Shareholder Battle Over Spark Networks Escalates
The following letter was sent to the board of Spark Networks Inc. (NYSE Amex:LOV) March 8, 2010 in opposition to Great Hill Partners’ bid to acquire the company. Dear Board Members, Osmium Partners beneficially owns 6.1% of Spark Networks common stock. We are outraged and deeply disappointed to ...4 hours ago
The following letter was sent to the board of Spark Networks Inc. (NYSE Amex:LOV) March 8, 2010 in opposition to Great Hill Partners’ bid to acquire the company. Dear Board Members, Osmium Partners beneficially owns 6.1% of Spark Networks common stock. We are outraged and deeply disappointed to ...4 hours ago
The Disastrous Effects of Online Dating
The Disastrous Effects of Online Dating provides new rules for 21st Century dating, what you can do when the rules are broken, and ways to get through the tough times. Learn what men and women think of the new rules, read typical online dating profiles of men and women, and listen to first-hand ...1 day ago
The Disastrous Effects of Online Dating provides new rules for 21st Century dating, what you can do when the rules are broken, and ways to get through the tough times. Learn what men and women think of the new rules, read typical online dating profiles of men and women, and listen to first-hand ...1 day ago
Seeking Couple Who Have Tested Dating Sites Matching Systems
Katy says: I’m a Columbia News Service reporter interested in speaking with couples who have met offline, who have later joined dating sites to see if they would be matched up or to test the site’s claims. I’m also interested in speaking with people who won’t join established dating sites ...1 day ago
Katy says: I’m a Columbia News Service reporter interested in speaking with couples who have met offline, who have later joined dating sites to see if they would be matched up or to test the site’s claims. I’m also interested in speaking with people who won’t join established dating sites ...1 day ago
eHarmony is Taking Social Media Risks
Here’s a Facebook update from eHarmony. They get a lot of people answering their questions, regardless of the topic. I like how the first person bashes them, gets called on it, and then the stories begin to flow. That’s how this stuff works. Everyone has an opinion and you can’t censor them ...1 day ago
Here’s a Facebook update from eHarmony. They get a lot of people answering their questions, regardless of the topic. I like how the first person bashes them, gets called on it, and then the stories begin to flow. That’s how this stuff works. Everyone has an opinion and you can’t censor them ...1 day ago
Jon Stewart on Chatroulette
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Tech-Talch – Chatroulette www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Health Care Reform Perhaps not the last post I do on the latest Internet phenomenon, but easily the best. Amazing ...5 days ago
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Tech-Talch – Chatroulette www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Health Care Reform Perhaps not the last post I do on the latest Internet phenomenon, but easily the best. Amazing ...5 days ago
No Longer a Bright Spark
Today’s guest post is by Ross Felix. Ross has been paying close attention to Spark Networks for quite some time and is well-versed in the challenges it faces today. Spark Networks reported their year-end results on Thursday March 4th. Much of their results came in as expected with a few big ...5 days ago
Today’s guest post is by Ross Felix. Ross has been paying close attention to Spark Networks for quite some time and is well-versed in the challenges it faces today. Spark Networks reported their year-end results on Thursday March 4th. Much of their results came in as expected with a few big ...5 days ago
IntroAnalytics Behavioral Recommendations Initial Results Analysis
Gavin Potter at IntroAnalytics has written a white paper titled Making Behavioral Recommendations Pay, An Analysis of Returns Achieved. I am pleased to see some of the early results discussed publicly. While not exactly earth-shattering in terms of depth, I applaud Gavin for making the results ...5 days ago
Gavin Potter at IntroAnalytics has written a white paper titled Making Behavioral Recommendations Pay, An Analysis of Returns Achieved. I am pleased to see some of the early results discussed publicly. While not exactly earth-shattering in terms of depth, I applaud Gavin for making the results ...5 days ago
Thread Offers Matchmaker Rewards
Social dating site Thread continues to slowly releasing new features. the latest batch lets people offer rewards to their friends if they successfully match them up. For example, wine for the first date, $100 to become exclusive and a trip to Australia if they get married. Great idea, and fun. I ...5 days ago
Social dating site Thread continues to slowly releasing new features. the latest batch lets people offer rewards to their friends if they successfully match them up. For example, wine for the first date, $100 to become exclusive and a trip to Australia if they get married. Great idea, and fun. I ...5 days ago
Basisnote Screenshots
I’ve been checking out the Basisnote Chemistry Check system running on Swissfriends.ch. Here are some screenshots I took of the testing process. © 2010 - visit OnlineDatingPost.com to view original post. ...5 days ago
I’ve been checking out the Basisnote Chemistry Check system running on Swissfriends.ch. Here are some screenshots I took of the testing process. © 2010 - visit OnlineDatingPost.com to view original post. ...5 days ago
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 market brand is also doing well. ...5 days ago
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 market brand is also doing well. ...5 days ago
Virtual Economy Is Booming
A few weeks ago I got a chance to talk to Ian Swanson, founder of Sometrics. Ian was previously at Userplane, building social applications for sites like MySpace. Sometrics is focused on monetizeing the social web, providing solutions to maximize revenue from virtual currency. Initially was a ...5 days ago
A few weeks ago I got a chance to talk to Ian Swanson, founder of Sometrics. Ian was previously at Userplane, building social applications for sites like MySpace. Sometrics is focused on monetizeing the social web, providing solutions to maximize revenue from virtual currency. Initially was a ...5 days ago
Study to Reduce HIV and STD Among Gay/Bi Men Online
Dan Wohlfeiler wrote in to let us know that there is a unique study now underway to help determine which online strategies are preferred by webmasters, public health experts and users for how to reduce HIV and STD infections among gay and bisexual men, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) who ...5 days ago
