Category: Bumble

The Internet Is Moving To Video, But Not Dating Apps

Posted on May 18, 2017

Lively iconTHE VERGE – May 17 – Dating apps are quick to try new trends. But when it comes to video, options are lacking. Top dating apps such as Tinder, Happn or Hinge don't allow users to share or upload videos. Earlier this year, Bumble announced its plan to add 10-second clips to its service, though it's yet to be made available. "Video is scary," says Behzad Behrouzi, who oversees product operations at Lively, a video-based dating app. Lively launched in 2016 under the umbrella of Zoosk. In March, Lively introduced Quickies, a Snapchat-like feature that allows users to record short clips of themselves with frames and filters. Implementing video requires time and money for development. Even if a business has the funds to add videos, there's the concern of bad behavior.

by Megan Farokhmanesh
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Q&A With The CEO Of Dating App Badoo

Posted on April 19, 2017

Badoo andrey andreev 2017 croppedBUSINESS INSIDER – Apr 18 – Andrey Andreev hasn't done any interview since 2013. He is the CEO of Badoo. Russian-born Andreev prefers to maintain a low-profile, despite his app's popularity. Badoo was the most downloaded dating app in 21 countries in 2016, ahead of Tinder which was the most downloaded in 18 countries. Badoo has been completely redesigned. Andreev admitted that it was long overdue. Badoo was launched in 2006, and it raised $30M from Russian VC firm FINAM Technology Fund in 2008. The fund bought 10% of Badoo, which valued the business at $300M, before buying another 10% in 2009 at a higher valuation. Badoo does deals with other dating apps but it isn't looking for acquisitions. Smaller apps (Blendr, Huggle, Chappy) use Badoo's technology in exchange for a 50% revenue share deal. The most high-profile partnership that Badoo has is with Bumble. The partnership between Badoo and Bumble isn't a 50/50 revenue share deal, Andreev said. Read the full Business Insider interview.

by James Cook
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Bumble Founder: “We Are Helping To Change Some Very Archaic Norms”

Posted on March 20, 2017

Bumble office meetingNY TIMES – Mar 18 – Bumble is a two-year-old dating app created by Ms. Wolfe. Women must make the first move, nudity is verboten and kindness is part of the company mission. Most women who have played the online dating game have cringed or worse on occasion. Accounts like Tindernightmares, detailing the most horrific pickup lines, and ByeFelipe, which calls out men who turn hostile when rejected, have millions of followers. They are snapshots of what it is to be a woman swiping online. Bumble, often called "feminist Tinder", won't change the rules of dating overnight, but in the ecosystem of online dating, it aims to be a little less agonizing for women. The company says its abuse report rate is among the lowest of its competitors, at 0.005%. The company is also offering webinars for college users in which experts advise on subjects from "how to do your taxes" to "how to recognize sexual assault". Ms. Wolfe also said users would soon be able to chat with an on-call gynecologist (her own).

by Jessica Bennett
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Whitney Wolfe And The Future Of Her App Bumble

Posted on March 15, 2017

Bumble logoTEXAS MONTHLY – Mar 14 – Bumble now has ~12.5M registered users. Bumble founder, Whitney Wolfe, says she wants the app to be a "hub of connections." She wants women to be in control of all the relationships they build, whether they be romantic (Bumble), platonic (friend-finding Bumble BFF) or professional (the-soon-to-be-released Bumble Biz). Wolfe aims for Bumble to be the inverse of Facebook. "Facebook is good at connecting you to people you know. We want to connect you to people you don't know." Wolfe also wants to expand from digital to physical spaces by opening a number of "social hives," physical locations where Bumble users can meet.

by Emily McCullar
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Bumble Ads Encourage Women To ‘Be The CEO Their Parents Always Wanted Them To Marry’

Posted on March 9, 2017

Bumble billboardADNEWS – Mar 8 – Bumble has launched billboards across America aimed at empowering women. The ads encourage users to be the CEO, rather than date the CEO and not be afraid to make the first move. Bumble VP of brand content Alexandra Williamson says that women have previously been told that approaching the man is aggressive or desperate, which is an outdated notion.

by Lindsay Bennett
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Tinder Select Is For Celebrities And Attractive People

Posted on March 8, 2017

Tinder selectTECH CRUNCH – Mar 8 – Tinder has been operating a members-only version of the platform called Tinder Select, which is for only the elite users on the app, including CEOs, super models, and other affluent types.Tinder has invited people to the platform, some of whom have the ability to 'nominate' others. But those who were nominated can't nominate anyone else, which prevents the members-only layer of the app from spreading uncontrollably. It's unclear exactly how Tinder decides who gets invited and who doesn't. One factor that might be included in the Tinder Select criteria could be the Tinder Elo score, which is an algorithmic rating system across all Tinder users. Tinder Select has been around for almost six months. This isn't the first time a dating app has tried to serve its top users. There is Raya and The League. Bumble is relaunching its VIBee "verified" tier which rewards users who make a positive contribution to the Bumble community.

by Jordan Crook
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Whitney Wolfe, The Queen Bee Of Digital Dating

Posted on March 6, 2017

Bumble whitney wolfe in the officeDAILYMAIL.CO.UK – Mar 5 – Dating app Bumble, which now boasts 12.5M users, is the brainchild of Whitney Wolfe, a 27-year-old entrepreneur. 'I'm a very confident person, but I felt as if I was always supposed to be more submissive when it came to dating,' says Whitney, former VP of marketing at Tinder. 'If I make the first move, I'm perceived as a crazy girl. That's not fair. With Bumble, we're serious about putting women in the driver's seat', she says. 'The men who use Bumble appreciate a confident woman, a woman who has a voice,' she continues. She believes this reversal of stereotypical gender roles itself encourages better behaviour. In a little over two years, Bumble reports that it has had ~5k engagements and weddings.

by Jane Mulkerrins
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7Park Data Analysis: Dating Apps Worldwide

Posted on February 23, 2017

Dating apps icons7PARK DATA BLOG – Feb 13 – 7Park Data decided to take a look at how people use dating apps around the world and how different apps compare to each other. Based on 7Park Data analysis of weekly active users (WAUs) and time spent in dating apps, Argentina is the most amorous country of them all. As far as the top dating apps globally, based on WAUs and time spent in app, Tinder and Grindr lead the pack. ~84% of Bumble and 41.5% of OkCupid users also use Tinder. Interestingly, only 12.6% of Tinder users try their luck on Bumble and 10.8% on OkCupid. You can download the full report here.

by Maria Kelly
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Facts About Dating App Bumble

Posted on February 14, 2017

Bumble logoFORBES – Feb 14 – Bumble app was founded by Whitney Wolfe, a member of FORBES' 30 Under 30 2017 and a cofounder of Tinder. Women have to make the first move by sending the first message after two users swipe right on each other. The app claims 12.5M registered users. They tend to be young and well-educated. The average user spends 100 minutes a day on the app. Bumble's facilitated 750M matches after two years in operation, and is responsible for 5k weddings and engagements.

by Katie Sola
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London Eye Partners With Bumble For Valentine’s Day Event

Posted on February 8, 2017

London_eye_bumble_valentines_dating_eventEVENT MAGAZINE – Feb 7 – The Coca-Cola London Eye has teamed up with dating app, Bumble, to offer a special first date experience for singles on Valentine's Day. The dedicated Bumble capsule on the London Eye will host 20 single men and women as they meet for the first time. Singles has to register with the London Eye team and places will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.

by Alison Ledger
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