansion on TikTok in 2025, according to the Emplifi 2026 Social Media Benchmarks report.
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Turning Visibility into Value: PR’s Impact on B2B Sales
In the high-stakes world of B2B, trust and authority are crucial. While PR isn’t directly tied to sales, it plays a
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Swept Dating Adds Planner, Themes, and Stronger Safety Tools
Swept Dating has released a significant update focused on structured planning, user personalization, and elevated security to address common frustrations
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Misleading Profiles Fuel Trouble on Japan’s Dating Apps
Dating apps have surged in popularity in Japan as a primary way to meet potential partners. A fiscal 2024 survey
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Deepfakes Drive UK Dating App Mistrust for 84% of Singles
AI-generated content, including deepfakes and synthetic profiles, is significantly undermining confidence in UK dating apps. A survey of 2,000 UK
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Snapchat CEO Criticizes Australian Teen Social Media Ban
Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel has publicly opposed Australia’s new social media age restrictions in an opinion piece published in The
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Meta to Shut Down Standalone Messenger in April 2026
Meta is discontinuing the standalone messenger.com website. The change takes effect in April 2026, after which users attempting to access
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Happn CEO: 39% Of Users Skipped the Valentine’s Day Rush
Valentine’s Day 2026 didn’t spark the usual rush on dating apps, according to Karima Ben Abdelmalek, CEO of Happn. In
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56% of Singles Say AI Photos Are a Dealbreaker
Modern dating often starts with swipes and messages rather than in-person meetings, giving singles ample opportunity to spot warning signs
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Ember Dating App Launches With Anti-Fatigue AI Matches
Ember Vision Ventures has launched Ember, a new dating platform explicitly designed to combat swipe fatigue. As a platform, Ember
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Germ Brings End-to-End Encrypted Messaging to Bluesky
Bluesky, the decentralized social network built on the open AT Protocol (ATProto), has taken a significant step toward enhanced privacy
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Snapchat Surpasses 25m Snapchat+ Subs and $1B Direct Revenue
Snapchat has hit a significant subscription benchmark: Snapchat+ now boasts more than 25 million subscribers worldwide. Announced on February 18,
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