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Announcing LTR Edition 25 With Dr Jessica Griffin and Mark Brooks

Posted on July 25, 2023

LTR logo for social mediaOPW – Edition 25 of the LTR (Love, Tech, Relationships) online experience will be on Wed, Aug 2nd at 1PM EST (New York time). In this edition, we will hear from Dr Jessica Griffin on Research Backed Strategies for Couples and Mark Brooks on Dating Industry Trends and Opportunities.

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 25 speakers and invite page here.

Email mark@courtlandbrooks.com to RSVP.

This LTR is kindly sponsored by technology providers Livebox by The Meet Group, along with Courtland Brooks and Matchmaker.com

Tandem Experiences Launches Dating App to Connect People With Toronto’s Cultural Scene

Posted on July 25, 2023

Tandem Experiences iconPRESS RELEASE – Toronto-based, women-led AI start-up Tandem Experiences has launched a free app designed to help users reimagine date nights and support local arts, culture, and dining in the city. With backing from the Canada Council for the Arts, the app offers recommendations for activities in Toronto, including restaurants and cultural events.

See full article at Tandem Experiences website

Mark Brooks: Tripadvisor or Google Maps doesn't quite cut it when researching date venues and experiences. Singles need to have more context specific advice. Tandem fills that need and value gap…starting in Toronto.

Dating App Marshmallo Promises Enhanced Safety

Posted on July 19, 2023

Marshmallo logoTHE AMERICAN REPORTER – Marshmallo is a new dating app that prioritizes user safety and security. Users' identities are verified using a program called Persona to prevent catfishing. Furthermore, the app requires users to provide a government-issued photo ID and a selfie for verification. This process is similar to the verification processes used by banks. Additionally, Marshmallo analyzes ~700K names across ~300 databases to ensure users are not sex offenders or criminals. Messaging is also controlled, with users only allowed to send a message once unless it is reciprocated. To further protect user privacy, only first initials are shared until a match is confirmed.

by Richard Brown
See full article at The American Reporter

Data Breach Exposes Users of ‘419 Dating – Chat & Flirt’ App

Posted on July 17, 2023

Data breachVPNMENTOR – Cybersecurity researcher at vpnMentor, Jeremiah Fowler, discovered a non-password-protected database containing ~2.3M records related to various dating apps, the most prominent being the "419 Dating – Chat & Flirt" app. The data breach included customer names, account numbers, emails, passwords, and images. The compromised data, if misused, could lead to spam, phishing attacks, or other malware infections. 419 Dating – Chat & Flirt is a casual dating app developed by a Chinese company called Siling App.

by Jeremiah Fowler
See full article at VPNMentor

Internet Dating Jobs Listing Update – July 2023

Posted on July 14, 2023

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:

The Meet Group
  Business Intelligence Analyst

Together Light
  Entrepreneurial Exec in Marketing/Tech

DOWN
  Social Apps Growth Director

Grindr
  Senior Director, Corporate Communications

Hinge
  Global Brand Director

Reflex Media
  Vice President of Product

Scruff
  Director of Product

Social Discovery Group
  Chief Technology Officer (Cupid Media)

Tinder
  VP Product, Core Experience

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.

How Dating App Muzz Balances Love and Faith

Posted on July 10, 2023

Muzz logoSWLONDONER – While dating is often considered religiously forbidden (Haram) in Islam, dating apps are becoming increasingly popular among young Muslims. This shift towards modern dating has seen mixed reactions within the community, with some finding the constant swiping and messaging tedious, and others concerned about the potential for engaging in premarital sexual activities. Muzz, a leading Muslim dating app with 8M members worldwide, is designed to promote marriage over casual dating, conforming to Islamic principles. Unique features include chaperoned conversations and blurred photos for added privacy. Despite some users feeling overwhelmed with the process, Muzz has facilitated ~400K successful marriages, demonstrating its effectiveness as a halal-focused matchmaking tool.

by Zuhur Jabir Umran
See full article at SWLondoner

See the top news on Muzz

FFWD Dating: New App Promises Authenticity With In-App Video Profiles

Posted on July 10, 2023

FFWD logoTHE FREELANCE INFORMER – A new dating app, FFWD (Fast-Forward) Dating, claims to provide a solution to users' frustrations with inauthentic profiles on dating platforms. According to a recent Wakefield Research survey, 78% of singles are dissatisfied with traditional dating apps as they feel profiles don't accurately reflect the users' personality. FFWD aims to rectify this by incorporating in-app video profiles or "Scenes" where users can express their personality, interests, and respond to fun prompt-based questions. The videos are recorded within the app, preventing the use of AI, bots, or catfishing.

See full article at Freelance Informer

See the top news on FFWD

Our Next Industry Leading Events

Posted on July 5, 2023

Calendar of eventsOPW – We have two kinds of events. Online, and offline.

Our online event is LTR (see http://www.LTR.us) and is open to IDEA members. LTR stands for Love, Technology, Relationships and is for leaders of dating companies. It's free to join if you are a full-time leader at an online dating company.

Our offline event is IDEA Summit (see http://www.IDEASummit.org), and these are for a small number of dating company CXOs to meet. These are by-invite-only, so we can balance the groups for optimal learning and sharing.

These events are free, as is IDEA (see http://www.IDEA.gp) membership. To join IDEA and start getting invites to our events, please email mark@courtlandbrooks.com.

Our next event dates are…

  • Wed 12th July – LTR
  • Tue 8th Aug – Smitten & Courtland Brooks IDEA Summit in Iceland
  • Wed 6th Sep – LTR
  • Thu 28th Sep – Evercore ISI & Courtland Brooks IDEA Summit in New York

Meet SoulMatcher – a New Dating App for Mindful Connections

Posted on June 30, 2023

SoulMatcher logo whiteDIGITAL JOURNAL – SoulMatcher, a new dating app launched in London, aims to facilitate meaningful connections by matching individuals based on personality traits rather than just photos. The app uses advanced AI algorithms to analyze users' psychological profiles, considering levels of empathy and narcissism, which are critical for relationship compatibility.

See full article at Digital Journal