ABACUS NEWS – Nov 26 – Chinese Tantan has introduced a new feature called "Flash Chat" that matches people who are active. Their profile pictures are blurred out for the first 20 messages. Tantan now claims ~3M users.
Month: November 2019
Lovoo Launches Dating Podcast
OPW – Nov 26 – Lovoo, the German dating app owned by The Meet Group, is launching a German language online dating podcast with Ronja, a 29 years old single woman. She will go on Lovoo dates and share her dating experience with the listeners. You can access the podcast here.
Match Offers Holiday Hotline to Provide Dating and Relationship Advice
ASKMEN – Nov 26 – This year, Match is providing a Holiday Hotline. Singles who have found themselves seriously unlucky in love can dial 1-888-302-6224 to connect with one of the dating service's highly trained relationship experts. The service goes live on November 25, will run for a two-week period, and is available from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. CST during weekends.
Helen Fisher: How Does Love Affect the Brain
NPR – Nov 26 – Helen Fisher says love is a biological drive and a survival mechanism. She discusses the science of love and how much control we have over who we love, how we love, and whether that love lasts.
Dating.com Acquires Dil Mil App for South Asian Expats
TECH CRUNCH – Nov 25 – The Dating.com Group, an investment of SDVentures, has acquired Dil Mil, a San Francisco-based dating app for expats from India and other South Asian countries. The acquisition was via a combination of cash and Dating.com Group stock. According to Dating.com, the deal values the company at up to $50M. CEO and founder KJ Dhaliwal will continue to manage the company and will join Dating.com Group's M&A and Strategy committees, as well as the Dating.com Group Advisory Board. Dil Mil has effectively become the 'Tinder for South Asians', has ~1M users in the US, UK, & Canada, and has spread its influence both via the app, as well as events, music, and art. The portfolio of Dating.com Group already includes numerous brands including Dating.com, DateMyAge, LovingA, Tubit, AnastasiaDate, ChinaLove and others.
by Mike Butcher
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The Meet Group Ranked One of the Fastest Growing Companies in North America by Deloitte
BUSINESSWIRE – Nov 25 – The Meet Group has secured a place on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America. "We are honored to be named to the Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 list for the seventh time," said Geoff Cook, CEO of The Meet Group.
The Meet Group Partners With East Trenton Center Food Bank for Thanksgiving
BUSINESSWIRE – Nov 22 – Users of MeetMe, Skout and Tagged can purchase a custom food donation gift to help make the season a little brighter for those who need it the most. The Meet Group plans to make a donation for every East Trenton Center Food Bank gift sent in the apps up to an aggregate of $10K to the East Trenton Center Food Bank. The limited edition gift will be available from November 22nd through November 29th.
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MTV Released Study About Seeking Validationon Dating Apps
Tinder’s Sean Rad Accused of Secretly Recording Employees and Bosses
LOS ANGELES TIMES – Nov 22 – IAC alleged in a new court filing that Rad secretly recorded multiple conversations with Tinder employees and his supervisors, potentially violating California law requiring both parties to consent to being recorded. Attorneys for Rad responded with a motion to dismiss the amended claim, arguing that the recordings and transfers of company files did not violate the terms of his employment, though some may have violated California law. The new filing also raised the amount of damages sought to $400M.