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Month: December 2021
2021 Highlights: Going on Vacations and Dating
PR NEWSWIRE – More than a quarter of Americans (26%) said going on vacation was the most notable highlight of 2021 according to a new survey by Skyscanner. 49% said going on vacation was their most important leisure activity, ahead of getting back on the dating scene (40%). This was followed by going to restaurants/bars (44%) and attending live events (37%).
Women in Dating Powerbook 2021 Is Out!
GDI – The new "Women in Dating Powerbook" has been released by GDI, sponsored by RealMe. The powerbook recognizes the 20 most influential and inspirational female leaders in the online dating industry around the globe. Among them are Kim Kaplan (Founder & CEO of Snack), Saichithra Swaminathan (Chief Product Officer, Matrimony), Karima Ben Abdelmalek (CEO of Happn), Catherine Connelly (co-Founder & SVP Marketing, The Meet Group) and Anna Maria Wanninger (CEO of LOVOO). Women In Dating was created out of the belief there is a unique opportunity to transform dating apps and the industry, beginning with amplifying female voices worldwide. Click here to download the free copy.
Coffee Meets Bagel Campaign: True Love Can’t Be Found in a Checklist
CAMPAIGN ASIA – ‘Ditch your list’ and ‘find something real’, Coffee Meets Bagel advises in a new campaign.
Blued’s New Seasonal Feature Bridges Online-Offline Gatherings
PR NEWSWIRE – Blued connects 60m+ LGBTQ people worldwide, in 13 languages, across 170 countries. 'Flash' is a new event-based feature that enables users to connect in-person by opening their offline and online activities to fellow members. Already released in South Korea and Vietnam, the feature will be available in more markets in the coming festive seasons. Blued also launched Quick Chat, a live video speed dating feature, and Voice Chat Room, a vocal message feature that enables audio communications between multiple users.
Christmas Is Catfishing Season
LOS ANGELES TIMES – The top scam targets in 2020 were people 40 to 69 years old, according to the FTC (in Feb) and the number of reported victims rose in every age group. 30,000 were reported to the FTC in 2020, 3 times 2016, with losses 4x at $304 million. The median loss was $2,500. Romance scammers prowl any territory where people search for love or connect. Dating services and also social media networks, where ~half the scams originate. A key part of the con is the scammer's ability to pretend to be someone he or she isn't.
by Jon Healey
See full article at Los Angeles Times
Mark Brooks: I recommend taking a look at RealMe and FaceTec and UrSafe to help your members run a quick background check, verify, and have the ability to call for help while on a date. Email me at mark@courtlandbrooks.com for a direct intro. (Sponsors of OPW). Safety is of paramount concern and a key-value we aim to deliver. I search out best-in-class vendors and these companies are tops and very interested in working with us.
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Announcing – OPW App!
OPW – I'm thrilled to announce we now have a very nice, shiny new Online Personals Watch app. It's super easy to install on your phone. Just go to www.OPW.app and follow the prompts at the bottom of the screen to add an app tile for OPW to your phone.
SaferDate Raises £225K
PROLIFICNORTH – SaferDate will receive the cash from investors including the newly formed Women Angels of the North syndicate, launched by Fund Her North. It will be the first project to get backing from the Women Angels of the North group, which was established to ensure that more money goes directly into female-founded businesses and women entrepreneurs. The money will be used to develop the app, which was launched earlier this month by Elaine Parker. SaferDate promises a protected, and secure dating environment for women.
by Stephen Chapman
See full article at ProlificNorth
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The Most Active Online Dating Period Is Coming up
WALESONLINE.CO.UK – The final week of December is the most popular week on dating apps, a new study reveals. In fact, 8pm on Monday, December 27, is the most active time of the year, according to Happn. January holds the title for the most active month of the year.
by Neil Shaw
See full article at WalesOnline.co.uk
Dating App Users Are Disclosing STI and Vaccine Status, With Queer Apps Leading the Way
