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Links for 9-17-08

by | Uncategorized

My contact form hates me. This time it decided to disappear completely. It’s back now. Say hello. Avalanche, LLC, owner of leading online dating sites Date.com, Matchmaker.com and Amor.com, has successfully transitioned to Google Ad Managerâ„¢ as their online...

Match.com Looking For Lion Tamers

by | Marketing

Received this in an email from Match.com: Have you seen our TV and magazine ads that feature real match.com members? We showcase our members because we’re so proud of them. They’re great people who do interesting things and we want the world to meet them....

Social Media Blitz

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Tonight at 6PM EST BlitzTime is having a Social Media Blitz. It’s an online and phone-based event where we talk about social media with people who like social media using a social media platform. It’s like speed networking over the phone – a series...

Dating Site Rankings – August 2008

by | Marketing

Online Personals Watch has Nielsen ratings for online dating sites: We have updated Nielsen Online U.S.A. internet dating rankings. Yahoo! Personals, Match.com and Singlesnet maintained their 1st, 3rd and 4th position respectively. TRUE ousts MSN Dating from...

Executive Changes at Match.com

by | Online Dating Industry

Mandy Ginsberg, General Manager of Chemistry.com, has been named GM and SVP for all North American operations at Match.com. Ginsberg replaces Craig Wax, who is no longer with the company. Congrats to Mandy, who I finally got to meet in person at iDate in Miami this...

The Rise Of Group Dating

by | Dating Markets, Marketing

The 8at8 blog, Tales From The Table, has reprinted a story about group dating from the Wall Street Journal. Is group dating gathering steam in the 20-something set, or is this just a fad? One thing is clear, 20-somethings are not getting what they need from generic...

eHarmony’s IPO Plans

by | Dating Industry Finance

The unofficial eHarmony blog compares my thoughts about eHarmony’s acquisition plans with Mark Brooks. Original Post is here. Mark Brook says, Waldorf says eHarmony has pass the minimum requirements for an IPO, but it has no capital needs at present. Mary.com...