Month: April 2007

The Plan of Action

Posted on April 3, 2007

Logo_plentyoffishTHE PARADIGM SHIFT — Mar 16 — This weekend I’m taking my girlfriend and 4 of her really hot girlfriends for a week long trip to a 5 star all inclusive resort in Cancun. People in Mexico are similar to those who go online and date because they all behave like no one is watching, and nothing matters. Most of my next week will be spent trying to figure out how I can best implement my idea. FULL ARTICLE @ THE PARADIGM SHIFT

Mark Brooks: Markus is back from holiday now. I’ll keep you posted as soon as he publicly reveals his new idea. 

The Plan of Action

Posted on April 3, 2007

Logo_plentyoffishTHE PARADIGM SHIFT — Mar 16 — This weekend I’m taking my girlfriend and 4 of her really hot girlfriends for a week long trip to a 5 star all inclusive resort in Cancun. People in Mexico are similar to those who go online and date because they all behave like no one is watching, and nothing matters. Most of my next week will be spent trying to figure out how I can best implement my idea. FULL ARTICLE @ THE PARADIGM SHIFT

Mark Brooks: Markus is back from holiday now. I’ll keep you posted as soon as he publicly reveals his new idea. 

2ForLunch.com Tampa Bay Matchmaking

Posted on April 3, 2007

TwoforlunchPR WEB — Mar 30 — 2 for Lunch doesn't accept just anyone as a member. Each candidate completes a preliminary questionnaire, have a confidential meeting where they are screened and evaluated based on appearance, personality, social compatibility and emotional availability. 2 for Lunch then works with them to create a profile and make appropriate matches and recommending appealing dates. 2 for Lunch offers two packages, 5 or 10 introductions. Both are under $1000.

The full article was originally published at e-Media Wire, but is no longer available.

2ForLunch.com Tampa Bay Matchmaking

Posted on April 3, 2007

TwoforlunchPR WEB — Mar 30 — 2 for Lunch doesn't accept just anyone as a member. Each candidate completes a preliminary questionnaire, have a confidential meeting where they are screened and evaluated based on appearance, personality, social compatibility and emotional availability. 2 for Lunch then works with them to create a profile and make appropriate matches and recommending appealing dates. 2 for Lunch offers two packages, 5 or 10 introductions. Both are under $1000.

The full article was originally published at e-Media Wire, but is no longer available.

Russians Spend $34 Mln on Online Dating

Posted on April 3, 2007

Mamba_logoKOMMERSANT — Apr 2 — Online dating services were the biggest earners among Russian web-sites last year, analysts reported Friday. Dating web-sites gained $34 million in profits in 2006. The figure is expected to double this year. The total turnover of online dating services grew fourfold last year, to $35 million, according to a report iKS-Consulting released on Friday. RBC media holding launched LovePlanet. The Mamba company, which cooperates with major portals Mail.Ru, Rambler and Km.Ru, is estimated to control over 85% of the online dating market.

The full article was originally published at Kommersant, but is no longer available.

Mark Brooks: I interviewed the head of Anastasiaweb, Mamba's key competitor, back in September of last year.  See the interview here.

Russians Spend $34 Mln on Online Dating

Posted on April 3, 2007

Mamba_logoKOMMERSANT — Apr 2 — Online dating services were the biggest earners among Russian web-sites last year, analysts reported Friday. Dating web-sites gained $34 million in profits in 2006. The figure is expected to double this year. The total turnover of online dating services grew fourfold last year, to $35 million, according to a report iKS-Consulting released on Friday. RBC media holding launched LovePlanet. The Mamba company, which cooperates with major portals Mail.Ru, Rambler and Km.Ru, is estimated to control over 85% of the online dating market.

The full article was originally published at Kommersant, but is no longer available.

Mark Brooks: I interviewed the head of Anastasiaweb, Mamba's key competitor, back in September of last year.  See the interview here.

MySpace Revenue – $30m Monthly

Posted on April 3, 2007

Myspace_2BIZ REPORT — Apr 2 — According to Barron’s, Pali Research analyst Richard Greenfield has estimated MySpace’s monthly U.S. revenue to be around $24 million, and $6 million globally; $30 million per month.  MySpace’s monthly revenues could more than double over the next year at "very high incremental revenue margins". FULL ARTICLE @ BIZ REPORT

This post also appears on SocialNetworkingWatch.com.

MySpace Revenue – $30m Monthly

Posted on April 3, 2007

Myspace_2BIZ REPORT — Apr 2 — According to Barron’s, Pali Research analyst Richard Greenfield has estimated MySpace’s monthly U.S. revenue to be around $24 million, and $6 million globally; $30 million per month.  MySpace’s monthly revenues could more than double over the next year at "very high incremental revenue margins". FULL ARTICLE @ BIZ REPORT

This post also appears on SocialNetworkingWatch.com.

OkCupid.com Poll

Posted on April 3, 2007

OkcupidlogoBUSINESS WIRE — Apr 2 — OkCupid.com found that the loneliest women live in Minnesota while the loneliest men live in Kentucky. Massachusetts is home to the most independent men and women. The most religious people live in Mississippi while the least religious live in Massachusetts. The kinkiest women live in New York, while the kinkiest men live in Florida. FULL ARTICLE @ BUSINESS WIRE

OkCupid.com Poll

Posted on April 3, 2007

OkcupidlogoBUSINESS WIRE — Apr 2 — OkCupid.com found that the loneliest women live in Minnesota while the loneliest men live in Kentucky. Massachusetts is home to the most independent men and women. The most religious people live in Mississippi while the least religious live in Massachusetts. The kinkiest women live in New York, while the kinkiest men live in Florida. FULL ARTICLE @ BUSINESS WIRE