NBC PHILADELPHIA – June 17 – Many dating apps prohibit users with a criminal record, but don't enforce that policy until there's a complaint. Now a background check process could result in banning many people with a nonviolent record. Presumably the idea is to make users safer, but none of the apps were actually willing to go into detail about why they believe that banning anyone with any sort of conviction would make users safer.
Month: June 2021
Live! Coming Soon to White Label Dating
YOUTUBE – June 17 – In two weeks Whitel Label Dating's partners will be able to offer live streaming on their dating sites via VenntroLIVE. VenntroLIVE is a live streaming service that offers members a fun new communication channel, dating games, stream incentives, gift sending and more.
Dating Gets a Stimulus Package: Tagged App Will Pay for First Drink
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Bumble Introduces Night in Virtual Dating Feature
INDIAN EXPRESS – June 14 – Bumble recently introduced its new 'Night In' feature targeted at virtual dating. The feature will allow two Bumble matches to experience interactive games over a one-on-one video chat. Bumble had launched an audio notes feature last year and the app is now also adding a new video notes feature. The addition allows people to send quick videos to each other directly in chat to help "break the ice and build deeper conversations".
Indian Dating App “Woo” Launches Vaccination Badge
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Announcing 2021-2022 Recommended Conferences – All The Dates!
OPW – June 16 – The Internet Dating Excellence Association (IDEA) is teaming up with Global Dating Insights (GDI) to dovetail the dates of our events and give you distinct conference experiences. We're doing this to minimize your travel, and maximize your learning, earning and connecting potential.
Rather than announce events every couple of months, we're announcing ALL of the 2021-2022 real-world events today, so you can start planning, and jolly well look forward to them. More information regarding GDI tickets is coming soon. I encourage you to sign up for GDI conferences early, and join us for the monthly LTR (Love, Technology, Relationships) online events.
IDEA SUMMITs are by-direct-invite for senior members of IDEA. I should note, IDEA is free to join. Just email mark@courtlandbrooks.com if you're not a member yet. Here's our fantastic line-up of real-world events for you…
2021
- Thu 23rd Sep – GDI – London
- Fri 24th Sep – IDEA SUMMIT – London
- Fri 5th Nov – IDEA SUMMIT – Los Angeles
2022
- Fri 21st Jan – IDEA SUMMIT – Dubai
- Thu 3rd Mar – GDI – New York
- Fri 4th Mar – IDEA SUMMIT – New York
- Thu 12th May – GDI – Singapore
- Thu 22nd Sep – GDI – London
- Fri 23rd Sep – IDEA SUMMIT – London
- Thu 20th Oct – GDI – San Francisco
- Fri 21st Oct – IDEA SUMMIT – San Francisco
Bear in mind, real-world events may change depending on the state of the world. But by and large, I expect these events to hit their dates, and fill well ahead of time.
On top of this, you can expect monthly online LTR conferences (2.5 hours) on the 1st Wednesday of each month, and quarterly Trust & Safety Connect (1.5 hours) online gatherings.
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Apple’s New Policy Doesn’t Mean It’s Banning Grindr
THE GUARDIAN – June 15 – Apple's announcement last week that it was cracking down on some "hookup apps" sparked widespread confusion and concern that the company planned to remove dating apps – particularly Grindr and Scruff – from its app store. A spokesman from Apple said dating apps such as Grindr and Scruff would not be rejected based on the new guidelines. The guidelines ban "overtly sexual or pornographic material" including "'hookup' apps that may include pornography or be used to facilitate prostitution". The company defines this as "explicit descriptions or displays of sexual organs or activities intended to stimulate erotic rather than aesthetic or emotional feelings". Apple did not name any apps that would be affected.
Datefit Offers “First Date on Us”
PR NEWSWIRE – June 15 – Datefit, a community of motivated fitness lovers, is launching a new "First Date on Us" program. The program, available through summer, encourages members of Datefit to venture out into the dating world again. Datefit has partnered with Starbucks, Robeks, and Smoothie King. Users can redeem their "First Date on Us" gift once they are matched with someone on the app.
Podcast – Have Dating Apps Killed Romance?
THE ECONOMIST – June 15 – In this podcast, Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder and CEO of Bumble, talks to Anne McElvoy about whether dating apps have killed romance. Is she cashing in on feminism by building a brand around female empowerment? She explains why she's calling for more diversity in the tech industry. And, what's her mantra for love?