Dan Wohlfeiler wrote in to let us know that there is a unique study now underway to help determine which online strategies are preferred by webmasters, public health experts and users for how to reduce HIV and STD infections among gay and bisexual men, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) who ...5 days ago
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 ads ever and worked for the ad ...6 days ago
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 ads ever and worked for the ad ...6 days ago
Fingerprints May Be Required to Import Foreign Brides
In recent years, a certain percentage of scumbag men have taken it upon themselves to import women from foreign countries and then sell them out as prostitutes and do whatever god-awful things crazy people do when they can’t get a date here in the US and they have to basically buy and then kidnap ...6 days ago
In recent years, a certain percentage of scumbag men have taken it upon themselves to import women from foreign countries and then sell them out as prostitutes and do whatever god-awful things crazy people do when they can’t get a date here in the US and they have to basically buy and then kidnap ...6 days ago
Some Relationships Start With People
© 2010 - visit OnlineDatingPost.com to view original post. Sharing: Related posts:Match.com Reveals Singles’ Insights on Beginnings of Relationships Man Panel lets ladies grill ...6 days ago
© 2010 - visit OnlineDatingPost.com to view original post. Sharing: Related posts:Match.com Reveals Singles’ Insights on Beginnings of Relationships Man Panel lets ladies grill ...6 days ago
Wifi Providers Blocking Dating Sites
Amtrak offers free wifi, but you can’t look at funny cat videos, browse dating sites or look at pr0n. I wasn’t aware people do anything else online. © 2010 - visit OnlineDatingPost.com to view original post. ...6 days ago
Amtrak offers free wifi, but you can’t look at funny cat videos, browse dating sites or look at pr0n. I wasn’t aware people do anything else online. © 2010 - visit OnlineDatingPost.com to view original post. ...6 days ago
Online Dating Industry News for March 4, 2010
There is a nice big space over in the sidebar where there are things called advertisements. Not sure if you have heard but people tend to look at them, and if they are interested, they actually click them. If you are trying to get your business recognized by the online dating… well I think you ...6 days ago
There is a nice big space over in the sidebar where there are things called advertisements. Not sure if you have heard but people tend to look at them, and if they are interested, they actually click them. If you are trying to get your business recognized by the online dating… well I think you ...6 days ago
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 long time investor in Spark Networks ...6 days ago
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 long time investor in Spark Networks ...6 days ago
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 are defining: * Family Safe ...7 days ago
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 are defining: * Family Safe ...7 days ago
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 self into different industries is ...8 days ago
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 self into different industries is ...8 days ago
Twitter Updates for 2010-02-27
I'm at The Beehive (541 Tremont St, btw Hanson St & Milford St, Boston). http://4sq.com/vYNBu # What Is Match.com Going to Do Next? http://bit.ly/bvi52E # A Nightclub, A Phone And a Hookup http://bit.ly/awj0qG # I'm at Sorelle City Square (Chelsea St, at City Square, Charlestown). ...11 days ago
I'm at The Beehive (541 Tremont St, btw Hanson St & Milford St, Boston). http://4sq.com/vYNBu # What Is Match.com Going to Do Next? http://bit.ly/bvi52E # A Nightclub, A Phone And a Hookup http://bit.ly/awj0qG # I'm at Sorelle City Square (Chelsea St, at City Square, Charlestown). ...11 days ago
Online Dating Industry Update For 2-26-10
Speeddate saw a 40% increase in users the week after Valentine’s Day this year, and saw a 34% increase in online speed dating in 2009. It’s common practice for dating sites to feature an associated magazine, blog, Twitter or Facebook account. These are usually filled with first date stories and ...12 days ago
Speeddate saw a 40% increase in users the week after Valentine’s Day this year, and saw a 34% increase in online speed dating in 2009. It’s common practice for dating sites to feature an associated magazine, blog, Twitter or Facebook account. These are usually filled with first date stories and ...12 days ago
A Nightclub, A Phone And a Hookup
As companies continue to figure out ways to leverage location-based services, the dating industry has taken a few baby steps in promising directions. Yet the feedback I’m hearing is that the majority of singles are going to remain wary of dating services that let you find singes within your ...12 days ago
As companies continue to figure out ways to leverage location-based services, the dating industry has taken a few baby steps in promising directions. Yet the feedback I’m hearing is that the majority of singles are going to remain wary of dating services that let you find singes within your ...12 days ago
What Is Match.com Going to Do Next?
Given yesterday’s impending acquisition of Singlesnet, I wanted to throw out a few things that I have been thinking about lately. Recently dating industry insiders have been talking more about how to compete with Match.com. In my mind, to compete with Match its important to understand the ...12 days ago
Given yesterday’s impending acquisition of Singlesnet, I wanted to throw out a few things that I have been thinking about lately. Recently dating industry insiders have been talking more about how to compete with Match.com. In my mind, to compete with Match its important to understand the ...12 days ago
IAC’s Match.com to Acquire Singlesnet
Several weeks ago I heard from a reliable source that IAC Has Acquired Another Top Dating Site. I’ve known who it was all along, and decided to do the right thing and not mention the name of the company being acquired on this blog. I just heard from Match’s PR team and the public announcement ...13 days ago
Several weeks ago I heard from a reliable source that IAC Has Acquired Another Top Dating Site. I’ve known who it was all along, and decided to do the right thing and not mention the name of the company being acquired on this blog. I just heard from Match’s PR team and the public announcement ...13 days ago
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