TMZ – Aug 21 – John Mellesmoen claims in a new lawsuit he pitched the idea of the "Super Like" to Tinder's CEO, Sean Rad, back in 2014, and says Rad loved it, promising to compensate him if the company ever used it. John says he hasn't seen a dime. But nothing's in writing. Tinder's spokesperson says this is a "baseless shakedown."
Month: August 2016
Plus Size Dating App, WooPlus, Adds Voice Messages
PRESS RELEASE – Aug 20 – WooPlus now offers voice messaging service. WooPlus is a location-based dating app for curve singles. "Picture may tell lies, but voice will not,” said Neil Raman, CEO of WooPlus.
One Third Of Young Japanese People Have Never Been In A Relationship
BELLANAIJA TV – Aug 18 – The number of people getting married and having children is in rapid decline in Japan. The government is pouring $30M annually into matchmaking events, a new documentary by Al Jazeera’s 101 East has found. 600K couples tied the knot in Japan last year but the government wants to double that figure by 2020. Despite the authorities’ best efforts, some Japanese men have given up on finding real love completely. Instead, they buy life-size dolls which they take on outings and consider as real companions.
Seeking Arrangement Hosted Sugar Baby Summit In LA
NEXT SHARK – Aug 19 – Once a year, women pay to attend a conference where they are taught practical skills on how to lead a life as a sugar baby. The second annual Sugar Baby Summit, hosted by Seeking Arrangement, took place in LA.
See full article at Next Shark
Queek’d Platform Compares Dating Sites
BQLIVE.CO.UK – Aug 17 – Queek'd was borne out of Elisa Mclean's own frustration at not being able to find the right dating site. Queek'd means 'quick n easy kinda dating', and helps users compare dating sites to find the one that offers the most to them. "We pair users with top UK dating sites," Elisa says, with the aim to help users find those long lasting relationships. So far Elisa has funded everything out of her own pocket, but she is now looking for investment.
Mobile Dating Trends And Analysis – Mobile Dating Conference Presentation
OPW – Aug 17 – The European (London) Internet Dating Conference is coming up September 26-28, and I’ll be giving the roundup of Internet dating and mobile dating for Europe there. (Get 50 GBP off here). In the mean time, here’s a bonus video, my presentation from iDate in Los Angeles from June.
Post by Mark Brooks @ Courtland Brooks.
Pokemon Go Matchmaking Events Announced In Japan
by Corey Gold
See full article at Japan Today
Bumble Is Monetizing With Paid Features
by Fitz Tepper
See full article at Tech Crunch
Mark Brooks: Mobile dating apps will follow the same trajectory as Internet dating in its 1995-2005 genesis. I think we'll see a gradual shifting upwards of the mobile dating app paywalls. The mobile dating industry is getting to grips with its metrics now, and what it can afford for new member acquisition and expect for longer term ARPU. It will only get more expensive to acquire, so monetization will need to shift upwards as well.
Tinder Says GIFs And Emoji Lead To Better Connections
Canadian Blood Services Chastised For Ad On Grindr
