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Flirtnet Update

Received an update about Flirtnet from Wayne Silbermann. Flirtnet (our sms and wap-based mobile dating service) is growing nicely. We are the leading player in the SA market – we white-label for most of the large players here like Vodafine Live, and our direct to...

Tasty Takeover Advertising

Most people would agree that online dating advertising leaves a lot to be desired. Except for a few instances like Match and even eHarmony’s latest ads, 18 year-olds co-ed boobs is about as creative as the industry gets. I uploaded some of the first paid banner...

What is Great Hill Partners up to?

The contents of this post are based on Spark Networks’ 10K from 2008 and their 10Q from the third quarter of 2009. Input was received from several people who have tracked Spark Networks for many years, with special help from Ross Felix. Great Hill Partners, a...

Another Inspiring Trip to New York

What a great visit to Manhattan. Coming back on the Acela now, the (relatively) high-speed train and as of yesterday, free wifi. Works well but blocks all dating sites and video. From a reader: It seems that Google is making some pretty significant changes on how they...

Online Dating Industry Update March 2, 2010

It’s great to be back in New York City for a few days. Yesterday Tom Jaffee and I spoke to a packed house of restaurant owners about creative strategies for social media. I enjoy spending time talking to people in industries other than dating. Immersing ones...