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I only received one press release from a company exhibiting at iDate San Francisco this week. Enlaso is presenting a session titled “Go Global and Localize the Online Dating Experience.” If you’re at the show attending or exhibiting, send in your show photos, session reviews or a link to your Twitter stream. How many people [...]

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Evidently the UK Online Dating Forum I mentioned last month was postponed. iDate organizer Mark Lesnick flew to the UK, only to find out that the event was a no-go. Conference organizer Clare Gillbanks says everyone was emailed about the postponement two weeks prior to the event. Let me know if  you tried to attend [...]

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Clare Gillbanks wrote:
Just dropping you a note to let you know that I run a small business networking event for the online dating industry in the UK. The next event is on Friay 20th July if you would like to attend.  More info on the site.
Best Wishes
Clare Gillbanks
www.onlinedatingforum.biz

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Readers know how fond I am of Boston-based HeyLetsGo. I found an event on the site called Speed Friending.
It’s kinda like Speed Dating, but it’s not about dating…it’s about making new friends and connections! Hey, that’s what we’re all about! That means it’s OK for girls to talk to girls, guys to talk to guys, [...]

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Here are a few presentations from iDate. Presenters, send a link to a copy of yours if you wish.
Bunchball
Userplane
PersonalityPro

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Besides the snarky and amusing viewpoints of Online Dating Insider readers, other blogs and news outlets covered iDate. I hear there was a Time Magazine reporter there as well which several people got a chance to talk to.
Online Personals Watch mentions the Miami Herald article. Mark says it was the best iDate ever. Then again, [...]

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The feedback from iDate has started coming in. If you attended, we all want to hear your thoughts, make sure to add them in the comments or email me anonymously via the contact form. Make sure to send along positive stories/experiences. Deals done, new connections, money raised? If you presented, send me a copy and [...]

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According to Pocket Change, genetic cleansing is how the wealthy stay beautiful. How very 1942 of them. If you agree and live in NYC, this event’s for you. Cupid.com and Janis Spindel are involved. Someone go to this and take pictures. I want to see what kind of people attend these kinds of events.
February 7
Bruno [...]

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For those of you heading down to Miami for iDate, enjoy. May the sun shine bright, the sessions be informative and the beverages cold and tasty. Send highlights and photos to me via the contact form and I’ll post for the rest of us who couldn’t make it.

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