VOXY.CO.NZ – Monogamish, a new Australian dating app, is designed to cater to the non-monogamous community. The app aims to foster an inclusive, open-minded space where individuals of all genders and sexual orientations can connect and form relationships without judgment. Founded by Bill Schwab, Monogamish features a matching algorithm, customizable profiles, enhanced privacy and security, and community-building tools such as forums and interest-based groups.
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Announcing LTR Edition 24 With Shweta Khajuria (MD, Internet Equity Research at Evercore ISI) and Aaron S Jacobs (Patent Litigation Attorney)
OPW – Edition 24 of the LTR (Love, Tech, Relationships) online experience will be on Wed, July 12th at 1PM EST (New York time). In this edition, we will hear from Shweta Khajuria, MD, Internet Equity Research at Evercore ISI, who will talk about "Wall Street's View On Online Dating." Then Aaron S Jacobs, Patent Litigation Partner at Prince Lobel Tye LLP, will present "Understanding Patents in the Online Dating Industry."
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 24 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
Internet Dating Jobs Listing Update – June 2023
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:
Jaumo
Community Manager, Latin America – Spanish
The Meet Group
Business Intelligence Analyst
Together Light
Entrepreneurial Exec in Marketing/Tech
Breeze Social
Marketing Lead
Bumble
Associate Director, Safety & Integrity Policies
DOWN
Social Apps Marketing Director
Grindr
Senior Director, Corporate Communications
Her
People & Operations Director
Match.com
Sr. Director – Product
Reflex Media
VP Product
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.
The Top Internet Dating Reporters in 2022, According to Online Personals Watch
OPW – Each year we take a look at which reporters have received the most coverage on Online Personals Watch. Here's our rankings for 2022.
1. Sarah Perez, Tech Crunch
2. Lauren Forristal, Tech Crunch
3. Anna Iovine, Mashable
4.-10. Natasha Lomas, Tech Crunch; Rachel Thompson, Mashable; Jessica Bursztynsky, Fast Company; Laura Forman, Wall Street Journal; Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune Magazine; Erin Carson, CNet; Sarah Mahoney, freelancer (Media Post)
Apple Lets Children Download Dating and Betting Apps
THE TIMES – Peers are advocating for stricter age restrictions on technology companies, citing a loophole that allows children to download dating and gambling apps from Apple's App Store. The "Anonymous Chat Room Dating App," advertised as "adult-only fans with strangers," is among the examples mentioned. The loopholes have been highlighted by Baroness Kidron, founder of the 5Rights child advocacy group, and Baroness Harding of Winscombe during the passage of the Online Safety Bill. Kidron and 5Rights have written to the Information Commissioner's Office and Harding wants amendments that would put greater age verification duties on Apple and Google.
Trust & Safety Hackathon Is Taking Place on July 10th
LINKEDIN – The Trust and Safety Hackathon is set to take place on July 10th, bringing together industry experts to delve into the role of AI in enhancing user protection. The hackathon is 100% free and does not require a TrustCon ticket. To join, submit your application by June 9, 2023, as space is limited, and applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Date: July 10, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Hyatt Regency on the Embarcadero, San Francisco
This collaborative event welcomes participants from all backgrounds and expertise levels in Trust & Safety.
Which Dating Apps Got the Most Press Coverage Last Year?
OPW – Last year, we mentioned 177 internet dating industry brands in 887 posts. Although Match Group and its brands are clearly still dominating this list, Bumble takes first place again. Here is the full list of companies with the most press coverage for last year.
Announcing LTR Edition 23 With the “Ten Year Club” Members
OPW – Edition 23 of the LTR (Love, Tech, Relationships) online experience will be on Wed, June 7th at 1PM EST (New York time). In this "Ten Year Club" edition, we will hear from a panel of CEOs and leaders who have worked in the dating industry for 14 to 34 years. You'll observe 200 years of experience in 55 minutes.
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 23 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
Buyers Are ‘Window Shopping’ for Startups, but Few Are Willing to Spend Big
PITCHBOOK – Dealmakers and investors agree that by the end of this year or early next year, M&A activity will increase significantly. Larger startups are looking to buy smaller companies with complementary products. These acquisitions aim to create a bigger platform and grow revenue by cross-selling and create a business large enough to be an IPO candidate. Public companies more recently have a lower acquisition appetite than before because their valuations are down significantly. A survey from The Conference Board found CEOs expect the economy to deteriorate further by the end of the year and valuations to drop. A sale to a private equity firm is seldom a great financial outcome for VCs, however dealmakers expect a surge in these transactions.
by Marina Temkin
See full article at Pitchbook
See extended summary at Internet Dating Investment blog
Mark Brooks: Match Group's cost of capital is higher now, so IMHO they will rest on their laurels and make the most of what they have until the trajectory of the market looks more clear. Other buyers will be bargain hunting, but mindful of the poor outlook for IPO'ing a consolidated dating group. VC money is a little dry. Angels rule. If you're in the market for funding, let me know, and I'd be happy to share a comprehensive list of investors that we've built over the years, and just updated current thru April. FYI, Courtland Brooks works with startups through $500m+ revenue dating companies.
Updates to Ten Year Club
OPW – The Ten Year Club is a little group within IDEA that recognizes people who have dedicated 10+ years of their career in the dating industry. We just updated the page here, so you can see the growing list of people in the group here. The next LTR online conference will feature a panel of people from this group.