Trust: The Most Valuable Currency in Modern PR
In today’s media landscape, trust isn’t just important – it’s everything. With AI-generated content increasingly appearing across all areas of our working lives, and shrinking
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GDI New York 2026: 4 Weeks to Go!
There are just 4 weeks until the GDI Dating and Social Discovery North America Conference in New York, taking place
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Study: UK Singles Flirt More After Payday
Financial pressures appear to directly influence flirting and dating activity among UK singles, according to new data from FlirtFinder, a
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30% of Singles Have Been Trying Chore-Based Dates
In today’s fast-paced dating scene, traditional candlelit dinners and elaborate first-date setups are losing ground to a more practical trend:
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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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Stay Updated On The Global Dating Market Every Week By Subscribing To GDI’s LinkedIn Newsletter
Want to receive a comprehensive review of the biggest stories from the online dating and matchmaking market from Global Dating
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TikTok Shop Rolls Out New Tools to Boost Seller Efficiency
TikTok continues to enhance its e-commerce arm with updates aimed at simplifying operations for sellers on TikTok Shop, including broader
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Snapchat Launches Creator Subscriptions in the US
Snapchat is introducing a new way for creators to monetize their content directly through fan subscriptions. Announced on February 17,
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MyTruDate Launches with Mandatory Safety Screening for Users
MyTruDate has launched in the U.S., introducing a security-focused approach to online dating by requiring every user to undergo a
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Nuzzl Dating App for Dog Lovers Launches in Austin
Nuzzl, a new dating app designed specifically for people who love dogs, is set to debut in the Texas capital
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Pinterest Claims More Searches Than ChatGPT In Q4 report
Pinterest’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings, released February 12, 2026, delivered mixed signals: record user growth but disappointing revenue that sent shares
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LinkedIn Intensifies Crackdown on Engagement Pods
LinkedIn is ramping up its fight against artificial engagement, announcing new measures to curb engagement pods and automated commenting tools.
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FilipinaMeet Launches in the Philippines
A new player has entered the Philippine dating scene with a promise of safer, more authentic online romance. FilipinaMeet has
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The Jargon Group: How to Handle Negative PR Effectively
There’s an old saying that ‘all publicity is good publicity’. And, while some brands lean into this idea, deliberately courting
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LinkedIn Rolls Out Premium All-in-One SMB Subscription
LinkedIn is doubling down on its appeal to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with the launch of Premium All-in-One, a
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Credit Score Dating App ‘Score’ Relaunches
Score, the polarizing dating app that ties love to creditworthiness, is officially back. Founder Luke Bailey announced the permanent relaunch
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Russia Blocks WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram
In a major escalation of internet controls, Russian authorities have implemented full blocks on WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram as of
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UK Gen Z Singles Increasingly Fear AI Dating Scams
A notable shift is underway among young singles in the UK. Gen Z is increasingly ditching dating apps in favor
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53% Of Indian Singles Skipped Valentine’s Day Altogether
In a fresh take on modern dating, Aisle Network – India’s homegrown app dedicated to meaningful relationships – has released
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GDI Releases its 2026 Powerbook Special Report, Recognising More Leaders Shaping the Future of Online Dating
GDI has officially released its highly anticipated 2026 Powerbook, recognising the individuals and companies driving innovation, leadership and transformation across
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happn Launches “Single Support” Rent-Covering Campaign
Dating app happn has announced a Valentine’s Day 2026 initiative called “Single Support”, aimed at alleviating financial pressures faced by
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IRLY App Acquired By Dating Group DUA AG
IRLY, a personality-first dating app founded in Vancouver and targeting Gen Z users, has been acquired by Switzerland-based DUA AG.
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Offline Singles Mixers See Growth In Interest
In February, platforms like Eventbrite and Meetup are peppered with singles mixers, speed dating nights and niche matchmaking events across
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Pinterest Q4: 619M Monthly Users and $1.3B Revenue
Pinterest announced strong fourth-quarter results for 2025, adding 19 million monthly active users to reach a global total of 619
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Portugal: Parental Consent for Ages 13–16 on Social Media
Portugal’s parliament has passed a bill mandating explicit parental consent for children aged 13 to 16 to access social media
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Coffee Meets Bagel Partners with SG Culture Pass
Coffee Meets Bagel has entered a year-long collaboration with Singapore’s SG Culture Pass initiative, launching a series of exclusive promotions
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Swedish Dating App Smitten Launches “Just Break Up” Campaign
Icelandic dating app Smitten, which has been expanding in Sweden since its 2022 launch, has rolled out a bold outdoor
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Positive Singles Launches Lifetime Membership for Celebrities
PositiveSingles® today announced the launch of its Lifetime Premium Membership Plan, designed with high-profile individuals such as celebrities and public
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Threads Introduces ‘Dear Algo’ Feature for Feed Personalization
Threads has launched “Dear Algo,” an AI-powered tool that allows users to temporarily adjust their feed by posting public requests
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TikTok Launches Opt-In Precise Location Feed in the U.S.
TikTok has introduced a new “Local Feed” feature in the United States, announced February 11, 2026, that surfaces content related
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