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Independent
1 week ago
Women in technology

The 'Bumble Fumble': Dating is hard enough - why are the apps making it worse?

Bumble shifted from empowering women to pressuring them for more sex. [ more ]
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Ars Technica
2 weeks ago
Women

Bumble apologizes for ads shaming women into sex

Bumble's ad campaign backfired, perceived as shaming women for choosing celibacy, leading to backlash and user threats to delete accounts. [ more ]
Boston.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Bumble to users: You need sex. Users to Bumble: Get lost.

Bumble faced backlash for an ad promoting sex, highlighting societal views on celibacy and hookup culture. [ more ]
time.com
2 weeks ago
Women

How Celibate Women Became a Threat

Bumble launched a controversial ad campaign targeting women, faced backlash, and issued an apology recognizing reasons for celibacy. [ more ]
Inc.com
2 weeks ago
Marketing

In 4 Words, Bumble Showed the Right Way to Fix a Major Marketing Fail

Bumble faced backlash for mocking celibacy. Apologized for insensitivity. [ more ]
The Drum
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Women were having nun of Bumble's celibacy ad. Nor were strategists

The 'Opening Moves' campaign of Bumble faced backlash due to a celibacy billboard, showcasing poor timing and a shift away from its safety branding strategy. [ more ]
Fast Company
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Bumble apologizes for its anti-celibacy ad fiasco

Bumble faced backlash for ads poking fun at celibacy and promised to remove them. [ more ]
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Mail Online
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

'AI dating concierge' could date people for you, Bumble founder claims

Daters may soon use AI dating concierges to go on dates for them, creating more efficient and personalized matchmaking experiences. [ more ]
Cbsnews
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Bumble apologizes for controversial ad about celibacy

Bumble apologizes for anti-celibacy ad campaign, removes ads, and supports women's organizations. [ more ]
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Salon
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Bumble's anti-celibacy marketing campaign and its backlash, explained

Bumble's new feature and marketing campaign diverge from its typical 'women make the first move' approach, aiming to engage Gen Z users and allow men to initiate conversations. [ more ]
Mashable
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Bumble apologises for 'anti-celibacy' ads after furious backlash

Bumble apologizes for controversial celibacy-related ads [ more ]
Creative Bloq
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Bumble admits it "made a mistake" with controversial billboard ads

Bumble faced backlash for controversial celibacy ads, highlighting the importance of being mindful and respectful when creating marketing campaigns. [ more ]
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Mashable ME
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Bumble apologises for 'anti-celibacy' ads after furious backlash

Bumble apologized for ads on celibacy, acknowledging the mistake and removing them from global marketing campaign. [ more ]
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New York Post
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Bumble wants to let 'AI dating concierge' do the dating for you

Bumble is implementing AI to assist users in finding compatible matches and engaging in better conversations. [ more ]
MobileAppAaily
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Bumble's AI Deception Detector Blocks 95% Fake Accounts | MobileAppDaily

Bumble is using artificial intelligence to combat fake, scam, and spam accounts on its platform.
The AI tool, Deception Detector, can automatically block 95% of inauthentic accounts before users come across them. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Dining

Cambios en Bumble: ahora ellos pueden dar el primer paso

La generación Z se aleja de las aplicaciones de citas buscando encuentros offline. [ more ]
Adweek
1 month ago
Marketing

Bumble Speaks to 'Exhausted' Women With Brand Refresh

Bumble revamped with design, features, global campaign to combat online dating fatigue. [ more ]
HuffPost
2 months ago
Relationships

At 62, I Hadn't Been On A Date In Decades. Here's What Happened When I Tried The Apps.

Dating world has shifted online, requiring new skills like swiping.
Popular dating apps like Bumble give women control over who contacts them.
Creating a genuine and honest profile is essential in online dating. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Tech industry

Dating Apps Have Hit a Wall. Can They Turn Things Around?

Dating app companies like Match Group and Bumble are struggling to meet investors' expectations and retain market value.
Young users are hesitant to pay for subscription services on dating apps, impacting revenue growth for companies like Match Group and Bumble. [ more ]
Axios
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Gabrielle Ferree joins Bumble as head of global communications

Ferree appointed to lead communications at Bumble
Emphasis on the importance of communication in Bumble's transformation
Interest in AI for communication support [ more ]
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Axios
3 months ago
Relationships

Bumble plans app relaunch and slashes workforces

Bumble plans to lay off 30% of its workforce and relaunch its dating app to appeal to younger users.
Tinder and Bumble are introducing new features to attract younger users, including easier profile creation and AI photo selection. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Tech industry

The Dating App Paradox: Why dating apps may be 'worse than ever'

Dating app companies like The Match Group and Bumble are facing challenges in the crowded dating app market.
The dating app business model creates a paradox where successful matches mean users leave the app and the company loses customers and revenue. [ more ]
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www.fastcompany.com
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Bumble's founder hopes to use AI to prevent toxic relationships before they happen

Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd is stepping down as CEO but will continue to play a hands-on role in the company's 10-year plan.
Wolfe Herd believes that AI can improve women's lives, but it needs to involve women in its development and decision-making processes. [ more ]
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