BUSINESSWIRE – Grindr has partnered with Equality Movement and MPOWER to provide free at-home HIV self-test kits to users in Georgia and Ireland. This initiative, launched during European testing week, allows users to access test kits through the Grindr app, offering a convenient and private testing option. The move aims to overcome barriers to HIV testing such as clinic hours, transportation, costs, and stigma. Grindr plans to expand similar programs globally.
Month: November 2023
Bumble for Friends Introduced AI-Powered Icebreakers
Grindr Says It Takes Kidnappings and Safety of Its Subscribers Seriously
IOL – Grindr has issued a safety warning to South African users following a series of kidnappings targeting its members. These incidents, involving demands for ransom and physical harm, have prompted Grindr to enhance its safety features. The app now offers a daily safety warning, the option to disable location sharing, video calling for identity verification, and identification of suspicious locations.
by Siyabonga Sithole
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As Youngsters Put off Marriage, BharatMatrimony Eyes the Dating Pie
NEW INDIAN EXPRESS – BharatMatrimony, India's largest matrimonial service, is branching out into the dating market with the launch of a new platform, luv.com. This move reflects a cultural shift among young people in India, who are increasingly interested in dating and forming serious relationships before committing to marriage. The company emphasizes that luv.com will focus on serious, meaningful relationships.
Grindr CEO: Matching Is a Big AI Opportunity
BLOOMBERG – Grindr CEO George Arison joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow after Grindr posted third quarter revenue that is higher by 39% YOY. He lays out the kinds of features the company is working on, and how it is looking to integrate AI capabilities.
Study: Gen Z Is Comfortable With Multiple Sex Partners
FOX NEWS – A study reported by Fox News Digital reveals that 57% of Gen Z, those aged 18-29, are open to non-monogamous relationships. This finding comes from a survey by Ashley Madison, where 40% of its new members in 2022 were from this age group. The survey highlights a trend towards greater acceptance of non-traditional relationships among younger people. Additionally, despite their comfort with non-monogamy, Gen Z members tend to keep their relationships and sexual life private, particularly on social media.
Internet Dating Jobs Listing Update – November 2023
OPW – The new Internet dating jobs listing is live on the Internet Dating Jobs blog.
Below see a couple of this month's most interesting offers:
ParshipMeet Group
Junior Office Manager
Together Light
Lead Attorney for Immigration Firm
Betterhalf
Associate Director – Finance
Bumble
Associate Director of Product – Badoo
Grindr
Director of Product & Operations, Customer Experience
Hinge
Director of Education & Outreach, Hinge Trust & Safety
Social Discovery Group
CTO
Tinder
VP Marketing, Europe
To see more open positions go here.
Do you have an idating industry job offer which is not included? Please, send it to tips@onlinepersonalswatch.com and we will add it to the list.
Hookup App Feeld Partners With Users for Rebrand
MASHABLE – Feeld, a dating app for sexual exploration, has undergone a rebrand with input from users, focusing on personal transformation and curiosity. The app, originally known for threesomes, now embraces a wider range of sexual interests and identities, with many users exploring queer identities and diverse fantasies. The rebrand includes new visuals and a global event to mark this shift.
Tawkify Announces Live Dating Show With Bravo and Netflix Stars
PR NEWSWIRE – Matchmaking service Tawkify announces "Tawkify Live," a new series launching in January 2024 on Tawkify's Instagram. The series will feature Marysol Patton (RHOM, RHUGT), Jackie Goldschneider (RHONJ), and Marshall Glaze (Love is Blind) as they discuss their relationships and dating experiences. Each host will have 4-8 episodes. The show will offer unfiltered insights into dating and relationships, with tips, stories, and games.
Bumble CFO Anuradha Subramanian Joins The New York Times Board of Directors
BUSINESSWIRE – Anuradha (Anu) B. Subramanian, CFO of Bumble, has been appointed to The New York Times board of directors. Ms. Subramanian, 42, joined Bumble in 2020. Previously, she was the CFO of digital at Univision Communications.
