NEW YORK, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — IAC/InterActiveCorp reported Q2 2004 results today. Revenue was $1.5 billion. Personals made $48.5 million revenues, up 1% over Q2 2003. YAHOO NEWS
Men Are From Mars, Women Are on PerfectMatch.com
SEATTLE, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ — Women are flocking to online relationship site PerfectMatch.com. Nearly 65% of PerfectMatch.com’s one million members are women, which sit in stark contrast to the 30-35% female membership found at more traditional online dating sites…PerfectMatch.com has partnered with Dr. Pepper Schwartz, Ph.D., the nation’s leading relationship expert, to scientifically co-create Duet…Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®…Another reason for this surge in female membership is PerfectMatch.com’s unique partnership with LIFETIME TV.
Millionaire Matchmaker’s Dating Advice, Right on the Money!
Seattle, WA (PRWEB) — Ask the Matchmaker! is a compelling blend of wit, sass, humor, compassion, and practicality; as matchmaker Stelmack packs a lot of chutzpah in her punch. Ms. Stelmack is founder and CEO of the 4M Club, a national, elite millioniare matchmaking service, based on the West Coast in Seattle. The 4M Club, http://www.4MClub.com, was built to accommodate single, wealthy men who have a tough time finding "the love of their life," because of their hectic schedules. PRWEB
Userplane Unveils Web Recorder 1.5 AV Recorder
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug. 2, 2004– Userplane today introduced Userplane Web Recorder(TM) 1.5…lets users easily create and view audio/video messages, in what really is a new kind of ‘self-marketing. Audio/video message capabilities add value to industry segments like online dating and social networking websites where users can create their own A/V profiles.
Business Networking; I’ll Introduce You
Forbes — …Social networking Web sites like Friendster, Orkut and LinkedIn hit the hype stratosphere last year, pitching their ability to find one a mate or a job. But a more sensible business idea is to sell the Web idea as software to companies to figure out who knows whom, and how well, to close more deals. Why cold-call when someone you know can introduce you? New firms like Spoke Software in Palo Alto, Calif. and Visible Path in New York City let you search address books, in-boxes and call logs of employees, investors, lawyers or anyone you consider part of your company’s ecosystem.
American IDC Signs Mktg Company; MyCoffeeDate Reopening
SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–July 29, 2004 — Pan American Relations to provide corporate communications, marketing and public relations services for American IDC Corporation, developer of online communities, dating sites, portals and custom software. MyCoffeeDate.com, owned by American IDC, will reopen soon in a joint effort with over one million members.
MemberWorks Reports 2004 Q4 Results; Including Lavalife
STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–July 28, 2004–MemberWorks Incorporated (Nasdaq: MBRS – News) …reported revenues of $133.2 million, compared to $119.2 million reported in the fiscal 2003 fourth quarter. The fourth quarter 2004 revenues were positively impacted by our acquisition of Lavalife which reported revenues of $17.7 million for the fiscal 2004 fourth quarter.
Loews Cineplex and Lavalife Introduce ‘Click at a Flick’
NEW YORK, July 27 /PRNewswire/ — Loews Cineplex Entertainment Corporation and Lavalife, Inc., a subsidiary of MemberWorks Incorporated (Nasdaq: MBRS), announced today a partnership to expand the online dating experience with an innovative offline program taking place in movie theaters in select cities nationwide. Loews Cineplex and Lavalife will host “Click at a Flick” — special Wednesday night movie screenings in major metros for singles. Single moviegoers can mingle before the lights go down. Svedka Vodka will provide ice breakers, including an updated version of ‘Spin the Bottle’ and Tarot Card Readers revealing love-connection futures.
True Teams Up With Clear Channel
DALLAS, July 27 /PRNewswire/ — …True has formed a relationship with Clear Channel Entertainment. Throughout the summer the companies will bring millions of music fans across the country closer to their favorite artists and each other…Concert-goers in 16 major US cities will have the opportunity to learn the keys to creating long-lasting relationships at concerts produced by Clear Channel Entertainment…through amusing and entertaining give-aways and collateral as well as "True Hook-ups" — live dating games that will take place in between acts at various venues…Specific concerts will be announced via radio in each city as well as via ongoing Web promotions at http://www.true.com/EventsCalendar.htm…True members will enjoy special VIP access to more than 200 live performances at more than 20 venues and live club events. In addition members can access real-time information regarding Clear Channel Entertainment concerts at True.com and True’s Web site will receive prominent placement on the Clear Channel Web site (http://www.cc.com).
Userplane Introduces Flash-Based Web Chat
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–July 27, 2004–Userplane.com, a pioneer in…Flash-based instant messaging…for Web-based communities, today announced Userplane Web Chat, a multi-user web text chat room system…Latest deployment on Connexion.org social networking community.