The Online Personals Insider is the internet dating conference weekly news summary
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:~ INTERNET DATING CONFERENCE ~:
Miami Beach Convention Center, January 27-29, 2010
Exhibit hall nearly sold out. 8 spaces remain!
Register before December 31 and save $350.
http://www.idate2010.com/register-miami-2010.php
:~ IDATE AWARDS ~:
The finalists have been selected.
Please be sure to vote! Voting ends January 7, 2010.
http://www.idateawards.com
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:~ CEO INTERVIEWS ~:
Manhunt & Online Buddies - Jonathan Crutchley and Adam Segel
http://www.onlinepersonalswatch.com/news/2009/12/jonathan-crutchley-and-adam-segel-founder-of-manhunt-and-ceo-of-online-buddies.html
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:~ TOP ONLINE PERSONALS WATCH NEWS ITEMS ~:
WEEKLY NEWS VIDEO SUMMARY :
- Dec 10th, 2009 : http://tinyurl.com/opwnews21
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MyCreativeMate.com Connects Single Artists
PR WEB - Dec 14 - My Creative Mate is a new dating site specifically targeting creative-minded individuals and entertainment industry professionals. MyCreativeMate.com includes popular functions enjoyed on other dating sites, but also features additional options catered to its unique clientele. Artists can not only upload their own pictures, but also create an album to show their portfolio. Their work can be displayed in their galleries, allowing members to connect through specialized interests. All member benefits are currently free to registered users during this phase of the site. Eventually, subscription rates will apply and will typically be less than half of other popular dating sites.
http://www.onlinepersonalswatch.com/news/2009/12/mycreativematecom-connects-single-artists.html
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Hivmatch.co.uk Exaggerates Member Numbers
DATE POSITIVE - Dec 10 - Datepositive.net was alerted to a statement on hivmatch’s website claiming that it has five times as many members compared to other websites. To investigate, they took out a membership on hivmatch.co.uk and discovered that their site has ~1000 members presumably all with HIV. Datepositive.net has ~4000 members, and more than 1600 have HIV.
http://www.onlinepersonalswatch.com/news/2009/12/hivmatchcouk-exaggerates-member-numbers.html
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Stop fraud before it happens! Learn how to proactively block out scammers before they attempt to defraud or abuse your good customers. Visit iovation.com or call (503) 224-6010 today.
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Mamba.ru Counts 100,000 Concurrent Users Online
OPW - Dec 9 - Russian dating site Mamba.ru has just announced that its membership totals over 11M with 100,000 active online users. Mamba's members are most active at the end of the working day and less active between 4-6am with ~25 000 online users.
http://www.onlinepersonalswatch.com/news/2009/12/mambaru-counts-100000-concurrent-users-online.html
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New Match.com Application Available For Palm Pixi
PR NEWSWIRE - Dec 9 - Match.com's new mobile app for the Palm Pixi phone is available on the Sprint network. Using the free app users can view singles in their area, edit their profile and connect with other singles.
http://www.onlinepersonalswatch.com/news/2009/12/new-matchcom-application-available-for-palm-pixi.html
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messmo for Mobile – Extend your member's iDating experience to mobile. Reach your members 24x7 and convert them with messmo's mobile messaging and billing platform.
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Blackbox Republic Now Open For Business
PR NEWSWIRE – Dec 9 - Blackbox Republic is launching a new private network for people of all orientations, relationship combinations and lifestyles. The website blends the best features of social networks with the personal elements of a dating site. "If Facebook and Match.com had a hot love child it would be Blackbox Republic.” said Sam Lawrence, CEO and co-founder. Blackbox Republic is a totally private, invitation only network. Anyone can join, but new members must be vouched for by an existing member to gain wider access to the community. Blackbox Republic connects people online as well as offline, and is an easy place to create, organize and promote offline events.
http://www.onlinepersonalswatch.com/news/2009/12/blackbox-republic-now-open-for-business.html
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CommunityMatrimony.com Partners With Twitter
PRESS RELEASE - Dec 8 - CommunityMatrimony.com, a part of Consim Info, a company that owns over 300 community based matrimony portals has just tied the knot with Twitter. Members of CommunityMatrimony.com can now add their Twitter updates to their matrimony profile. The Twitter updates will be displayed along with the matrimony profile. BharatMatrimony.com, also part of Consim Info, will also be tying the knot with Twitter in the near future.
http://www.onlinepersonalswatch.com/news/2009/12/communitymatrimonycom-partners-with-twitter.html
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Internet Dating Conference
The business conference for the online dating industry @ InternetDatingConference.com
Industry Message Boards @ mb.InternetDatingConference.com
Conference Organiser
Marc Lesnick, info@idate2010.com, 212-722-1744
Media Relations
Press, please contact Mark Brooks
mark@onlinepersonalswatch.com, 212-444-1636
_________________
Online Personals Watch
www.onlinepersonalswatch.com or opw1.com
Editor: Mark Brooks, mark@onlinepersonalswatch.com, 212-444-1636
______________________________________________________________________
:~ INTERNET DATING CONFERENCE ~:
Miami Beach Convention Center, January 27-29, 2010
Exhibit hall nearly sold out. 8 spaces remain!
