Month: April 2017

Philippines Received The Most Foreign Fiancée Visas For The U.S. Last Year

Posted on April 10, 2017

Married by countryMARKETWATCH – Apr 6 – The number of fiancée visas issued to foreign nationals has tripled since the late 1990s from 12,088 to 38,403. 18% of the fiancée visas issued last year went to citizens from the Philippines. The second and third place were the Dominican Republic and Vietnam.

by Evie Liu
See full article at MarketWatch

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Grubhub And Tinder Reveal The Impact Of Food On Dating Etiquette

Posted on April 8, 2017

Grubhub tinder logosPR NEWSWIRE – Apr 4 – Grubhub, the nation's leading takeout marketplace, and Tinder teamed up for a nationwide poll. The poll surveyed ~2k people across the U.S. via the Tinder app. Participants were surveyed on their food-related dating preferences.

The poll found the following insights:

  • 62% of respondents prefer a heartier dish on a first date, whereas 38% prefer a lighter meal.
  • 36% of respondents would rule out a second date if the other person didn't offer to pay and 64% said it would not be an issue.

See full article at PR Newswire

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Indian Matchmaking Vs Matrimony Services Documentary

Posted on April 6, 2017

OPW – Apr 6 – I just spent two weeks in India visiting the top matchmaking apps and matrimony services. Delhi, Chennai and Mumbai were amazing and eye-opening. I’ll premier a mini-documentary on Indian matchmaking apps vs matrimonials at iDate on June 1st. Hope to see you there.

Post by Mark Brooks @ Courtland Brooks.

Match.com Launches ‘Missed Connections’

Posted on April 6, 2017

Matchcom missed connections screenshotOUT TO LUNCH – Apr 6 - Match.com has launched Missed Connections, a new location-based feature on its app that allows users to see other members they have crossed paths with in real life.

by Amy Corr
See full article at Media Post

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Tinder And Grindr Should Advertise Condoms To Prevent STIs

Posted on April 6, 2017

Tinder heartsTELEGRAPH.CO.UK – Apr 6 – Dating apps such as Tinder and Grindr should advertise handouts of free condoms to prevent a surge in sexually transmitted infections, under new NHS advice. ~435k sexually transmitted infections were diagnosed in England in 2015. Rates of syphilis and gonorrhoea have increased by 76% and 53% respectively between 2012 and 2015. Sexual health experts say the apps are driving a rise in casual sex, including unprotected sex.

by Laura Donnelly
See full article at Telegraph.co.uk

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High There! App Launches A New Website

Posted on April 6, 2017

Highthere logoMILITARY TECHNOLOGIES – Apr 6 – High There!, the app for the cannabis community, is launching a new website. The new website has a clean uncluttered design, improved functionality and enhanced content.

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

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Woo’s Funny Indian Dating Videos: Woo Academy

Posted on April 5, 2017

OPW – Apr 5 – These Woo Academy date coaching videos are so funny. Great advice on Indian dating encapsulated in an amusing and unique video. Woo is India’s top matchmaking app, and #2 dating app overall next to Tinder. It competes with the likes of Truly Madly, Shaadi and Matrimony.

Full Disclosure: Woo is a client of Courtland Brooks.

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Gatsby Dating App Scans Every User

Posted on April 5, 2017

Gatsby picPRWEB – Apr 5 – Creators of the Friend Verifier app, now launch Gatsby, a dating app that scans all users for criminal and sex offender records, banning anyone with a criminal past. "Gatsby is 5 years in the making." said Joe Penora CEO and founder. "When we launched our first app Friend Verifier in 2012, we started the conversation. Now with Gatsby we are utilizing what we've learned."

See full article at PR Web

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Feminist Dating App Siren Is Shutting Down

Posted on April 5, 2017

Siren goodbyeTHE STRANGER – Apr 4 – Siren, a dating app designed by and for women, is shutting down on April 7. Founder Susie Lee, a Seattle artist and entrepreneur, cited financial difficulties as the reason. "The efforts of two co-founders alone were not enough to compete with the well-funded companies in this space," Lee wrote in an e-mail. Siren was unique. Rather than focusing profiles on a woman's looks, the app was a place where genuine conversations could flourish. Currently, Lee said she isn't sure what the future holds for her and Siren Design Director Katrina Hess. "The mission of Siren, which is compassion and humanity in technology, will definitely live on in our next endeavor," Lee said.

by Ana Sofia Knauf
See full article at The Stranger

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