NETIMPERATIVE–Mobile network operator 3 is promoting the benefits of its mobile video technology through a speed dating event in partnership with retailer Selfridges. One hundred men and women, selected through a public vote, will attend, presumably looking for love over video phone. Once their ads are recorded they will be posted to http://www.endoftheblinddate.com
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BUSINESS WIRE–PerfectMatch.com announced its partnership with Classmates.com, a leading online community where 38 million members find, connect and stay in touch. The PerfectMatch.com management team pioneered online dating by founding and growing Kiss.com and Udate.com. ALTAVISTA
CROSSWALK–The thought of infidelity becoming an Internet industry is not just an abstract notion. The demands of such clientele are met through websites which act as typical online dating services by offering matches and dates. Additional resources include, but are not limited to, tips on how to cover one's tracks as well as tips on how to arrange a sexual encounter in a quick and economical fashion. Slogan, "When Monogamy Becomes Monotony."
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DALLAS, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ — TRUE, today announced that its research paper on the validity of online matchmaking tests will be published in the December issue of the North American Journal of Psychology, a progressive academic journal that covers a wide range of issues and topics related to the field of psychology. Spearheaded by TRUE’s chief psychological officer, Dr. James Houran. “Do Online Matchmaking Tests Work? An Assessment of Preliminary Evidence for a Publicized ‘Predictive Model of Marital Success,'” is the first academic publication to explore the growing acceptance of online matchmaking as a scientifically legitimate approach to mate selection. The paper further explores the claims of several online dating sites that their services and testing methods derived from scientific foundations.
PR WEB–I have a great job and fly around the world but meeting the man of my dreams has been difficult. So I have taken the bull by the horns and started my own dating agency…Those in the UK can look forward to local dating events. Redfacedating.com.
CLARKSBURG — The phrase "happily ever after" may be the perfect ending to fairy tales, but does it exist in reality?…Divorce rate is at nearly 50% (U.S. Census). Still, Americans keep trying. Almost 60% of the U.S. population is married. Some believe the perception of marriage has changed from "until death do us part" to "until the divorce papers are finalized." The top two things couples argue about are money and kids. The top reason for getting divorced is infidelity…Some individuals don’t realize a marriage needs to be maintained and nurtured…The marriage rate is down 3% since 1990 and 13% from 1970…5% of married people make it to their 50th wedding anniversary.
ECommerce Times–10/11–To stay afloat, existing online dating players will have to enhance what they’re doing and dump a lot more dollars into new technologies and services, and that could affect their margins…The US market will expand 19% this year, to $473 million, according to Jupiter Research…32% to $623 million, over the following five years…"The big growth in the U.S. is over," says Nate Elliott, Jupiter…This September, the U.S. had 844 dating sites, up 11% from a year ago.
INVESTORS BUSINESS DAILY–So far, online dating is the leading paid content service, but the growth is leveling off…U.S. sales of online ads are expected to reach $16.1 billion in 2009, up from $2.1 billion in 1998; mainly paid search.
LVBP–It's Just Lunch (founded '91) has 65 outlets around the world that match clients with dates through lunch or cocktails after work. Taylor opened the Las Vegas It's Just Lunch in March and has built a client base of more than 200 singles in 6 months. With it's one-year membership cost of $1,500 (16 dates), the company targets individuals between 30 and 45 years old…$75,000 average start-up cost…50%+ operating expenses is advertising; print and radio.
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TIMES OF INDIA–…As Gilda Carle, psychotherapist, believes online dating gives seniors “something to live for, that they didn’t have before…In August, more than 16% of those active on the top five dating sites were 55+. Overall, the number of people active on top dating sites grew to 22.53 million in August from 22.28 million a year ago. 26% of singles aged 55+ indicated they were looking for a commitment or marriage, much lower than the 55% for ages 18-29 and 60% for ages 30-39. TIMES OF INDIA