by David Evans | Uncategorized
Sprout Up is a free monthly event for forward-thinking Toronto area entrepreneurs to gather and mind-meld. This month’s event features HootSuite’s Ryan Holmes. I mention this for a few reasons. First, I’ve been talking to Toronto-area dating sites...
by David Evans | Uncategorized
Yesterday I spoke with Kate Brooks, the new Director of marketing communications for Zoosk. After we got off the phone I saw this ad on Facebook. Marketing gimick or could Zoosk actually be banned from Facebook? 5 Dating Apps For People With No Shame: The Girlfriend...
by David Evans | Marketing
Ads.pof.com now has more inventory available that will be sold as IAB standard ad sizes. When creating a new campaign, this feature will be available to users who have deposited more than $1000 into their account with ads.pof.com.35 million impressions per day are...
by David Evans | Marketing
Many developers were more than concerned about Facebook phasing out application-based Notifications on March 1st. Companies are instead focusing on creative ways to increase user engagement, including asking for virtual gifts, wall messaging and fan page posts. More...
by David Evans | Uncategorized
The Dewy Color System came up when I was looking into IntroAnalytics and VisualDNA. Speaking of compatibility, Fernando Ardenghi has finally started a blog where he will be discussing his views about online dating compatibility and matching systems. If you’ve...
by David Evans | Uncategorized
Someone just turned me on to the Lady Gaga Telephone video featuring Beyonce. A certain dating site makes an appearance at 4:27. Warning, this is one weird and sexy video. Great post from Tony Karrer, the initial acting CTO for eHarmony. Match continues to say that...
by David Evans | Uncategorized
Did you watch the Marriage Ref last night? Jerry Seinfeld’s latest show is absolutely hilarious. Larry David, Madonna and Ricky Gervais (The Office) were on the panel. Each week on the show, celebrity guests dole out advice to husbands and wives who find...
by David Evans | Dating Sites & Startups
As a consultant I often work with entrepreneurs working on their first startup. Sometimes I am asked to review business plans and financial spreadsheets. Some business plans are 32 pages long and cover every imaginable circumstance, down to the smallest detail. I also...
by David Evans | Uncategorized
The HowAboutWe.Com Date Contest: Here’s the deal. Propose your best NYC date idea as a post on our Facebook Fan Page. The people (one guy, one gal) whose dates gain the most “Likes” win! And HowAboutWe.Com will pay for the winners to go on their...
by David Evans | Mobile Dating
SpeedDate released a new version of it’s iPhone app that allows users to quickly meet and connect with singles using their smartphones. Speeddate claims that the application is a giant leap forward in the online dating industry as it’s the first to...