Hinge Acknowledges Difficulties of Dating in Latest Campaign
Hinge has released the third chapter of its long-running “It’s Funny We Met on Hinge” campaign, shifting focus from serendipitous
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Dating App Downloads Hit Record Levels, Cheating Concerns Rise
Dating app downloads have continued their upward trajectory into 2026, building on strong growth from late 2025. Tinder remained the
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Synchrony Launches as Social Platform for Neurodivergent Adults
A new social networking app called Synchrony has launched to address the specific challenges neurodivergent adults face in building friendships
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LinkedIn To Plan Up to 4,000 Partnered Creator Events Annually
LinkedIn is significantly expanding its events strategy by partnering with creators to host gated and paid virtual events. According to
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Ofcom Releases Updated Online Safety Roadmap for 2026–2027
Ofcom has published a detailed month-by-month roadmap outlining the next phase of online safety regulation in the UK, covering the
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Chinese Dating App Tantan Rebrands, Moves HQ to Singapore
Tantan, the China-based dating app, has established Singapore as its new global headquarters as part of a major international expansion
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Sister Wives Survey Finds Divorce Parties Surging in Popularity
Interest in divorce parties has reached a five-year high, according to new data released by the matchmaking and dating app
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Meta Introduces Incognito Mode for AI Chats on WhatsApp
Meta has added a new Incognito Chat mode to its Meta AI chatbot on WhatsApp, designed to give users greater
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TikTok Announces Major New Advertising Tools at TikTok World 2026
TikTok has introduced a wide range of new advertising features at its annual TikTok World event, aiming to give marketers
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Bumble Founder Envisions Future of AI-Run Dating Assistants
Bumble founder and CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd has suggested that AI assistants could soon take over much of the work
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Match Group CEO Says Traditional Dating Apps Intimidate Gen Z
Match Group CEO Spencer Rascoff has acknowledged that traditional swipe-based dating apps can feel intimidating to Gen Z users. In
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Join GDI’s WhatsApp Group To Receive Latest Dating Industry And Social Media Industry News Via Your Phone
If you want to stay updated on what is happening in the wider dating and social media industries, then look
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TikTok Expands TikTok GO Travel Affiliate Program Across the U.S.
TikTok is rolling out an expanded version of its TikTok GO program in the United States, enabling more creators to
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Indigo App Unifies Mastodon and Bluesky in Single Interface
A new app called Indigo has launched aiming to simplify access to the decentralized social web. Developed by Soapbox Software
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GDI New York Conference 2026 – Video Highlights Out Now!
The GDI New York Conference 2026 was hosted on March 18th! It was a fantastic event with plenty of great speakers,
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Virtual Dating Surges in India Due To Summer Heatwaves
A new survey by Indian dating app QuackQuack has revealed a significant shift in dating behavior during the summer months,
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Match Group VP Yoel Roth Joins AI Detection Tech Committee
Yoel Roth, Match Group’s current Senior VP of Trust and Safety, recently made a simple announcement on LinkedIn about joining
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Threads Rolls Out Reband and New Logo
Threads has introduced an updated logo and custom font as the platform seeks to establish a stronger, more independent visual
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TikTok Launches Ad-Free Subscription in the UK
TikTok has introduced an ad-free subscription tier in the United Kingdom, giving users the option to pay for an experience
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Rise of Online-Only Relationships Challenges Dating Norms
Fully online relationships are becoming more mainstream, with many users forming deep emotional and even long-term commitments without ever meeting
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Voice-First Dating App Reev Launches
A new voice-led dating app called Reev is entering the Australian market as Gen Z continues to move away from
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LinkedIn Deploys AI Generative to Boost Feed Relevance
LinkedIn is rolling out advanced AI-powered generative recommendation systems to deliver more relevant content across its platform. The update, detailed
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Instagram Explores Long-Form Content Strategy for CTV Success
Instagram is shifting its focus toward long-form content as it seeks to strengthen its presence on connected TV (CTV) platforms.
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Bumble Plans to “Say Goodbye” To The Swipe System
Bumble plans to eliminate its signature swipe-based matching system later in 2026 as part of a significant redesign of the
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Grindr Reports Q1 Revenue Growth of 38%
Grindr Inc. reported strong first-quarter 2026 results on May 7, exceeding analyst expectations on both the top and bottom lines.
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Chapter 2 Dating Hits 25,000 Users
Chapter 2 Dating, a niche dating app created specifically for widows and widowers, has grown to 25,000 users since its
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User Comments Drive The Majority of TikTok Purchases
TikTok shoppers are significantly influenced by affiliate links and peer comments when making purchase decisions, according to new insights from
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LinkedIn Partners with Amazon Ads to Expand CTV Advertising
LinkedIn has formed a partnership with Amazon Ads that will allow advertisers to purchase Connected TV (CTV) ads through Amazon’s
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Bumble Reports High Q1, But Paying Users Drop 21%
Bumble Inc. posted first-quarter 2026 revenue of $212.4 million on May 5, slightly exceeding analyst expectations of around $211–212 million.
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Gen Z Shifts from Dating Apps to Hobby Groups
Gen Z is increasingly moving away from traditional dating apps in favor of hobby-based social activities where connections form through
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