Online Personals Watch

08/28/2026

Online Dating Jobs Listing Update – August 2026

OPW – An update to the online dating jobs listing is live here. Below, see a couple of this month’s most interesting offers:...

OPW – An update to the online dating jobs listing is live here. Below, see a couple of this month’s most interesting offers:Bumble – Creative DirectorDitto AI – Head of ProductFFN – Director of Fin…

08/28/2026

Seeking Says Its AI Blocks Over 90% of Attempted Scams

VICE - Romance scam reports increased 22% YOY, with reported losses exceeding $1.16B in the first nine months of 2025, according to the FTC....

https://onlinepersonalswatch.com/2026/08/seeking-says-its-ai-blocks-over-90-of-attempted-scams/

VICE – Romance scam reports increased 22% YOY, with reported losses exceeding $1.16B in the first nine months of 2025, according to the FTC. Seeking requires new users to complete AI-assisted…

08/27/2026

South Korean Matchmaker Duo Fined $250K Over False Claims

AJP - South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission fined matchmaking company Duo 345M won ($250K) for false or exaggerated advertising....

https://onlinepersonalswatch.com/2026/08/south-korean-matchmaker-duo-fined-250k-over-false-claims/

AJP – South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission fined matchmaking company Duo 345M won ($250K) for false or exaggerated advertising. Duo claimed to have the industry’s largest numbers of profession…

08/27/2026

Interview With Yeet on Building a Dating App Around Real-Time Chats

VIRAL NATION - Yeet is a Gen Z dating app that lets people chat before deciding whether to match....

VIRAL NATION – Yeet is a Gen Z dating app that lets people chat before deciding whether to match. Co-founder and head of marketing Penny Chen said many of its features came from feedback coll…

08/26/2026

Thursday Hosts Packed Bookstore Singles Mixer in Los Angeles

NEW YORK POST - Thursday launched in 2021 as a dating app available only one day a week....

https://onlinepersonalswatch.com/2026/08/thursday-hosts-packed-bookstore-singles-mixer-in-los-angeles/

08/26/2026

Australia Court Finds eHarmony Misled Users Over Subscription Terms

REUTERS - Australia’s Federal Court found that eHarmony misled users about free access, automatic renewals, subscription length, cancellation rights and pricing....

REUTERS – Australia’s Federal Court found that eHarmony misled users about free access, automatic renewals, subscription length, cancellation rights and pricing. The court said renewal terms …

08/25/2026

Podcast With Boston University Researcher on Why Users Are Leaving Dating Apps

NPR - Dating apps are seeing a steady decline in paying users, with Match Group and Bumble both reporting subscriber losses....

https://onlinepersonalswatch.com/2026/08/podcast-with-boston-university-researcher-on-why-users-are-leaving-dating-apps/

NPR – Dating apps are seeing a steady decline in paying users, with Match Group and Bumble both reporting subscriber losses. Boston University researcher Kathryn Coduto attributes the drop to…

08/25/2026

Chinese AI Matchmaker Liangpei Raises RMB15M in Angel Funding

36KR - Chinese AI matchmaking startup Liangpei Technology has raised RMB15M ($2.2M) in angel funding from Capital Today for a 20% stake....

36KR – Chinese AI matchmaking startup Liangpei Technology has raised RMB15M ($2.2M) in angel funding from Capital Today for a 20% stake. Its AI matchmaker verifies users through real-name che…

08/24/2026

Announcing LTR 54 With Markus Frind, Founder and Former CEO of PlentyOfFish.com

OPW - The next LTR online dating industry conference is on September 2nd at 12 PM EST…...

https://onlinepersonalswatch.com/2026/08/announcing-ltr-54-with-markus-frind-founder-and-former-ceo-of-plentyoffish-com/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=jetpack_social

OPW – The next LTR online dating industry conference is on September 2nd at 12 PM EST. In this edition, Mark Brooks will interview Markus Frind, founder and former CEO of Plenty of Fish. They…

08/24/2026

GDI Conference in London, Sep 16, 2026 – Full Agenda Confirmed

The Global Dating Insights London Conference is scheduled for September 16, 2026, at the Richmond Harbour Hotel, featuring notable speakers from the dating industry. Topics include Trust & Safety, AI, and monetization. A Leaders' Lunch for CEOs is on September 15, with limited attendance. Tickets are available for the conference....

https://onlinepersonalswatch.com/2026/08/gdi-conference-in-london-sep-16-2026-full-agenda-confirmed/

Join industry leaders at the GDI London Conference on Sep 16, 2026, for insights on dating trends, AI, and monetization strategies.