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The Top Internet Dating Reporters in 2023, According to Online Personals Watch

Posted on June 12, 2024

Top reporters post 2023OPW – Each year we take a look at which reporters have received the most coverage on Online Personals Watch. Here's our rankings for 2023.

1. Anna Iovine, Mashable
2.-3. Jessica Bursztynsky, Fast Company and Sarah Perez, Tech Crunch
4. Lauren Forristal, Tech Crunch
5. Aisha Malik, Tech Crunch  
Shared 6.-10. place: Emma Hinchliffe, senior writer for Fortune; Amanda Silberling, senior writer for Tech Crunch; Dana Leigh, editor at Techround; Audrey Kemp, reporter for The Drum; Harri Weber, former senior reporter for Tech Crunch, now freelancer; Aditi Shrikant, senior reporter at CNBC; Denny Jacob, reporter at Wall Street Journal; Ivan Mehta, reporter for Tech Crunch

Read the full post on Courtland Brooks blog

Apple iOS 18 to Introduce Hidden Apps

Posted on June 11, 2024

Apple hidden appsTHE PINK NEWS – Apple's iOS 18 is set to introduce new features, including the ability to hide apps. iOS will include features like call recording, scheduled text messages and AI-created images. But there's one iOS 18 feature in particular which has people talking: Locked and hidden apps. Apple is including "two new ways to protect sensitive apps and the information inside them". Apple has said that the new features are set to arrive in the autumn, just in time for cuffing season.

by Gabriella Ferlita
See full article at The Pink News

Online Personals Watch Turns 20 Today!

Posted on June 9, 2024

Opw icon fb 2019OPW – Exactly 20 years ago, on June 9th, 2004, Online Personals Watch embarked on a journey to redefine how industry professionals stay informed about the ever-evolving world of online dating. Founded by Mark Brooks, a luminary in the online dating industry, our platform has been the go-to source for C-level executives, media professionals, and venture capitalists seeking the latest news and insights. I (Irena Brooks) became editor in 2006. Not only do we offer curated daily news summaries, CEO interviews, and leadership conferences, but we also provide a comprehensive news archive dating back to 2004. Additionally, OPW offers tailored company-specific news searches and financial analysis one-pagers. In celebration of this milestone, we're hosting a special LTR online conference on June 12th (see www.LTR.us). Join us for an exclusive event featuring esteemed speakers: Dan Ariely, author and professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University, and bestselling author; Jim Safka, former CEO of Match.com; and Daniel Salmon, partner and head of U.S. Internet at New Street Research.

Let's celebrate 20 years of informing and empowering professionals in this fascinating industry! We will also have Wall Street Journal and New York Times reporters attending, I should note. Email mark@courtlandbrooks.com if you would like to join this (free) online leadership gathering. – Irena Brooks, Editor, OPW

Internet Dating Jobs Listing Update – June 2024

Posted on June 7, 2024

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
  Senior Controller

The Meet Group
  Director of Technical Operations

Together Light
  Entrepreneurial Exec in Int'l BPO/Tech/Business

Betterhalf
  Director of Sales

Grindr
  Senior Director, Corporate Communications

Hinge
  Director, AI Platform

Social Discovery Group
  Chief Growth Officer

Tinder
  Sr. Director, Product Design

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.

LinkedIn Is Becoming the New Unexpected Dating Platform

Posted on June 5, 2024

LinkedIn as a dating aappNEWSWEEK – LinkedIn is gaining attention as a potential dating app, with users reporting receiving messages from matchmakers and expressing surprise at the platform's evolving role. Despite LinkedIn's assertion that it's a professional network, some feel it's inevitable that it will be used for dating purposes. However, the blending of professional and personal interactions isn't always welcome, with studies showing a high rate of unwelcome romantic advances, particularly toward women. Other unexpected platforms, like exercise app Strava and language-learning app Duolingo, are also being used for dating.

by Alice Gibbs
See full article at Newsweek

Which Dating Apps Got the Most Press Coverage Last Year?

Posted on June 5, 2024

Top press coverage in 2023OPW – Last year, we mentioned 185 internet dating industry brands in 677 posts. Match Group and its brands are still dominating this list and Tinder took over the first place from Bumble this time. Here is the full list of companies with the most press coverage for 2023.

1. Tinder (85 posts)
2. Bumble (79 posts)
3. Match Group (65 posts)
4. Grindr (39 posts)
5. Hinge (31 posts)
6. Muzz (14 posts)
7. PlentyofFish (13 posts)
8. eHarmony (12 posts)
9. OkCupid (10 posts)
10. Spark Networks, CoffeeMeetsBagel, Match.com, and FITFCK

See the full post at Courtland Brooks Blog

Announcing LTR Special Edition 32 With Dan Ariely, Jim Safka and Daniel Salmon

Posted on June 4, 2024

LTR logo for social mediaOPW – Special edition 32 of the LTR online experience will be on Wednesday, June 12th at 1pm EST (New York time). In this edition we will hear from Dan Ariely, author and professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University, who will discuss lessons and learning from behavioral economics in a keynote fireside chat; Jim Safka, former CEO of Match.com, who will discuss the growth of online dating and our challenges in a fireside chat; and Daniel Salmon, partner and head of U.S. Internet at New Street Research, who will provide an industry analysis and discuss AI applications in dating.

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

See the LTR Edition 32 speakers and invite page here

Email mark@courtlandbrooks.com to RSVP.

This LTR is kindly sponsored by ParshipMeet Group, RealMe, along with Courtland Brooks and Matchmaker.com.

 

Study Reveals Women Detect Threats in Online Dating Profiles Through Facial Features and Biographical Cues

Posted on May 24, 2024

Woman using a dating app
PSYPOST – A study in Computers in Human Behavior found that women are less likely to show interest in online dating profiles with facial features suggesting aggression (like a pronounced jawline or narrow eyes) and biographical details indicating traits such as narcissism, impulsiveness, or hostility towards women. These biographical details included language that dehumanizes or objectifies women. Typical online dating safety tips did not help women better detect these threats, highlighting the need for improved safety measures on dating platforms.

by Eric W. Dolan
See full article at PsyPost