LinkedIn Expands “Network That Works For You” Campaign
LinkedIn has rolled out new installments of its “Network That Works For You” brand campaign, targeting marketing professionals with humorous
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Instagram Enables Carousel Reordering
Instagram has introduced a long-requested feature that allows users to rearrange the order of images and videos in published carousel
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Tinder Reportedly Signs Celebrity Spin-Off Of “I Kissed A Girl”
In a surprising twist for queer television, Tinder has reportedly stepped in to save the “I Kissed a Girl” and
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Tawkify Survey: Friends Massively Influence Dating Habits
A January survey by Tawkify, polling 1,012 single U.S. adults, reveals just how heavily friends influence contemporary dating decisions, confidence
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Viral “Pop the Balloon” Creators Launch Intentional Dating App
The husband-and-wife team behind YouTube’s massively popular “Pop the Balloon or Find Love” series has transformed their dating experiment into
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X Tests Downvotes for Premium Users to Combat AI Spam
X is experimenting with comment downvotes, restricting the feature to Premium subscribers as part of its ongoing efforts to curb
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Instagram Rolls Out AI-Powered Transitions for Still-Image Stories
Instagram introduced a new AI-driven feature allowing users to transform static photo carousels in Stories into seamless, animated video transitions.
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Grindr Releases 2026 Roadmap, Focuses on gAI
Grindr released its 2026 product roadmap outlining an ambitious shift toward becoming an “AI-native” platform, along with some real-world developments.
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Lamu Launches, Uses AI to Replace Swiping with Matchmaking
A new Seattle-based dating app called Lamu is taking a deliberate approach to combat dating app fatigue, leveraging AI to
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KCL Student’s Launches Secret Crush-Matching App Goldrush
A King’s College London (KCL) neuroscience and psychology master’s student has launched Goldrush, a new dating app designed specifically for
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Gen Z Pulls Back from Social Media – Except TikTok
A March 2026 Harris Poll report, “TikTok Troubles: The Platform Gen Z Can’t Quit (But Doesn’t Trust),” reveals that Gen
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Bluesky Secures $100M Funding Amid Leadership Transition
Bluesky has announced that it has closed a $100 million Series B funding round in April 2025, led by Bain
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Ofcom Safety Bulletin: Stricter Checks on Social Media, Dating Apps
Ofcom has published a new Online Safety Industry Bulletin outlining progress, enforcement actions, and upcoming obligations under the UK’s Online
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Sequel App Gains Traction Due To Senior Dating Scam Prevention
Sequel, a dating app designed exclusively for singles aged 50 and older, is gaining attention in for its approach to
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Muzz Sees 20% Traffic Dip During Ramadan, Hopes For Surge
Muzz, the UK-based Muslim dating app focused on marriage-minded connections, experienced a 20% drop in traffic during the early days
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Facebook Launches “Fast Track” to Attract TikTok, YouTube Stars
Facebook has unveiled “Creator Fast Track”, a new monetization program designed to lure established creators from TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram
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LinkedIn Expands Creator Partnership Tools for B2B Brands
LinkedIn has announced a series of enhancements aimed at helping B2B marketers leverage creator partnerships more effectively. The updates build
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Tinder’s New AI Features Scan Camera Rolls for “Vibe” Insights
Tinder announced a suite of AI-powered tools in March 2026, including Photo Insights and Chemistry, designed to reduce dating fatigue
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Grindr Adds Safety Features for LGBTQ+ Winter Olymptics Athletes
Grindr has announced a set of temporary, location-specific safety and privacy enhancements tailored for LGBTQ+ athletes, officials, and attendees at
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Snapchat Retires Standalone Bitmoji App
Snapchat has announced hat it will retire the standalone Bitmoji app effective June 30, 2026. The decision consolidates all Bitmoji
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Reddit Partners with Pacvue to Simplify Ad Buying
Reddit announced a new partnership with Pacvue, enabling advertisers to create, manage, and track Reddit ad campaigns directly within Pacvue’s
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Grindr Expands AI Integration with New Premium Features
Grindr has announced a suite of AI-powered enhancements alongside expanded details on its premium subscription offerings, as the LGBTQ+ dating
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Begins Revamps Matching with AI-Driven Lifestyle & Values Focus
South Korea’s Begins dating app, operated by leading career platform Saramin, has announced a major service overhaul centering AI-driven features
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Reddit Reports Surging Sports Fandom Engagement
Reddit has published a comprehensive 21-page guide on its sports fandom analytics in partnership with Sensor Tower, detailing the rapid
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Meta Transitions Automotive Ads to ComScore Markets
Meta has announced that it will fully replace Nielsen’s Designated Market Area (DMA) data with ComScore Markets as the primary
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Arrows Survey: AI Sees Widespread Use And Dislike In Dating
A February 2026 survey by Arrows, a modern matchmaking service, sheds light on how singles across the U.S. are integrating
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happn Pushes Dutch Voting Campaign, Shares Dating Statistics
Dating app happn launched a civic-minded campaign ahead of the Dutch municipal elections on March 18, 2026, encouraging its users
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Bumble Stock Surges 22% on Q4 Earnings Beat
Bumble Inc. (BMBL) shares jumped approximately 22% in pre-market trading on March 12, 2026, following the release of stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter
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Digg Lays Off Staff, Pulls App, and Refocuses
Digg, the rebooted link-sharing and community platform led by founder Kevin Rose, has announced significant layoffs and the temporary shutdown
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