Category: All LTR Videos

Shauny Ullman – Sharing Health Status While Protecting Privacy

Posted on July 19, 2021

LTR – July 19 – Shauny Ullman, CEO and Founder of Clear Bill of Health, or CBOH, has created a digital platform that allows users to share health information with others while protecting privacy. The company's goal is to destigmatize testing and mitigate the spread of transmissible infections. Trust is a key part of building relationships but is limited in the early part of the online dating process. CBOH aims to provide an easy way to facilitate safer social interactions with accountability and control. Shauny Ullman discusses the importance of normalizing critical health conversations with social technology in the latest video in the LTR Conference series.

LTR stands for Love, Technology, Relationships and the online conference covers the Internet dating and Online Social Communities space. It is for members of IDEA and OSCA.

The May LTR was kindly sponsored by RealMe, vPaaS by The Meet Group, Real Gifts & Courtland Brooks.

Barbara Soltysinska – Promoting Brands Through Influencer Marketing

Posted on July 12, 2021

LTR – July 12 – Barbara Soltysinska, CEO and Co-founder of indaHash, is a pioneer in the emerging influencer marketing movement. Social media influencers enjoy a strong and dynamic relationship with their fans and followers. In a time when traditional media has lost significant credibility with the public, influencers present a powerful opportunity to serve as brand ambassadors. Additionally, major platform companies like Apple are seeking to restrict access to private consumer data. The connection and trust that exists between influencers and fans can provide an avenue for continued targeting of interested audiences. Over 75% of top brands are using influencer marketing in some capacity. Online dating companies would benefit from a properly managed influencer marketing campaign. A key part of indaHash's strategy is engaging quality influencers at all levels of reach. Barbara Soltysinska, along with VP of APAC & China Ashwin Chandoesing, share valuable information on influencer marketing in the latest video in the LTR Conference series.

LTR stands for Love, Technology, Relationships and the online conference covers the Internet dating and Online Social Communities space. It is for members of IDEA and OSCA.

The May LTR was kindly sponsored by RealMe, vPaaS by The Meet Group, Real Gifts & Courtland Brooks.

Jon Birger – the Unhappy Reality of Online Dating

Posted on July 5, 2021

LTR – July 5 – Jon Birger, author of Make Your Move and Date-onomics, believes that online dating falls short of its lofty initial promises. He suggests that modern daters have lost the foundations of traditional courtship and relationship building in the algorithm-driven digital dating ecosystem. In his books, Birger cites research from multiple sources that demonstrates the increased efficacy of dating people within one’s work and social circles. The persistent issues with online dating, such as dishonest profiles and safety risks, contribute to an unsatisfactory experience for users. This is particularly true for female users. Jon Birger believes that online dating services can learn from the past to guide the future. He shares his insights and several inspiring stories in the latest video in the LTR Conference series.

LTR stands for Love, Technology, Relationships and the online conference covers the Internet dating and Online Social Communities space. It is for members of IDEA and OSCA.

The May LTR was kindly sponsored by RealMe, vPaaS by The Meet Group, Real Gifts & Courtland Brooks.

Carsten Böltz – Building a Global Group of Online Matchmaking Brands

Posted on June 28, 2021

LTR – June 28 – Carsten Böltz, CEO of Online Personals Group, has learned a great deal about building global dating brands over nearly two decades in the industry. Leveraging the lessons learned while developing Be2, Academic Singles, C-Date, and Singles50, Böltz has devised a clear strategy for success: data and psychodrama. Data analysis provides crucial information about a service and a platform. However, qualitative analysis is needed to truly understand the behaviors, motivators, and deep needs of users. Online Personals Group works with K&A Brand Research to conduct psychodrama studies on groups of 8 to 12 users to identify their underlying needs, emotions, opinions, and barriers. The intelligence gathered from the research is translated into product design. Carsten Boltz discusses branding, payment strategy, anti-fraud technology, and qualitative research in the latest video in the LTR Conference series.

LTR stands for Love, Technology, Relationships and the online conference covers the Internet dating and Online Social Communities space. It is for members of IDEA and OSCA.

The April LTR was kindly sponsored by RealMe, vPaaS by The Meet Group, Real Gifts & Courtland Brooks.

Dr. Helen Fisher – Science Proves That Love Is an Addiction, Tech Is Changing Courtship

Posted on June 21, 2021

LTR – June 21 – Dr. Helen Fisher, Biological Anthropologist at the Kinsey Institute, has devoted her career to the scientific study of love, attraction, and compatibility. Dr. Fisher, who is the Chief Scientific Advisor for Match.com, has conducted numerous neurological, empirical, and survey studies to develop a greater understanding of relationships. According to her research, technology has not killed love, it has changed courtship. Love continues to be deeply woven into society and culture. Three brain systems influence romantic love: sex drive, romantic attraction, and attachment. They are governed by hormones and neurotransmitters. Dr. Fisher's annual study of daters shows that 40% met their last first date online. Video chatting has become a significant intermediary prior to in-person meetings, providing greater opportunity for vetting and chemistry-building. Dr. Helen Fisher shares her wealth of scientific knowledge in the latest video in the LTR Conference series.

LTR stands for Love, Technology, Relationships and the online conference covers the Internet dating and Online Social Communities space. It is for members of IDEA and OSCA.

