FORBES – Club Pillar is a new members-only dating app designed for sober individuals and those who avoid alcohol. Founder Jessie Urvater created the platform to provide a space for sober and health-conscious people to meet, addressing the lack of dating options outside alcohol-focused venues. Unlike traditional dating apps, Club Pillar limits daily profiles and hosts in-person events to encourage real connections. The app aims to change the negative stigma around sobriety by offering a community for those who prefer alcohol-free dating.
Month: September 2024
UK Train Operator Blocks Dating Apps on On-Board WiFi
Taimi Dating App Launches Polyamory Feature
HYPEBAE – Taimi's latest feature allows polyamorous users to "customize their profiles by selecting their preferred romance type, whether they are polyamorous individuals, are part of a polycule or couple." Ethical non-monogamy has grown in popularity since 2020, with Gen Z contemplating the lifestyle more than generations before them. "Research shows that ~4-5% of Americans are involved in consensual non-monogamy, and these numbers are steadily rising."
Online Dating Caused a Rise in US Income Inequality, Research Paper Shows
BLOOMBERG – A research paper by the Federal Reserve Banks of Dallas and St. Louis and Haverford College found that online dating has contributed to rising income inequality in the US. Since dating apps became popular, people are more likely to marry partners with similar education and income levels, accounting for about half of the increase in income inequality between 1980 and 2020. This trend has led to a 3% increase in the Gini coefficient, which measures income inequality, by concentrating wealth in certain households.
Tinder Goes Publicly Pro-abortion With Planned Parenthood Partnership
LIVEACTION – Tinder has partnered with Planned Parenthood and fashion brand Area to promote abortion rights, debuting a "Bans Off Our Bodies" t-shirt at New York Fashion Week. The shirt, featuring the Tinder logo, aligns with the company's pro-choice stance, which they have become more vocal about since the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Tinder also donated $25K to Planned Parenthood. The partnership reflects the dating app's stance on reproductive freedom, with Tinder citing concerns over how abortion restrictions impact dating behavior and connection.
BLK Dating App Survey Finds 43% of Black Gen Z Singles Are Celibate
ESSENCE – A recent survey by BLK Dating App revealed that 43% of Black Gen Z daters are currently practicing celibacy. Among this group, 64% of Black women have chosen a celibate lifestyle, with 61% citing personal growth or self-discovery as the primary motivation. Additionally, many respondents expressed frustration with the toxic dating environment as another key reason for their decision.
Internet Dating Jobs Listing Update – September 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
Legal Counsel
FriendFinder Networks
Data Scientist
DOWN
Social Apps Marketing Director
Grindr
Managing Director, Grindr for Equality
Match Group
Director, Senior Counsel, EMEA
Reflex Media
Creative Director
Social Discovery Group
Chief Growth Officer
Tinder
Director of Product Design, Growth and Revenue
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.
Tinder Launches Consent Education Course for Young Australians
Bumble to Leverage AI to Help Users With Profile Creation and Conversations
TECH CRUNCH – Bumble is increasing its focus on AI, introducing new features like an AI-assisted photo picker and conversation tools to help users create profiles and engage confidently. The new AI-powered features will launch on the app this winter.
Drybaby Is a Dating App for the ‘Sober Curious’ Movement
