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Le Club: a Bumble-Like Dating App Where Women Take the Lead

Posted on January 24, 2025
Two people enjoying a scenic view while holding a phone, with the text overlay reading 'Le Club' and a slogan about creating a city where no one feels alone.

BUSTLE – Le Club is a dating platform designed to simplify and improve the way women make connections by focusing on curated, city-based experiences. Instead of swiping, users set their preferences and values, and the app connects them with compatible matches in their area. On Le Club, women take the lead in choosing who they want to connect with. A key feature is the “City Mate” program, which pairs users with pre-vetted local companions who can join them for events, show them around a city, or simply share meaningful moments. Le Club also partners with local businesses like bars and restaurants to create personalized activities for users.

by David Webb
See full article at Bustle

Dating App Stay In Your Lane Focuses on Safety and Authenticity

Posted on January 20, 2025

Stay In Your Lane logoEIN NEWSWIRES – Michael Kelly, an entrepreneur from Pittsburgh, has launched "Stay In Your Lane," an online dating app prioritizing user safety and authenticity. Drawing on 16 years of personal experience, the app addresses common dating platform issues such as fake profiles and outdated photos. Key features include facial recognition, timestamped selfies, live video chats, and privacy tools like screenshot protection. The app offers an ad-free experience with free unlimited messaging and visibility of profile likes.

See full article at Ein Newswires

Internet Dating Jobs Listing Update – January 2025

Posted on January 17, 2025

Internet dating jobs logoOPW – 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
  Business Controller

Bumble
  Associate Director, Internal Communications

Grindr
  Director of Product Management, Trust & Safety

Match Group
  Director, Product AI

Matrimony.com
  Chief Financial Officer

Social Discovery Ventures
  Chief Financial Officer

Spark Networks
  Paid Media Director

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.

Unveiling the Agenda: New York Conference Set for March 19th, 2025

Posted on January 15, 2025

GDI conference logoOPW – Global Dating Insights and Social Discovery Insights will host a one-day industry conference in New York on March 19th, bringing together key players in the online dating space. Speakers include executives from Spark, Happn, Inner Circle, Pure, UrbanMatch, Down, and more, with Mark Brooks, CEO of the Internet Dating Excellence Association, presenting on the industry's growth trajectory. Mark will focus on trends like AI-driven matchmaking, the rise of niche apps, and new market opportunities. Panel discussions will cover scaling platforms, funding challenges, and strategies for user retention and global expansion. Early bird tickets are available until January 31st.

Mark Brooks: See you there. Tickets are at early-bird pricing of $379 right now, which I think is a steal for the value offered here!

Reminder: LTR Edition 39 Happening This Wednesday, January 15th

Posted on January 14, 2025

LTR logo for social mediaOPW – Don't miss LTR (Love, Tech, Relationships) Edition 39 this Wednesday, January 15th, at 1pm EST (New York time). Join us for an insightful edition featuring Steve Baker, former FTC director, and fraud detection expert, in an engaging fireside chat with Mark Brooks. Together, they’ll unpack the evolving landscape of trust and safety in online dating and reveal why the FTC plays a critical role in protecting users. Next, Anthony Pratkanis, acclaimed psychology expert, author of The Persuasion Age and The Age of Propaganda, and Professor Emeritus at UC Santa Cruz, takes the stage. He’ll delve into the psychology behind scams, sharing insights from his research on fraud, social influence, and consumer behavior.

If you hold a full-time leadership role at an Internet dating company, you are welcome to join IDEA and LTR events for free.

See the LTR Edition 39 speakers and registration page here

Email mark@courtlandbrooks.com to RSVP.

This LTR is kindly sponsored by Dating Through Curiosity, RealMe, Courtland Brooks, and Matchmaker.com.

Discover our collection of past LTR videos packed with insights and expertise - explore them here.

CarpeDM and Unskrypted CEOs Discuss Dating Trends and Upcoming Event

Posted on January 14, 2025

FOX5DC – CarpeDM Matchmaking Service Founder Naza Shelley and Unskrypted CEO Folasadé Ogunmokun joined Fox to talk about dating trends for the new year and their upcoming event, The Dating Game Live at Penn Social on February 8, 2025. From the best and worst first date behaviors to who should pick up the check, they shared their insights on modern dating etiquette while teasing the exciting game-show-style event where singles and couples can connect, laugh, and create unforgettable memories.

See the top news on CarpeDM

New York Is Passing a Law to Protect Online Daters

Posted on January 10, 2025
Online Dating

VICE – Starting in February, a new law in New York will require dating apps to notify users if someone has been previously banned. This measure aims to provide added user protection and reduce financial losses linked to scams just in time for Valentine’s Day.

by Sammi Caramela
See full article at Vice

Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2025


Happy New Year 2025
OPW – We wish you a very Happy New Year. To all our readers of Online Personals Watch, we wish you and your families a fantastic 2025. Thanks for your continued readership, support, and encouragement. Online Personals Watch was started in 2004, and we're now in our 21st year with the same team and zero turnover!

The Way We Like to Do Things at OPW.news – Full Credit to Journalists

Posted on December 26, 2024

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