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Stat: Tinder reveals the top dating trends in 2024

Tinder’s 2024 Year in Swipe report offers a snapshot of modern dating in the US, the UK, Australia and Canada, showcasing how singles are planning ...

Identities : Youth : Relationship

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Stat: Gen Z swipes left on dating apps

Dating apps such as Tinder, Hinge, Bumble and Grindr are losing their appeal among younger audiences.

Dating : Pop-culture & Media : Youth

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Stat: Bumble says single women are no longer willing to tolerate nonsense

Dating app Bumble has released its highly anticipated 2025 trend report which highlights a shift toward more authentic and intentional relationship...

Youth : Health & Wellness : Society

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Stat: Covid pandemic left 13.3m more Americans single

The Covid-19 pandemic left an additional 13.3m people in the US single by 2022, a study by Standford University professor Michael Rosenfeld claims.

Youth : Society : Dating

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Stat: Feeld report reveals Gen Z embrace kink and monogamy

A new report by Dr Justin Lehmiller of The Kinsey Institute and Feeld explores shifting trends in dating and relationships across generations.

Dating : Youth Hostel : Society

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Hinge celebrates real-life romance with 80-page zine

Hinge has unveiled No Ordinary Love, a campaign that re-imagines love stories through a modern lens.

Hinge : Online Dating : Gen Z

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Gen Z Dating Futures

As consumers experience dating app fatigue, in-person social spaces, sports, and college communities are emerging as popular alternatives, making w...

Youth : Dating : Identity

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The city of Tokyo to launch a dating app to combat loneliness

Tokyo City Hall is addressing Japan’s growing loneliness epidemic and falling marriage rates with the Futari Story initiative.

Youth : Health & Wellness : Society

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Foresight Friday: Olivia Houghton, deputy creative foresight editor

Every Friday, we offer an end-of-week wrap-up of the topics, issues, ideas and virals we’re all talking about. This week, deputy creative foresight...

Foresight : Foresight Friday : Dating

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Photoroom and OkCupid launch AI ex-termination editing tool

AI-powered photo editor Photoroom and dating platform OkCupid have joined forces to launch a new feature called Erase Your Ex.

AI : Youth : Technology

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Stat: Highsnobiety study reveals its readers’ outlook on dating

Highsnobiety’s State of Love study, released for Valentine’s Day 2024, examined readers’ perspectives on relationships, marriage and dating norms.

Relationship : Dating : Modern Marriage

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Tinder covers up regrettable tattoos this Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day, dating app Tinder is offering free tattoo cover-ups for people with regrettable tattoos from their previous relationships, su...

Advertising & Branding : Dating : Pop-culture & Media

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Stat: Hinge reveals what makes Gen Z anxious on dating apps

Using its extensive global user base, dating app Hinge polled more than 15,000 people for its DATE (Data, Advice, Trends and Expertise) report, unp...

Youth : Online Dating : Dating Apps

Micro Trends

In (Birth) Control

The birth control landscape in the US will change when male-based methods hit the market, bringing with them a potentially profound social impact.

Health : Wellness : Contraception

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'Situationships' have made their way into Sweethearts boxes

Sweethearts, the brand behind the iconic conversation heart candy, is embracing Gen Z dating trends with the launch of a limited-edition Situations...

Food & Drink : Indulgence : Dating

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Tinder tackles Gen Z loneliness in new brand film

Dating app Tinder has launched a new ad for its UK audience, redefining the brand’s messaging to appeal to swipe-fatigued Gen Z and modern relation...

Advertising & Branding : Dating : Pop Culture & Media

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Hinge launches One More Hour to warn of Gen Z loneliness

Dating app Hinge is taking a bold step with its new social impact initiative One More Hour, aimed at combatting the growing issue of loneliness amo...

Society : Youth : Technology

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Stat: Bumble forecasts value-based dating and emotional intimacy in 2024

Dating app Bumble is gearing up for 2024 with fresh insights into evolving dating trends.

Youth : Society : Pop Culture

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Stat: US students are turning their backs on dating apps

Dating apps are losing traction among young Americans. Nearly eight in 10 students say they don’t use any dating apps, even as infrequently as once...

Dating : Pop Culture & Media : Youth

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Tinder introduces £410 monthly subscription plan for serial daters

Unveiled in September 2023, Tinder Select is the platform’s new high-end subscription plan offered to its most active users for £410 ($499, €472) p...

Dating : Media & Entertainment : Luxury

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AI Companionship Market

Artificial intelligence is emerging as a solution to the growing loneliness crisis, providing virtual comfort and support through conversation and ...

AI : Loneliness Epidemic : Artificial Intellligence

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Stat: Romance and dating on the decline in the US

A recent study by romance publisher Harlequin reveals a decline in romance and dating in the US since the pandemic.

Society : Dating : Romance

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Stat: Gen Z are rewriting the rules of dating

Conducted by Tinder, the Future of Dating report 2023 reveals that Gen Z are leading a dating renaissance, challenging norms and prioritising authe...

Youth : Media & Entertainment : Society

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Video Dating Futures

As users demand more authenticity when seeking romantic connections, dating apps are pivoting towards video-first formats.

Youth : Media & Entertainment : Technology