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YOUTUBE - In an interview with ET Now's Startup Central, Yoel Roth, Head of Trust and Safety at Match Group, said India ...
10/29/2025

YOUTUBE - In an interview with ET Now's Startup Central, Yoel Roth, Head of Trust and Safety at Match Group, said India is the first country in Asia where Tinder is launching its Face Check safety feature to verify user authenticity and combat fake accounts, the top concern for nearly 23% of daters. The feature will be mandatory in India to ensure every Tinder profile represents a real, unique person. Roth noted that ~90% of fake accounts on Match Group's apps in India are now removed proactively without user reports.

Tinder launches Face Check in India to enhance user safety and combat fake accounts, ensuring real profiles for daters across the country.

GRINDR - Grindr for Equality has announced the 2025 Awards, supporting five partner organizations that advance LGBTQ+ he...
10/28/2025

GRINDR - Grindr for Equality has announced the 2025 Awards, supporting five partner organizations that advance LGBTQ+ health, rights, and safety worldwide by pairing community expertise with Grindr's global reach. The partners include ITPC Global, addressing HIV prevention gaps across Latin America, Africa, and Eastern Europe; Sustained Health Initiatives of the Philippines, connecting users to HIV testing and mental health support; Freedom to Marry Global and Marriage For All Japan, leading marriage-equality efforts; and SAATHII in India, improving community safety and access to legal aid. The Awards are disbursed through the Grindr for Equality Fund at the Tides Foundation. See full article at Grindr blog

Discover Grindr for Equality's 2025 Awards, supporting five vital organizations championing LGBTQ+ health, rights, and safety worldwide.

LIFE360 - According to Life360's 2025 survey of 1K adults, 95% of people in relationships now use location-sharing, with...
10/28/2025

LIFE360 - According to Life360's 2025 survey of 1K adults, 95% of people in relationships now use location-sharing, with 60% saying it makes their relationship feel more official and 74% feeling more connected to their partner. Apps like Life360 have evolved from safety tools into relationship essentials, helping couples build trust, improve communication, and simplify daily life, whether managing long distance, coordinating family routines, or just checking in with peace of mind. See full article at Life360

Discover how location-sharing apps like Life360 strengthen relationships, enhancing trust and communication for couples in today's digital age.

LTR - Liam McGregor, founder and CEO of Marriage Pact, joins Mark Brooks for an insightful conversation about the innova...
10/28/2025

LTR - Liam McGregor, founder and CEO of Marriage Pact, joins Mark Brooks for an insightful conversation about the innovative matching platform that has revolutionized dating on college campuses. With over 628,000 participants across 110 colleges, Liam discusses his journey from building a LIDAR system for self-driving cars to creating an influential dating service. They delve into the academic roots of Marriage Pact, the unique matching philosophy, and the surprising outcomes, such as couples meeting, dating, and even getting married....

Join Liam McGregor, CEO of Marriage Pact, as he discusses innovative dating on campuses, unique matching strategies, and future plans.

REUTERS - Two major Grindr board members, Ray Zage and James Lu, who already control ~60% of the company, have proposed ...
10/27/2025

REUTERS - Two major Grindr board members, Ray Zage and James Lu, who already control ~60% of the company, have proposed taking the LGBTQIA+ dating app private at a $3.46B valuation ($18 per share), a 51% premium over its Oct 10 price. The offer aims to consolidate control amid slowing user growth and “swiping fatigue” affecting the dating industry. Zage and Lu, who bought Grindr in 2020 and took it public in 2022, claim to have secured strong financing commitments. Grindr’s special committee of independent directors is currently reviewing the unsolicited offer. See full article at Reuters

Grindr's major board members propose taking the dating app private at $3.46B, a strategic move amid user growth challenges.

REUTERS - Match Group told India's antitrust regulator that Apple’s up to 30% App Store commission will stifle its long-...
10/27/2025

REUTERS - Match Group told India's antitrust regulator that Apple’s up to 30% App Store commission will stifle its long-term growth in India and urged the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to impose heavy fines and force Apple to end anti-competitive practices. Match argues Apple's policy limits third-party payment options and unfairly classifies Tinder as a digital service while charging lower fees to apps like Uber, which it claims also provide "matchmaking" services....

Match Group urges India's CCI to penalize Apple for its 30% App Store fees, claiming it hampers growth in India's booming dating market.

FINDARTICLES - Bumble has rolled out its Opening Moves feature across the app, replacing its long-standing women-message...
10/27/2025

FINDARTICLES - Bumble has rolled out its Opening Moves feature across the app, replacing its long-standing women-message-first rule in heterosexual matches. Now, all users can start conversations by responding to up to three prompts added to profiles, such as "Two truths and a lie." The feature aims to make first messages more engaging and eliminate generic openers like "hey." The app still works on the standard mutual-like model, with matches expiring after 24 hours unless someone messages....

Bumble's new Opening Moves feature enhances conversation starters, allowing all users to engage creatively and eliminate boring openers.

MID-DAY - A growing number of singles are turning to offline events to meet partners after years of app burnout. Startup...
10/27/2025

MID-DAY - A growing number of singles are turning to offline events to meet partners after years of app burnout. Startups like Up 2 Date IRL and The Intimacy Curator have organized over 25 events for 2,000+ participants, offering mixers such as pickleball meetups, supper clubs, and q***r socials. The shift follows frustration with dating apps, which many users find impersonal and exhausting....

Discover how singles are reigniting 90s-style dating through curated offline events, as app burnout drives a new dating trend.

OPW - Geoff Cook and Catherine Cook, the co-founders of The Meet Group are speaking at the Mobile Strategies Conference ...
10/27/2025

OPW - Geoff Cook and Catherine Cook, the co-founders of The Meet Group are speaking at the Mobile Strategies Conference on Nov 5-6th. Looks like an interesting 2-day conference, covering AI & Mobile Growth. See agenda (scroll down).

Join Geoff and Catherine Cook at the Mobile Strategies Conference on Nov 5-6, exploring AI and mobile growth strategies for eCommerce.

A Courtland Brooks https://bit.ly/45KgvIA favorite quote...“If your stories are all about your products and services, th...
10/26/2025

A Courtland Brooks https://bit.ly/45KgvIA favorite quote...

“If your stories are all about your products and services, that’s not storytelling. It’s a brochure. Give yourself permission to make the story bigger.” – Jay Baer

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How Dan Ariely rocked my world https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a344FQ5LOtQ
10/24/2025

How Dan Ariely rocked my world https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a344FQ5LOtQ

Mark Brooks's talk 'Internet Dating ♥ Behavioural Science' from Nudgestock 2018.---Nudgestock is the can't-miss festival where creativity and behavioral scie...

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