Register before December 31 and save $350.
http://www.idate2010.com/register-miami-2010.php
:~ IDATE AWARDS ~:
The finalists have been selected.
Please be sure to vote! Voting ends January 7, 2010.
http://www.idateawards.com
______________________________________________________________________
:~ CEO INTERVIEWS ~:
Manhunt & Online Buddies - Jonathan Crutchley and Adam Segel
http://www.onlinepersonalswatch.com/news/2009/12/jonathan-crutchley-and-adam-segel-founder-of-manhunt-and-ceo-of-online-buddies.html
______________________________________________________________________
:~ TOP ONLINE PERSONALS WATCH NEWS ITEMS ~:
WEEKLY NEWS VIDEO SUMMARY :
- Dec 10th, 2009 : http://tinyurl.com/opwnews21
______
MyCreativeMate.com Connects Single Artists
PR WEB - Dec 14 - My Creative Mate is a new dating site specifically targeting creative-minded individuals and entertainment industry professionals. MyCreativeMate.com includes popular functions enjoyed on other dating sites, but also features additional options catered to its unique clientele. Artists can not only upload their own pictures, but also create an album to show their portfolio. Their work can be displayed in their galleries, allowing members to connect through specialized interests. All member benefits are currently free to registered users during this phase of the site. Eventually, subscription rates will apply and will typically be less than half of other popular dating sites.
http://www.onlinepersonalswatch.com/news/2009/12/mycreativematecom-connects-single-artists.html
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Hivmatch.co.uk Exaggerates Member Numbers
DATE POSITIVE - Dec 10 - Datepositive.net was alerted to a statement on hivmatch’s website claiming that it has five times as many members compared to other websites. To investigate, they took out a membership on hivmatch.co.uk and discovered that their site has ~1000 members presumably all with HIV. Datepositive.net has ~4000 members, and more than 1600 have HIV.
http://www.onlinepersonalswatch.com/news/2009/12/hivmatchcouk-exaggerates-member-numbers.html
______________________________________________________________________
Stop fraud before it happens! Learn how to proactively block out scammers before they attempt to defraud or abuse your good customers. Visit iovation.com or call (503) 224-6010 today.
______________________________________________________________________
Mamba.ru Counts 100,000 Concurrent Users Online
OPW - Dec 9 - Russian dating site Mamba.ru has just announced that its membership totals over 11M with 100,000 active online users. Mamba's members are most active at the end of the working day and less active between 4-6am with ~25 000 online users.
http://www.onlinepersonalswatch.com/news/2009/12/mambaru-counts-100000-concurrent-users-online.html
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New Match.com Application Available For Palm Pixi
PR NEWSWIRE - Dec 9 - Match.com's new mobile app for the Palm Pixi phone is available on the Sprint network. Using the free app users can view singles in their area, edit their profile and connect with other singles.
http://www.onlinepersonalswatch.com/news/2009/12/new-matchcom-application-available-for-palm-pixi.html
______________________________________________________________________
messmo for Mobile – Extend your member's iDating experience to mobile. Reach your members 24x7 and convert them with messmo's mobile messaging and billing platform.
______________________________________________________________________
Blackbox Republic Now Open For Business
PR NEWSWIRE – Dec 9 - Blackbox Republic is launching a new private network for people of all orientations, relationship combinations and lifestyles. The website blends the best features of social networks with the personal elements of a dating site. "If Facebook and Match.com had a hot love child it would be Blackbox Republic.” said Sam Lawrence, CEO and co-founder. Blackbox Republic is a totally private, invitation only network. Anyone can join, but new members must be vouched for by an existing member to gain wider access to the community. Blackbox Republic connects people online as well as offline, and is an easy place to create, organize and promote offline events.
http://www.onlinepersonalswatch.com/news/2009/12/blackbox-republic-now-open-for-business.html
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CommunityMatrimony.com Partners With Twitter
PRESS RELEASE - Dec 8 - CommunityMatrimony.com, a part of Consim Info, a company that owns over 300 community based matrimony portals has just tied the knot with Twitter. Members of CommunityMatrimony.com can now add their Twitter updates to their matrimony profile. The Twitter updates will be displayed along with the matrimony profile. BharatMatrimony.com, also part of Consim Info, will also be tying the knot with Twitter in the near future.
http://www.onlinepersonalswatch.com/news/2009/12/communitymatrimonycom-partners-with-twitter.html
______________________________________________________________________
Internet Dating Conference
The business conference for the online dating industry @ InternetDatingConference.com
Industry Message Boards @ mb.InternetDatingConference.com
Conference Organiser
Marc Lesnick, info@idate2010.com, 212-722-1744
Media Relations
Press, please contact Mark Brooks
mark@onlinepersonalswatch.com, 212-444-1636
_________________
Online Personals Watch
www.onlinepersonalswatch.com or opw1.com
Editor: Mark Brooks, mark@onlinepersonalswatch.com, 212-444-1636
