Month: May 2018

Market Swipes Left On Match Group

Posted on May 2, 2018

Stock fallinREUTERS – May 2 – Shares of Match Group and its parent IAC plunged, wiping some $5B off their combined market values, after Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Facebook would enter the online dating world. Match fell 22% and IAC fell ~18% in its biggest daily loss in about 13 years. Spark Networks, owner of Jdate and Christian Mingle, also closed 4% lower. Although analysts said Facebook's initial foray would not likely be a threat to established dating sites.

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Relationship Hero Is An Online Coaching Service

Posted on May 2, 2018

Relationshiphero iconWXYZ – May 1 – With 15% of singles now dating online, a number of sites are cropping up that offer full-service coaching: from messaging and texting, to online chats, video lessons on-demand, and customized feedback. Liron Shapira is the founder of such a service, called "Relationship Hero". Shapira says it's not just about matchmaking anymore. "We'll take a look and we will diagnose what's going on, what the other person is thinking, why they're saying what they're saying. We will suggest what you should say back and why." Prices can range from $20 dollars to $1K a month, depending on how much hands-on service clients get.

by Alan Campbell
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Dating App Happn Launches ‘Invisible’ Mode

Posted on May 1, 2018

Happn logo 2018PINKNEWS.CO.UK – May 1 – Invisible mode can be switched on or off depending on their location, to give users complete control over when and where their profile is viewable. The Invisible setting is particularly useful for users of Happn. The app uniquely throws up matches of the people users have interacted with throughout their day. The most popular option thus far allows users to switch off 'crossovers' during the working day, so users don't 'cross' with colleagues or people who work in the building.

by Adam Bloodworth
See full article at PinkNews.co.uk

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Bumble Is Launching A Female Film Fund

Posted on May 1, 2018

Bumble female film forceDEADLINE.COM – May 1 – Bumble is launching a female film fund, offering five filmmakers £20K ($27K) to make a short film. It has established Bumble Presents… The Female Film Force and has partnered with stars including Guardians of the Galaxy and Elementary star Ophelia Lovibond and Black Mirror star Georgina Campbell. It is looking to work with writers, directors and producers on the projects, which must be created by all female creative teams.

by Peter White
See full article at Deadline.com

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Online Dating: People Hate It, But Use It

Posted on May 1, 2018

Surveymonkey logoSURVEY MONKEY – May 1 – Nearly a quarter of people have used or are currently using online dating services. For young and middle aged adults (18-44 years old), this number increases to a third. More than half of young adults (18-24 years old) see dating sites and apps as platforms for casual hookups. Older adults are more likely to see them as a means to helping them develop short and long-term relationships. 75% of young adults use Tinder, and 31% Bumble. Adults between 25-34 years old begin to transition to Match.com (36%). 56% of adults view dating apps and services as either somewhat or very negative.

by Jon Gitlin
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In His Own Words, Zuckerberg Announces Facebook Dating

Posted on May 1, 2018

OPW – May 1 – In Mark Zuckerberg's words, at F8. See the video…

'We're announcing a new set of features around dating. This is for building long term relationships. It will be in the Facebook app, and will be totally optional, opt-in. You can make a dating profile, if you want. It was designed with privacy and safety in mind. Your friends aren't going to see your profile. You're only going to be suggested people who are not your friends, who have opted into dating, who fit your preferences. We want Facebook to be a place where you can start meaningful relationships, so we're excited to start rolling this out soon.'

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Half Of UK Adults Want To Erase Their Digital Past

Posted on May 1, 2018

Erasing personal dataINEWS.CO.UK – May 1 – Half of adults in the UK want to erase elements of their lives online as if they'd never happened, a research by strategy firm Accenture has found. 18% said they'd like their online dating past to be forgotten, while one in 10 wanted to erase information relating to their location. 59% admitted they’d posted something online they'd later regretted.

by Rhiannon Williams
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eHarmony To Host A Dating Masterclass

Posted on May 1, 2018

Eharmony's school of loveEVENTBRITE.CO.UK – May 1 – eHarmony's School of Love – Finding Love in the Digital Age takes places on Tuesday 22 May from 7-9pm at The Mercer Room, The Corinthian Club, Glasgow City Centre. The evening's panel of speakers includes celebrity psychologist Dr Emma Kenny, as seen on This Morning, who will reveal the psychology behind finding and maintaining healthy relationships; local lifestyle blogger Paul Thomas Bell who will be imparting practical dating advice and know-how, along with eHarmony relationship expert Rachael Lloyd, who will help decode love and the science of compatibility. We really hope to see you there!

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Facebook Is Taking On Tinder With New Dating Features

Posted on May 1, 2018

Facebook dating appTHE VERGE – May 1 – Facebook is adding dating app features, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced today during the company's F8 developers conference keynote in San Jose, California. The features are a long time coming. The move will likely transform Facebook into a major competitor of Match Group. Match Group's stock plummeted by ~17% as soon as the news was announced. "This is going to be for building real, long-term relationships – not just for hookups," Zuckerberg joked onstage. He added that it's going to be within the main Facebook app, but it will be completely optional and opt-in only. "Your friends aren't going to see your profile, and you're only going to be suggested to people who are not your friends." Facebook's dating features may be unavailable to users who list themselves as "in a relationship" or "married," as Zuckerberg introduced the feature by saying it was designed to appeal to users who list themselves as "single."

by Nick Statt
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