by Sabrina Maddeaux
See full article at National Post
Month: April 2017
Elite Dating App The League Launches In London
BUSINESS INSIDER – Apr 25 – The League, a selective dating app for young, successful individuals, is launching in London. The app first launched in San Francisco in 2015. The team behind the League has hosted a series of "pre-game" parties at glamorous venues across London. The app claims to have a waiting list of ~10k people in the UK. It is free to use, but users can opt to pay for additional features for £140/month.
Indian Online Matchmakers Are Evolving To Keep Pace With Times
by Chandni Mathur
See full article at Financial Express
Hope+ Is A New Dating App For HIV+ Singles
TECH DIGG – Apr 23 – HOPE+ was created to bring HIV+ people back into the mainstream dating world. The company behind the app also offers an abundance of information for HIV+ singles in regards to safety, dating tips, and more. The app is open to individuals who are not diagnosed as HIV+, but are open to being in a "mixed relationship" with those who are.
by Trenton Paul
The full article was originally published at Tech Digg, but is no longer available.
My Friend’s Friend: New Blind Dating Service Hooks People Up On Facebook
NEWS.COM.AU – Apr 24 – Lucy is the face of a new service called My Friend's Friend that uses Facebook to set people up on blind dates. MyFriend's Friend doesn't give up any information, except the first name. No profile pictures, no background info. To secure a blind date, users need to add Lucy Date as a friend on Facebook. She'll ask them a few questions about what they're looking for in a relationship and then they'll pay $30 for a date token.
OKCupid Is Hit With A Suit
by Scott Holland
See full article at Cook County Record
Forget Non-Disparagement Clause, Clients Are Free To Post Reviews On Social Media
Dating Services That Connect Singles Using Cannabis
NEW YORK TIMES – Apr 21 – "Cannabis is almost an analogy for being authentic," said Ms. Peckler, the founder of Highly Devoted in LA, an online matchmaker that connects cannabis-using singles. "If this is a part of your life, then you should be honest about that, especially if you're trying to start a romantic relationship with someone." The My420Mate and High There are two of the other dating services that connect people based on their mutual affection for cannabis. Ms. Peckler thought of the idea for Highly Devoted after meeting her husband when smoking with him and his friends while attending the University of Illinois. She worked as a matchmaker in Chicago, followed by a job with a cannabis consultation firm that advised medical and recreational marijuana dispensaries in emerging markets. She formed Highly Devoted in 2015.
by Dan Hyman
See full article at New York Times
LGBT Dating Apps Blocked In Indonesia
by Dina Listiorini & Sharyn Graham Davies
See full article at Inside Indonesia
Top 4 Interesting Conferences For Internet Dating Innovators
OPW – Apr 21 – I'm headed out to the following conferences. Please let me know if you're headed there as well.
Matchmakers Conference – NYC – April 27-29
I'm speaking about the iDating industry, and going through their entire matchmaker training program as well, which is on 25-26. Matchmakers know the real world. The insights should be invaluable.
Grow.co's Mobile Apps Unleashed – Vegas – May 3-4
I went to this last year and was impressed. Lots of iDating mobile vendors present. Plus, Tinder is speaking. Albeit, just 20 mins Q&A with Jeff Morris, Revenue Director. See agenda.
Behave – NYC – May 7-9
This is actually a spin-off of the amazing website WhichTestWon.com. Run by Bouncex. So it's just the right flavor of behavioral economics for us. Most behavioral economists seem to be focused on government or finance. This conference is focused on business, and digital. Awesome. Really looking forward to this one. Tinder's sociologist, Jessica Carbino, is speaking at it. Also 'Pre-suasion' author Robert Cialdini. Awesome!
Mobile Dating Conference – L.A. – June 1-2
The essential mobile dating conference. I'll be keynoting and focusing on mobile dating industry advances. Set in a wonderfully zen-relaxing hotel. A place to discuss the industry with other executives in the industry. I'll also be premiering my documentary on the Indian dating market on June 1st at this show.
Post by Mark Brooks @ Courtland Brooks.