Month: February 2022

Top 8 Relationship Apps

Posted on February 15, 2022

Thursday logoSTARTUPS MAGAZINE –

  • Thursday – This dating app only opens its doors for matchmaking on Thursdays, aiming to eliminate dating app fatigue and stop endless scrolling and make dating exciting.
  • Cobble – A virtual planner for all friendship groups.
  • Paired – An app for couples to improve their relationships.
  • Grazer – A matchmaking app for people who want their friends and romantic partner to be plant-lovers too.
  • Hang5 – An astrology-based matchmaking app.
  • Blink – A voice-first speed dating app. Blink's two-part matching process relies on chemistry through conversation, and physical attraction.
  • Lex – A text-centred social app connecting queer, transgender and non-binary lovers and friends.
  • FITFCK – A fitness dating app, designed to connect like-minded gym lovers.

by Kiera Sowery
See full article at Startups Magazine

Valentine’s Day Poll: 86% of Americans Believe in True Love

Posted on February 15, 2022

Old coupleTHE HILL – A CBS News/YouGov survey asked Americans varying questions about their love lives and found most Americans believe true love really exists, at 86%, while 67% said they themselves had experienced true love. Match.com conducted its annual Singles in America study which revealed what Americans are looking for in a partner, with 84% saying they want someone they can trust and confide in and someone they can communicate their wants and needs to. 78% wanted someone physically attractive in 2021, compared to 90% in 2020.

by Shirin Ali
See full article at The Hill

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Apple Racks Up More Fines in Dutch Fight Over Dating-App Payments

Posted on February 15, 2022

Apple picBLOOMBERG – Apple was fined an extra 5M euros ($5.6M) by Dutch antitrust regulators over an order to open up app payments for dating services. The iphone maker "still does not meet the requirements" of the antitrust authority, the ACM said. This is the fourth penalty payment Apple has received from Dutch regulators following a December order for it to open up payment options for dating app providers in the Netherlands. The latest penalty brings the running total for fines to 20M euros out of a potential maximum amount of 50M euros.

by Aoife White
See full article at Bloomberg

Dating News Headlines: The Right Stuff, Proxii, Unjected, Bumble

Posted on February 15, 2022

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FITFCK, a Dating App for Fitness Enthusiasts, Will Host a Fitness Dating Event

Posted on February 15, 2022

FITFCK EventOPW – FITFCK, a London-based dating and social app for health and fitness enthusiasts, is hosting its first fitness dating event on March 12th, in collaboration with premium crossfit gym – CrossFit Putney. The event will be an opportunity for all gym lovers to meet, connect and share their love for fitness under one roof with a live DJ. Singletons will be given a green shaker cup whilst couples and those in a relationship will be given a red one.

Seeking Cuts Sugar, Rebrands for Success-Minded

Posted on February 15, 2022

Seeking logoBUSINESSWIRE – Inspired by his own journey, wedding bells to ring as CEO Brandon Wade finds soulmate and legally waives his right to divorce. "Sugar dating" has taken on a negative, transactional connotation. Seeking will ditch the sugar to relaunch as the largest platform for like-minded individuals looking to date up and forge relationships on their own terms. CEO Brandon Wade has found his soulmate on his own site, and is now feeling empowered to help Seeking's more than 36m users find the match they desire. "When I started Seeking in 2006…I was arrogant and openly embraced non-monogamy… Everything changed when I met my soulmate Dana. The evolution of Seeking now reflects my personal journey." Seeking has partnered with UrSafe, FreedomLight and similar groups to make dating safer.

See full article at Businesswire

Mark Brooks: Sugar datng is dead (…Apple/Android). Long live upscale dating.

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Dating News Headlines: Seeking, Sober Dating, Heart to Heart

Posted on February 15, 2022

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Dating App Alike Helps Foster Connections Within the Asian Community

Posted on February 14, 2022

Alike iconTHE VARSITY – Alike is a dating app and social network made specifically for the Asian community in North America. Based in Toronto, it was founded by Hanmin Yang, who immigrated to Canada from South Korea when he was a young child. Alike allows users to upload videos introducing and talking about themselves. Alike also gives users prompts to get the conversation going.

by Georgia Kelly
See full article at The Vasity

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Circles.Life’s Delbert Ty Takes on Global CMO Role at Coffee Meets Bagel

Posted on February 14, 2022

Coffee Meets Bagel Delbert TyMARKETING INTERACTIVE – Former Circles.Life head of marketing, Delbert Ty, has joined dating app, Coffee Meets Bagel as global CMO. In his new role, Ty will be responsible for scaling the growth of CMB, while reporting to CEO Arum Kang. Ty has also had marketing experience working with the likes of Duracell and P&G.

by Deepa Chevi
See full article at Marketing Interactive

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