by David Evans | Dating Industry Finance, Dating Research
A few links with more information about the IPO. CNET ZDNET Andrew Chen (fantastic post, Andrew is amazing). Related- the role of Freemium in Web 2.0.
by David Evans | Dating Industry Finance, Dating Sites & Startups
The director of Common Angels, a prominent angel investor network, gave a presentation about the status of the current investment climate at a recent Webinnovators meeting in Boston. A good read if you are contemplating raising capital for a new dating site or social...
by David Evans | Dating Industry Finance
Online relationship network FriendFinder Networks has registered for a $460 million initial public offering. FriendFinder Networks used to be called Various, Inc. until it was acquired by Penthouse Media Group in December 207. FriendFinder Networks owns many dating...
by David Evans | Dating Industry Finance, Dating Site Features
Plentyoffish is now offering paid virtual goods. A lot of people seem to think that virtual goods/gifts on Facebook or HotOrNot aren’t a success. I’d say making over $250k a day selling icons of smiley faces is pretty good. Don’t get me started on...
by David Evans | Dating Industry Finance
Spark Networks is trending down, with a few positive notes. JDate revenue and subscribers down General market revenue down 49% Revenue for Offline & Other Businesses down Average paying subscribers down 10% The Company purchased 1.6 million shares during the...