CNET – A new feature called Cupid's Picks will surface who users are more likely to match with every single day. The picks are refreshed daily as new people join the app or answer more questions on the platform.
Month: May 2022
Dating News Headlines: Zodier
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Dating News Headlines: Vybes
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- Vybes Technologies: An astrology-based dating App for the New Generation – Calgary Journal
Announcing LTR Edition 16 – Evolutionary Psychology & Human Connection, Professor Buss
OPW – Edition 16 of the LTR online experience will be on Wed 15th June. In this edition we will hear from Professor David M. Buss, the father of evolutionary psychology, about "Evolutionary Psychology: The New Science of the Mind – Key Concepts relevant to the design of online human connection systems".
Love, Technology, Relationships (LTR) is on Wed 15th June starting 12 noon EST (New York time). We have a half-hour of networking on virtual tables, then 40 minutes presenting and 10 mins Q&A with Professor Buss, then another short networking session with your peers, leaders of dating, and online social communities. 1.5 hours all-in.
If you hold a full-time leadership role at an Internet dating company then you are welcome to join IDEA for free and welcome to join LTR events for free.
See the LTR Edition 16 speakers and invite page here.
Email mark@courtlandbrooks.com to RSVP.
This LTR is kindly sponsored by technology providers RealMe, vPaaS by Meet Group, FaceTec, OneRep, and Courtland Brooks
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Finnish Christian Dating App Valo Expands Abroad
YLE – Valo (meaning Light) was launched last year and currently has ~130K users in Finland. The app will soon launch in Sweden and Italy.
List Your Matchmaking Company on Matchmaker.com for Free
LINKEDIN – Matchmaker.com is a website to educate singles on the advantages of hiring a Matchmaker as opposed to using Dating apps. By being listed, you get instant visibility to singles who are browsing our website and reading our content. All you have to do is tell us you're interested and register a complimentary account with Global Love Database before May 31st, 2022.
Improvements in User Experience Ignite Significant Growth in Female Engagement on Zoosk
PR NEWSWIRE – Spark Networks announced that female engagement is growing on Zoosk, Spark's largest dating app. Female engagement continues to be a leading indicator of a healthier and more productive dating platform. An updated matching algorithm and a revamped first-time user experience have driven double-digit growth in female paid subscribers, female subscriber conversions, and positive response rates to matches. Additionally, there has been a 10% increase in daily active users who are female and a sizable uptick in female first-day retention.
Grindr Makes a Statement With Majority-LGBTQ Board
FORTUNE – Grindr plans to go public in a $2.1B SPAC deal. Its board boasts 60% LGBTQ representation and four first-time public directors. The gay dating app's executive rank is a prime example of a 21st century modern board not just in terms of diverse representation but also in the unique medley of professional backgrounds and skills held by directors.