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International IDEA Summit in Singapore: a Gathering of Online Dating Leaders
OPW – The International IDEA Summit held in Singapore on January 25, 2024, was a hit. Arranged by Courtland Brooks/IDEA and hosted and sponsored by Lunch Actually Group, the event gathered top dating industry leaders from Asia and beyond. Speakers included Shigeru Ishizaka, CEO of IBJ; Zhao Can, VP of Zhenai; Alex Tam, CEO of Paktor; and Haluk Akin, CEO & Founder of Pembe Panjur, sharing their insights on the future of online dating.
A big shoutout to Violet Lim and Jamie Lee from Lunch Actually Group for an outstanding job hosting. Thanks also to our sponsors: ParshipMeet Group, RealMe, along with Courtland Brooks and Matchmaker.com, for their support in making the summit a place for meaningful conversations and connections.
The Dating Industry Growth Team
OPW – My team and I have been working for online dating and matchmaking companies, along with social discovery companies since, well, forever (2000)! I've recruited an extensive team over the years, and we're always interested in working for interesting new clients. We don't always have capacity, but we'd love to talk with you if you want some assistance and are interested in adding more capability and a wealth of experience to your team.
For the price of a marketing manager you can get access to our seasoned team of online dating professionals. See Testimonials here. See pricing and service overview. Email mark@courtlandbrooks.com or simply book an opening call here.
A Foreign Affair Assists Clients After Safety Concerns With International Dating Apps
PR NEWSWIRE – The U.S. Embassy in Bogota has issued a travel warning for American men visiting Colombia, highlighting a series of attacks, including murders, linked to meeting local women via dating apps. In contrast, A Foreign Affair (AFA), an Arizona-based matchmaking company, boasts a safe track record, having safely guided thousands of American men in Colombia for over 25 years. AFA's president, John Adams, emphasizes their rigorous safety protocols, including detailed background checks on male clients as mandated by the International Marriage Broker Act of 2005 (IMBRA), which cover criminal and marital records, and checks against the national sex offender database. Women are also vetted thoroughly, ensuring safe and reliable introductions.
Internet Dating Jobs Listing Update – January 2024
OPW – 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
Manager Business Development
Together Light
Manager of Influencer / Affiliate Partnership Program
Grindr
Director of Product & Operations, Customer Experience
Hinge
VP of Artificial Intelligence
Matrimony.com
VP – Digital Marketing
Social Discovery Group
CEO EVA AI
Tinder
VP Marketing, Europe
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.
DineMe – the Food-Lover’s Dating App
STANDARD.CO.UK – DineMe is a new dating app focusing on connecting people through their shared love of food and drink. It allows users to craft their ideal date by choosing a bar, restaurant, or cuisine, and setting preferences for time, date, and topics of conversation, including who will pay the bill. Unlike other dating apps, DineMe doesn't feature details like height, work, education, and lifestyle choices, which some may find limiting. Users can see photos, names, ages, interests, and bios of potential matches.
New Dating App Encourages Users to Showcase Their “Flaws”
JEWISH JOURNAL – Flawed, a new dating app founded by Tanya Tsikanovsky, encourages users to showcase their perceived flaws alongside their strengths in their profiles. The app requires users to list at least five flaws, fostering a culture of authenticity and transparency. The app offers a selection of over a hundred potential flaws.
Announcing LTR Edition 28 With Rakesh Yadav (Client Solutions Manager – Dating, DACH at TikTok) and Neil Davis (Chief Business Officer at RealMe)
OPW – Edition 28 of the LTR (Love, Tech, Relationships) online experience will be on Wed, Jan 10th at 1PM EST (New York time). In this edition Rakesh Yadav, Client Solutions Manager – Dating, DACH at TikTok, will present "Dating on TikTok – How Dating Companies Are Winning on TikTok." We will also have a presentation from Neil Davis, Chief Business Officer at RealMe on Dating Safety: Cost or Revenue, After-thought or By-design and How the Garbo Experiment Actually Proved the Model.
We have a half-hour of networking on virtual tables, followed by 50 mins of presentations and another short networking session. 1.5 hours all-in.
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 28 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.