WTSP – Apr 5 – A study found that the top two dating turnoffs for Millennials are workaholics and bad credit scores. The link between a credit score and romance has led to a dating site called creditscoredating.com. Users have to enter their credit score and users are matched based on the score. The dating site's CEO, Niem Green, says they have an 86%-89% success rate of long-term relationships and marriages using their method. Green has recently released a second book called, "Credit Score Dating: The sexiness of credit." She has written 7 books on relationships. Her new book called, "Single Minded," comes out in June.
Month: April 2017
Dating App Woo To Speak At iDate In Los Angeles In June
CEO Of EliteSingles On How To Win In The Online Dating Space
MeetMe Rebrands To The Meet Group
BUSINESSWIRE – Apr 4 – MeetMe has completed its acquisition of if(we), a social and mobile technology company, and changed its name to The Meet Group. The if(we) acquisition is expected to contribute $9M of adjusted EBITDA in the first 12 months post-close and to provide the combined company with a path forward for generating $150M in annualized revenue and $50M of adjusted EBITDA. Moving forward, The Meet Group will be the parent company of the MeetMe, Skout, Tagged, and Hi5 brands.
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Matchpool Crowdfund Raises 90% Of Its Goal In 24h
by William Suberg
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Matchmaking Institute Conference, Co-Founder Interview
What does The Matchmaking Institute do?
Lisa Clampitt founded MMI in 2003 as the only state certified school in the world offering certification in matchmaking. It is the go-to place to train, network, and grow a matchmaking business with a set code of ethics, quality standards, and a rock solid community. In addition, MMI offers workshops and professional conferences providing relationship and dating experts with a strong group of peers and constant support.
What will Internet dating professionals learn at your matchmaker's conference, and why should they attend?
Often, Internet dating professionals spend their time at tech conferences or focusing on the technology without understanding the resources and know-how of the matchmaking world. If we are truly to connect online and offline dating, it's crucial for the dating tech professionals to learn the latest matchmaking trends, how to grow and keep an affiliate base, etc. just as matchmakers have been learning the online market.
As our annual conference is the largest gathering of love professionals from over 35 countries, MMI has been instrumental in revolutionizing the concept of matchmaking and the dating industry – going from competition to collaboration. The belief is that together, we are more powerful. The Institute has been at the forefront of connecting technology and matchmaking to create a global marketplace for love. It combines the ease and global reach of technology with the personal, customized touch of matchmaking.
Who would be the most relevant speakers to inspire them with their iDating businesses?
Jenn Scalia is a leading Visibility Coach and Strategist for entrepreneurs looking to get known and grow their business online.
Mark Brooks and Marc Lesnick will be speaking about the immense opportunities for online and offline dating, as well as an overview of matchmaking and dating industry.
Paul Carrick Brunson who after studying with billionaires from around the world, he picked the key characteristics of these world-class leaders and will be speaking how you can integrate these into your business. Paul has worked with Oprah Winfrey on this very topic, among many other top leaders.
How can iDating companies work with matchmakers?
The Institute will be presenting an innovative concept on taking the technology of online to offline and specific strategies to create global collaboration and a global marketplace. This is key for the online industry to get into the mindset and understanding of how matchmakers work in order to harness the strength and opportunity of the collaboration.
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Humor: The Ingredient Dating Sites Could Be Missing About Attraction
- Physical: pranks or falling Self-Deprecating: people make fun of themselves
- Surreal Humor: producing events and behaviors that are obviously illogical
- Improvisational Humor: where there is no planned course of action
- Wit-Word Play: Includes puns, emphasis on unexpected meanings and usage of certain words
- Topical Humor: pertaining to current events, often satirical
- Observational Finding: the humor in everyday situations
- Bodily: Includes toilet humor, as well as sexual humor
- Dark: making fun of serious situations
Women who appreciated 'wit-word play' and 'self-deprecating' humor were most likely to score a second date. However, women who scored high on an appreciation for 'surreal' and 'topical' humor did not do as well. Men who appreciated 'improvisational humor' were most likely to score a second date. Men who appreciated 'observational' and 'surreal' humor were less successful. Having a shared level of appreciation for 'surreal humor,' 'dark humor,' or 'observational humor' was correlated closely with a successful first date.
“Hey Saturday” – The UK’s First Online Dating Profile Photographer
by Emily Young
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Mark Brooks: We're working on an analysis of photo service providers. Please email me at mark@courtlandbrooks.com for a side-by-side of the photo providers that are currently servicing the dating industry.
Seeking Arrangement Is Hosting A Sugar Baby Summit
UNICORN BOOTY – Apr 3 - Seeking Arrangement is hosting a Sugar Baby Summit, a paid seminar for sugar babies in London this May, where they will learn how to succeed in getting a Sugar Daddy. Tickets start at $90.
by Alexander Kacala
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MeetMe Launches Live Video To Beta Users
BUSINESSWIRE – Apr 3 – MeetMe, a public social discovery service, is launching beta version of its Live video feature. Live allows users to broadcast themselves, watch other users' broadcasts, and chat in real time. The feature is currently available to MeetMe’s beta community, and the company plans to begin to roll out to more users on MeetMe over the coming weeks. After the initial rollout is complete, MeetMe will launch new freemium products within the video streams to monetize the product and encourage its users to produce high-quality content. Live will also be available on Skout mobile app in the second half of the year.