BUSINESS INSIDER – Mar 13 – Instead of showing profile pictures and text, Waving plays people's voice. After telling the app what a user is looking for in a potential date, it will show him/her the pictureless profiles of possible matches and lets him/her listen to the recordings they've made. Users can record themselves saying whatever they like and can title each recording as they wish, such as "Hello," "Hobbies," or "Things I Like." For now, Waving isn't policing what people say in their recordings or how they label them. Unfortunately, Waving abandons voice messages as soon as users match and then they start text messaging just like on most other dating apps.
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TheSugarBook, The Controversial Malaysian Dating Platform, To Host A Launch Party
BUSINESS INSIDER – Mar 13 – TheSugarBook matches younger "sugar babies" with older and wealthier men and women. Their launch party is set for April 27 at the Imperial by Zouk nightspot in Kuala Lumpur. In Singapore, a Member of Parliament said that the police will keep a close watch on the platform and action will be taken if money is found to be exchanged for sexual services among users.
Tinder Is Not The #1 Dating App In Japan
BUSINESS INSIDER – Mar 6 – The online dating market continues to grow in Japan as well. The market size was ~ 25.6B yen in 2017 (~ 200M Eur), and according to forecasts, it should grow 37.4B yen (~290M Eur) in 2018, or by 46% according to Business Insider Japan. However, Tinder is not the largest dating app on the Japanese market. It is Pairs, a Facebook-based dating app that is also owned by Match Group.
by Jonas Grundler
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How App For Food Lovers Accidentally Turned Into A Speed Dating App
BUSINESS INSIDER – Feb 14 – Dindr was an app that was supposed to make it easier to meet friends at restaurants for dinner. But when the cofounder discovered that people were secretly using it for meeting love interests and making dates, he retooled it as a sort of speed dating app. Users swipe through potential matches, which is based in part on their foods preferences. Then, twice a day at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., everyone logs on for a six-minute round of chatting. Users get to chat with one match at a time with a short window to make plans or move on. If no plans are made, they can you meet another person. Dindr now has about 3,500 users worldwide including 1,400 people who downloaded the app in the month since it was relaunched as a dating app. About 100 people are joining every day.
Credit Score Is Important When It Comes To Dating
BUSINESS INSIDER – Feb 13 – The majority of online daters would prefer a partner with a good credit score than a nice car. A good credit score is perceived to be a sign of responsibility, trustworthiness, and intelligence, according to Discover and Match Group survey of 2,000 American adults. "Money talks, but your credit score can speak more about who you are as a person, and singles agree that those with good credit tend to be conscientious and reliable," says Dr. Helen Fisher, chief scientific advisor for Match.com.
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Bumble Has Hired Celebrity Sister Executives
BUSINESS INSIDER – Nov 9 – Erin and Sara Foster, who are known for their satirical portrayal of Hollywood on Barely Famous, are thrilled to bring a fresh perspective to Bumble as Heads of Creative for Bumble BFF and Bumble Bizz. For the remainder of 2017, the sisters plan to focus on brand awareness for Bumble.
The Most Elite Dating Clubs In London And New York
4. Raya: £5.99 a month.
Allegedly popular among celebrities, and first came to public attention in 2015 when Kelly Osbourne's profile was leaked.
3. The League: The Ivy League one – £12.50 a month.
The League opened for business in London this summer after expanding to several U.S. cities. Founder Amanda Bradford's goal is to keep the club "well-balanced, diverse, and classy."
2. The Inner Circle: from £20 per month.
The Inner Circle launched in Europe in 2013, and is now present in 20 cities worldwide. In the US it has a presence in New York, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Houston.
1. Social Concierge: £40 per month.
Nana Wereko-Brobby, also a professional matchmaker, launched Social Concierge in London in 2011 and Manhattan in February 2017. Users don't have profiles and don't swipe, instead the app puts on a series of events.
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Psychologist Eli Finkel: Tinder And Bumble Are The Only Dating Services Worth Your Time
BUSINESS INSIDER – Sep 28 – Psychologist Eli Finkel says the only real advantage to online dating is that it introduces you to tons of potential dates. There's no evidence that matching algorithms work, Finkel says. That's why Finkel thinks apps like Tinder and Bumble are the best option for single people today. Finkel is a psychologist at Northwestern University and a professor at the Kellogg School of Management; he's also the author of "The All-or-Nothing Marriage." Finkel and his colleagues have been studying online dating for years."
by Shana Lebowitz
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