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Growth hacking
fromAdweek
2 months ago

Hinge Is Bucking Dating App Burnout With Marketing That Caters to Gen Z

Hinge's campaign illustrates successful connections amid dating app fatigue.
Hinge experienced significant revenue growth and user acquisition in 2024.
The app targets Gen Z and intentional daters to attract new users.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Hinge launches a new feature for daters to privately share details with matches | TechCrunch

Hinge's 'Match Note' feature encourages private sharing of personal information between matches, enhancing inclusivity for underrepresented groups.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Hinge CMO Jackie Jantos hopes to help make Gen Zers less lonely | TechCrunch

Dating apps must evolve with user expectations for authenticity and inclusion to thrive in a competitive market.
Hinge is adapting strategies to attract Gen Z users amid a changing dating app landscape.
Growth hacking
fromAdweek
2 months ago

Hinge Is Bucking Dating App Burnout With Marketing That Caters to Gen Z

Hinge's campaign illustrates successful connections amid dating app fatigue.
Hinge experienced significant revenue growth and user acquisition in 2024.
The app targets Gen Z and intentional daters to attract new users.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Hinge launches a new feature for daters to privately share details with matches | TechCrunch

Hinge's 'Match Note' feature encourages private sharing of personal information between matches, enhancing inclusivity for underrepresented groups.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Why Bumble and Tinder are suddenly scrambling to keep up with Hinge

Spencer Rascoff aims to revive Match Group by focusing on consumer insights, differentiating Hinge's strategy from Tinder's financial-centric approach.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

A.I. Accelerates in Paris + Can A.I. Fix Your Love Life?

The A.I. Action Summit emphasized AI's progress toward general intelligence but lacked focus on ensuring safety.
AI is increasingly integrated into dating apps, aiming to improve user experiences and matches.
more#hinge
#online-dating
fromIndependent
4 days ago
Women

Simon Bourke: Tinder's height filter eliminates short kings - but beware the wrath of those left in the shadows

fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Relationships

Tinder revamps 'Explore' page to connect people with similar dating intentions | TechCrunch

fromIndependent
4 days ago
Women

Simon Bourke: Tinder's height filter eliminates short kings - but beware the wrath of those left in the shadows

fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Relationships

Tinder revamps 'Explore' page to connect people with similar dating intentions | TechCrunch

more#online-dating
#tinder
Marketing tech
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

New Tinder CEO wants to revamp dating app for Gen Zers who 'don't have as much sex'

Tinder aims to revamp its image from a 'hookup app' to appeal to Gen Z's dating preferences.
Marketing tech
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

New Tinder CEO wants to revamp dating app for Gen Zers who 'don't have as much sex'

Tinder aims to revamp its image from a 'hookup app' to appeal to Gen Z's dating preferences.
more#tinder
#user-experience
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Match Group's new CEO admits the company's dating apps have too often 'felt like a numbers game'

Match Group's new CEO Spencer Rascoff aims to improve user experience and rebuild trust in dating apps.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd returns as CEO amid a dating app decline

Whitney Wolfe Herd is returning as Bumble's CEO following her resignation, amidst challenges faced by the dating app industry.
Despite a rise in users, Bumble's revenue per user has declined, signaling potential financial instability.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
2 months ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's evolution reflects a trend in app design towards addiction via gamification.
Predatory systems manipulate user psychology to create artificial wants.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
2 months ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's evolution reflects a shift towards addictive design that compels users rather than motivates them.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Match Group's new CEO admits the company's dating apps have too often 'felt like a numbers game'

Match Group's new CEO Spencer Rascoff aims to improve user experience and rebuild trust in dating apps.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd returns as CEO amid a dating app decline

Whitney Wolfe Herd is returning as Bumble's CEO following her resignation, amidst challenges faced by the dating app industry.
Despite a rise in users, Bumble's revenue per user has declined, signaling potential financial instability.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
2 months ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's evolution reflects a trend in app design towards addiction via gamification.
Predatory systems manipulate user psychology to create artificial wants.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
2 months ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's evolution reflects a shift towards addictive design that compels users rather than motivates them.
more#user-experience
#social-skills
more#social-skills
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Can Your Dating Profile Attract More Attention?

Attractiveness and resources greatly influence long-term and short-term relationship partner choices.
Men show a consistent preference for physical attractiveness in potential female partners.
#sexual-assault
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

British court finds PhD student guilty of raping 10 women DW 03/05/2025

A PhD student was convicted for drugging and raping 10 women, effectively using charm and dating apps to exploit his victims.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Mob-linked, brothel-running Long Island cop used badge to lure women on apps, then raped them: DA

A Suffolk County police officer has been indicted for allegedly assaulting women he met on dating apps, using his badge to gain trust.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

British court finds PhD student guilty of raping 10 women DW 03/05/2025

A PhD student was convicted for drugging and raping 10 women, effectively using charm and dating apps to exploit his victims.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Mob-linked, brothel-running Long Island cop used badge to lure women on apps, then raped them: DA

A Suffolk County police officer has been indicted for allegedly assaulting women he met on dating apps, using his badge to gain trust.
more#sexual-assault
#technology
Artificial intelligence
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

JD Vance doesn't want lovelorn Americans to use 'destructive' dating apps

Vice President JD Vance raises concerns about dating apps causing isolation and hindering real-life connections among young people.
He believes technology is negatively impacting traditional dating and marriage rates.
Artificial intelligence
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

JD Vance doesn't want lovelorn Americans to use 'destructive' dating apps

Vice President JD Vance raises concerns about dating apps causing isolation and hindering real-life connections among young people.
He believes technology is negatively impacting traditional dating and marriage rates.
more#technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Swipe right: dating app users prefer Reform voters to Tories, research suggests