The April LTR was kindly sponsored by RealMe, vPaaS by The Meet Group, Real Gifts & Courtland Brooks.

Henning Wiechers – Germany Is a Global Leader in the Online Matchmaking Market

Posted on May 24, 2021

LTR – May 24 – The GDP per capita in the DAX region is about 80% that of the US, with Switzerland standing out at over 30% higher than the US. According to Henning Wiechers, CEO of Metaflake, the German economy is lagging from a technology perspective, but still represents the largest dating market in Europe with $250m in online and mobile dating revenue. The largest growth segments are gay dating and singles over 50. In recent years, the German dating market has consolidated around matchmaking. The momentum came from the formation of the Parship Elite Group and its acquisition of eHarmony. Spark Networks and Insparx are the other major online matchmaking companies in Germany. Henning Wiechers provides his analysis of the DAX online dating market in the latest video in the LTR Conference series.

LTR stands for Love, Technology, Relationships and the online conference covers the Internet dating and Online Social Communities space. It is for members of IDEA and OSCA.

The March LTR was kindly sponsored by RealMe, vPaaS by The Meet Group, Real Gifts & Courtland Brooks.

Gitte Bendzulla – Driving Growth and Innovation in the Pandemic Environment

Posted on May 19, 2021

LTR – May 19 – The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on online dating companies. Gitte Bendzulla, COO Spark Networks, discusses the challenges of operating a publicly traded dating company in the current global environment with Mark Brooks, CEO of Courtland Brooks. Spark Networks SE completed its acquisition of Zoosk in July 2019 to improve its position against Match Group. The combined company experienced impressive growth during 2020 as more people turned to online dating during the pandemic lockdowns. The momentum appears to have faded during Q1 2021. Companies must continue to innovate to drive growth as the world transitions to a post-pandemic environment. According to Bendzulla, Online dating company IPOs have brought positive attention to the market and help to establish better relationships with payment providers and investors. Gitte Bendzulla provides her unique perspective on the online dating and social discovery industry in the latest video in the LTR Conference series.

LTR stands for Love, Technology, Relationships and the online conference covers the Internet dating and Online Social Communities space. It is for members of IDEA and OSCA.

The February LTR was kindly sponsored by RealMe, vPaaS by The Meet Group, Tawkify, Real Gifts & Courtland Brooks.

Zach Schleien – Making Strong Human Connections With Video-first Dating

Posted on May 10, 2021

LTR – May 10 – Video chatting offers a more natural way of making human connections compared to text chatting. Zach Schleien, CEO & Co-Founder of Filter Off, believes video-first dating will revolutionize the market. The pandemic lockdowns created significant physical and social barriers. Video technology was adopted rapidly in the business world, as well as dating apps, to counter these obstacles. Schleien believes that dating apps which have integrated video secondary to profile introductions are missing a massive opportunity to improve the user experience. Zach Schleien shares the lessons he learned developing Filter Off's video speed dating in the latest video in the LTR Conference series.

LTR stands for Love, Technology, Relationships and the online conference covers the Internet dating and Online Social Communities space. It is for members of IDEA and OSCA.

The February LTR was kindly sponsored by RealMe, vPaaS by The Meet Group, Utopia Analytics, Tawkify, Real Gifts & Courtland Brooks.

Patti Stanger – Dating Apps Should Partner With Matchmakers to Provide a VIP Experience

Posted on May 3, 2021

LTR – May 3 – Patti Stanger, CEO & Owner of Millionaires Club, discusses her invaluable experiences as The Millionaire Matchmaker in this interview with Mark Brooks, CEO of Courtland Brooks. Finding love for the ultra-wealthy presents unique challenges and requires a comprehensive approach. The personalized matchmaker approach can be scaled to integrate into online dating. Stanger believes that dating apps should form alliances with matchmakers to provide a high-service option for users who desire assistance. There is an excellent opportunity to increase revenues by servicing these VIP customers. Patti Stanger discusses the benefits that matchmakers can bring to dating apps in the latest video in the LTR Conference series.

LTR stands for Love, Technology, Relationships and the online conference covers the Internet dating and Online Social Communities space. It is for members of IDEA and OSCA.

The February LTR was kindly sponsored by RealMe, vPaaS by The Meet Group, Utopia Analytics, Tawkify, Real Gifts & Courtland Brooks.

Geoff Cook – Live Streaming Video Adds Social Entertainment to Online Dating

Posted on April 26, 2021

LTR – Apr 26 – Technological innovations like live streaming video and AI will continue to improve user engagement and drive growth in the online dating industry, according to Geoff Cook, CEO of The Meet Group and General Manager Video for ParshipMeet Group. These technologies have enabled The Meet Group to significantly increase the average lifetime of its users as well as their willingness to spend. The company's live video network hosts 8.9 million viewers per month and has experienced 185% YoY growth. Through its vPaaS SDK, or video platform as a service, these positive network effects can be integrated into other dating apps. Geoff Cook discusses the benefits of broadcast video for dating apps in the latest video in the LTR Conference series.

LTR stands for Love, Technology, Relationships and the online conference covers the Internet dating and Online Social Communities space. It is for members of IDEA and OSCA.

The February LTR was kindly sponsored by RealMe, vPaaS by The Meet Group, Utopia Analytics, Tawkify, Real Gifts & Courtland Brooks.