LINKEDIN – Able Joseph, founder and former CEO of the successful Indian dating site Aisle, has embarked on a new project: Jamm, a members-only social network designed for real-life interactions. Following Aisle's acquisition by Info Edge, Jamm aims to connect people through engaging activities, diversifying the social networking landscape with a focus on in-person experiences.
Month: January 2024
Dating App Heybaby Offers $10,000 to First Member to Have a Baby
PR NEWSWIRE – heybaby, the dating app that helps singles who have kids or want kids create happy families, announced the launch of their $10K first "heybaby Baby" contest. The contest aims to celebrate and support the first family formed through the app, emphasizing the financial aspect of raising a child. Participants must prove they met on heybaby and conceived after joining the app. heybaby was created by three dads who know firsthand the joys and challenges of raising children while trying to maintain a healthy relationship.
happn and the Alternative Story Collaborate to Offer Free Therapy for Online Dating Challenges
BOLDOUTLINE – Happn, a leading real-life dating app, partners with The Alternative Story, a mental health organization, to launch #SundaySharingSessions. This initiative offers happn users free counselling chat sessions every Sunday from Jan 14 to Feb 4, 2024, addressing challenges like emotional burnout in digital dating and the importance of mental health in relationships. The partnership aims to provide a supportive space for honest conversations and professional guidance, reflecting both organizations' commitment to enhancing mental well-being in the dating world.
Online Dating Apps Encounter a Rise in Ethical Non-Monogamy Profiles, Sparking Mixed Reactions
WALL STREET JOURNAL – Dating app users seeking monogamous relationships are increasingly encountering profiles of people in open or ethically non-monogamous (ENM) relationships, causing confusion and frustration. Mainstream apps like Hinge and Bumble, traditionally used for finding monogamous partners, now host a growing number of ENM users. While some advocate for specific filters to separate these different relationship preferences, others argue for inclusivity of all relationship styles. This trend reflects a broader shift in relationship dynamics and the diversity of modern dating preferences.
Thursday App CEO Apologizes for Insensitive Layoff Announcement on LinkedIn
CITYAM – The CEO of the dating app Thursday, George Rawlings, apologized following backlash over a LinkedIn post about layoffs at his company. In the deleted post, he stated that 70% of the staff pictured had been made redundant, yet claimed Thursday was stronger than ever. His post, perceived as insensitive, drew mixed reactions. The app, known for its once-a-week live feature and pop-up events in London and New York, had raised £2.5m in seed funding. Rawlings acknowledged the post did not convey his intended message and expressed a commitment to rectify this and do right by his team.
Internet Dating Jobs Listing Update – January 2024
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
Manager Business Development
Together Light
Manager of Influencer / Affiliate Partnership Program
Grindr
Director of Product & Operations, Customer Experience
Hinge
VP of Artificial Intelligence
Matrimony.com
VP – Digital Marketing
Social Discovery Group
CEO EVA AI
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.
Adidas Teams up With Bumble to Combat Gymtimidation
Tokyo Government to Release Official Dating App
SORANEWS24 – The Tokyo Metropolitan Government plans to launch a dating app for those 18+ in Tokyo, featuring a rigorous government-backed vetting process for marital status and income. Aimed at combating modern dating challenges and declining birth rates, this AI-driven app has faced mixed reactions for its approach to social issues. Its effectiveness remains to be seen.
Tinder Services Ending in Belarus
MEDUZA – Tinder will cease its operations in Belarus. The access to Tinder in Belarus will end on February 15.
Hinge Announces $1M Fund to Help Gen Z Build In-person Connections
ATLANTA NEWS FIRST – Hinge is addressing the increasing loneliness among Gen Z by launching the "One More Hour" initiative. This program aims to counteract the lack of in-person connection that today's young adults experience, estimated at 1,000 fewer hours annually. To support this cause, Hinge, in collaboration with DoSomething Strategic and the Foundation for Social Connection, is creating a $1M fund. Josh Penny, Hinge's director of social impact, explained that the fund would provide grants ranging from $10K to $25K to eligible organizations in Atlanta. These organizations can apply for the grants starting January 8, 2024, with the application period closing on January 30, 2024. The initiative involves a panel of young adults who will help identify and select the groups to receive the funding.
