PR NEWSWIRE – Swerv is a new location-based dating app that facilitates real-life connections by guiding users to venues where they are more likely to meet potential matches. It anonymously displays compatible people in the same area and offers suggestions on where to meet, prioritizing organic interactions over digital exchanges.
Month: September 2024
Cupid’s Coach Podcast With Julie Ferman and Mark Brooks – Online Dating: Its Evolution and Future
OPW – Mark Brooks, a leading consultant in the online dating industry, is featured as a special guest on Cupid's Coach podcast with host Julie Ferman. In this episode, they dive into the evolution and future of online dating, offering insights from Mark's extensive experience in the industry. They also explore the theme of resilience, highlighting the challenges many face while searching for love. Mark details his personal story of resilience against his health challenges this year. Julie Ferman is a professional matchmaker and dating coach with over three decades of experience. Her podcast "Cupid's Coach" is a popular resource for singles, featuring engaging discussions with expert guests.
Match Group Names Sean Edgett Chief Legal Officer & Secretary
PR NEWSWIRE – Match Group has appointed Sean Edgett as its new Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, effective Sep 23, 2024. Edgett, who previously served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Twitter and most recently as Chief Legal Officer at UPSIDE Foods, will be responsible for leading Match Group's legal functions. He will report directly to CEO Bernard Kim and relocate to Los Angeles.
Tawkify Offers a Personalized Matchmaking Service for App-Weary Singles
HEARST – Tawkify is a matchmaking service, not a traditional dating app, that pairs users with a personal matchmaker. Unlike app-based platforms, Tawkify provides human touch by having matchmakers get to know users, find compatible matches, and even plan dates. The service focuses on long-term relationships, vetting users through background checks and identity verification, ensuring a serious dating pool. Tawkify claims an 80% success rate within 12 matches, with membership starting at $4,900. It's designed for those tired of swiping and seeking a more curated, personalized approach to dating.
Japanese Dating App Pairs Introduces My Number Card IC Chip Verification to Boost User Security
PR TIMES – The dating app Pairs has introduced online identity verification using the IC chip embedded in Japan's My Number card. Pairs users can now verify their identity through a seamless, in-app process that reads the IC chip of the My Number card, without requiring photo uploads of documents or selfies. Pairs emphasizes that while it uses certain personal data like birthdate and gender, it does not store or use the individual's My Number.
Rizz AI App Helps Users Improve Dating Conversations
ASSOCIATED PRESS – Rizz, an AI-powered dating assistant, helps users navigate dating conversations by analyzing screenshots from platforms like Tinder, Instagram, or iMessage and offering tailored response suggestions. Co-founder Roman Khaves explains that Rizz was launched in 2022 after recognizing the common difficulty of maintaining engaging conversations on dating apps. With ~7.5M downloads, the app has seen significant demand, growing 30% monthly. While Instagram and Tinder have added AI features, Rizz focuses on providing more in-depth strategies to help users connect more effectively. Despite concerns, Khaves emphasizes that Rizz is designed to enhance, not replace, human interaction, ensuring users retain control over what messages are sent.
Lunch Actually and Paktor Merge to Lead Asia’s Dating Scene
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Dating App “First Round’s On Me” Launches Nationwide
LA BUSINESS JOURNAL – First Round's On Me, a dating app that launched nationwide in late August 2024 with $5M in funding, differentiates itself by requiring users to schedule a date within 24 hours of matching. Founded by Joe Feminella and inspired by his own relationship, the app seeks to provide a more authentic dating experience.
‘Throuples’ Dating App Feeld Almost Doubles Turnover to £39.5M
Flutrr and ALTRD Launch AI Music Tool for Personalized Dating
ANI PR – Flutrr, India's first vernacular dating app, has partnered with tech company ALTRD to introduce an AI-powered music tool that allows users to create personalized songs for their matches based on user inputs. Flutrr is targeting Tier 2 and Tier 3 Indian markets and supports multiple languages.