"Voters were unlikely to swipe right on profiles from the opposite political spectrum, indicating a preference for those with aligned political views."
UK politics
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
2 weeks ago

Nintendo just 'smashed' the world's most niche dating app before it could launch

Nintendo halted the launch of a Super Smash Bros dating app due to legal concerns.
Women
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

I left my husband of 34 years - now I'm having the best sex of my life at 70

Tina Pemberton, at 70, embraces sexuality and independence after divorce, claiming a happier and ageless life through dating apps.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Online dating advice: five ways to stay safe, according to the experts

Many dating apps are implementing stronger safety measures, including identity verification and abuse reporting systems, in response to increasing complaints about online harassment.
Privacy technologies
#gen-z
NYC startup
fromFast Company
3 months ago

This new dating app is bringing a Pokemon Go approach to romance

A new dating app called Left Field aims to combat swipe fatigue by encouraging real-life meet-ups instead of in-app swiping.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Relationships

Gen Z daters are 'terrified' of being 'cringe' - and that's why so many are single, experts say: 'You can get away with being ugly'

NYC startup
fromFast Company
3 months ago

This new dating app is bringing a Pokemon Go approach to romance

A new dating app called Left Field aims to combat swipe fatigue by encouraging real-life meet-ups instead of in-app swiping.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Relationships

Gen Z daters are 'terrified' of being 'cringe' - and that's why so many are single, experts say: 'You can get away with being ugly'

more#gen-z
#match-group
more#match-group
#grindr
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
3 months ago

I Took Grindr's AI Wingman for a Spin. Here's a Glimpse of Your Dating Future

In-app conversations yield a more genuine user profile, influencing improved recommendations.
AI tools on Grindr can summarize chats and highlight compatible profiles for users.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
3 months ago

I Took Grindr's AI Wingman for a Spin. Here's a Glimpse of Your Dating Future

In-app conversations yield a more genuine user profile, influencing improved recommendations.
AI tools on Grindr can summarize chats and highlight compatible profiles for users.
more#grindr
#mental-health
more#mental-health
Relationships
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

These are the most common insecurities fueling your dating app obsession

Dating apps can exacerbate insecurities and lead to problematic usage patterns among anxious individuals.
#relationship-trends
more#relationship-trends
#dating
Marketing tech
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Can Matchmaking Platforms Save Us From Dating App Fatigue?

People are turning away from dating apps in favor of real-life connections.
Singles Only Social Club exemplifies the shift towards offline dating events.
Relationships
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'I used to only date people who liked the same stuff as me - until I realised why that was a problem'

Widen your dating preferences to include people with different interests.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I uprooted my life at 33 to move to Barcelona. As a single woman, dating abroad has been a totally different experience.

Moving from Scotland to Barcelona has made dating feel more organic and engaging without solely relying on apps.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Digital life

I'm a sex and relationship therapist - here's the one reason why 75% of single people are getting ghosted

Marketing tech
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Can Matchmaking Platforms Save Us From Dating App Fatigue?

People are turning away from dating apps in favor of real-life connections.
Singles Only Social Club exemplifies the shift towards offline dating events.
Relationships
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'I used to only date people who liked the same stuff as me - until I realised why that was a problem'

Widen your dating preferences to include people with different interests.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I uprooted my life at 33 to move to Barcelona. As a single woman, dating abroad has been a totally different experience.

Moving from Scotland to Barcelona has made dating feel more organic and engaging without solely relying on apps.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Digital life

I'm a sex and relationship therapist - here's the one reason why 75% of single people are getting ghosted

more#dating
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Want to land a first date? Then definitely don't send these messages to your dating app match, single people warn

It's essential to put thought into your dating app message as 78% of users dislike receiving just a 'Hey' or 'Hi,' indicating a lack of effort.
Mental health
#cybersecurity
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Kink and LGBT dating apps exposed 1.5m private user images online

Nearly 1.5 million explicit images from dating apps were exposed online without protection, posing significant risks to users, especially in hostile environments.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Kink and LGBT dating apps exposed 1.5m private user images online

Nearly 1.5 million explicit images from dating apps were exposed online without protection, posing significant risks to users, especially in hostile environments.
more#cybersecurity
Growth hacking
fromMedium
4 months ago

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Many apps and games use psychological manipulation akin to gambling to increase spending.
Growing awareness of manipulative patterns has led to legal challenges against companies.
#catfishing
more#catfishing
Right-wing politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Dating is even more partisan in the Trump era

Trump's return has boosted politically themed dating apps, reflecting a decline in cross-party dating.
Right-wing dating apps are thriving as left-leaning alternatives struggle to gain traction.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Dating Apps and the Perils of the Sexual Marketplace

Dating apps prioritize appearance over genuine connection, leading to self-objectification and impacting sexual consent practices.
#bumble
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The 2 biggest dating app companies have new leaders - and one of them is a familiar face

Bumble sees leadership change as Whitney Wolfe Herd returns as CEO amid industry shifts.
Focus on trust and safety marks a strategic priority for Bumble's future.
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The 2 biggest dating app companies have new leaders - and one of them is a familiar face

Bumble sees leadership change as Whitney Wolfe Herd returns as CEO amid industry shifts.
Focus on trust and safety marks a strategic priority for Bumble's future.
more#bumble
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

A new anti-swiping dating app wants to be like Pokemon Go for finding love

Left Field is a new location-based dating app in New York City aiming to create real-life connections.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Dead Thing review sexy state-of-dating thriller opens up the algorithmic death-drive

The film is an unsettling blend of dating drama and supernatural elements, exploring modern love's intricacies through a hauntingly enchanting lens.
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