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Hinge Introduces Hidden Words to Give Daters Curated Control of Comments

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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NEW YORK, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Hinge released Hidden Words, a new feature that gives daters across the globe the ability to filter the words, phrases and emojis in their incoming Likes with Comments — helping to reduce unwanted interactions while increasing safety and confidence on their dating journey. A first-of-its-kind tool among dating apps, Hidden Words aims to help users customize their experience, creating a more comfortable space to show up as their authentic selves.

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Hidden Words is designed to help support daters by detouring a negative interaction before it starts, and to provide the opportunity to create a better experience on Hinge based on their personal preferences.
How Hidden Words works: Daters create a personalized list of words, phrases or emojis they don't want to see in their inbound Likes with Comments.
"With the launch of Hidden Words, we are living by our mission, to become the most trusted dating app.
Hidden Words also builds on Hinge's efforts to protect and empower vulnerable users, including providing queer dating resources and offering funding to expand therapy access to BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ daters .

Former Grindr CPO and Tinder Head of Privacy Ron De Jesus Joins Transcend as the First-Ever Field Chief Privacy Officer

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Transcend, the all-in-one data privacy and governance platform, proudly welcomes Ron De Jesus to its leadership team as the first-ever Field Chief Privacy Officer (FCPO).

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Transcend, the all-in-one data privacy and governance platform, proudly welcomes Ron De Jesus to its leadership team as the first-ever Field Chief Privacy Officer (FCPO).
As the former Chief Privacy Officer at Grindr and its first DPO, Ron pioneered initiatives to safeguard user privacy within one of the world's largest social networking platforms for the LGBTQ+ community.
"We are thrilled to have Ron De Jesus join Transcend as our inaugural Field Chief Privacy Officer," stated Brandon Wiebe, General Counsel & Head of Privacy at Transcend.
His vision for the Field Chief Privacy Officer role aligns seamlessly with Transcend's commitment to innovation and user-centric privacy practices.

Match Group Appoints Laura Jones and Spencer Rascoff to Board of Directors

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Monday, March 25, 2024

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DALLAS, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) ("Match" or the "Company") announced today that it has appointed Laura Jones and Spencer Rascoff to the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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DALLAS, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) ("Match" or the "Company") announced today that it has appointed Laura Jones and Spencer Rascoff to the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately.
"We are pleased to welcome Laura and Spencer to the Match Group Board as part of our ongoing efforts to add skills and expertise that complement the capabilities of our existing directors and will further support the Company's long-term success," said Tom McInerney, Chairman of Match Group.
This is a time of great opportunity for Match Group, and we believe Laura and Spencer will be additive as we deliver on our strategy to drive value."
"At Match Group, we are focused on continuously innovating and evolving our global platform," said Bernard Kim, Chief Executive Officer at Match Group.

Match Group Tells Users To Verify Their Profiles In Order To Go On More Dates

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

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DALLAS, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), the parent company of Tinder, Hinge, Match, and Plenty of Fish, announced the platforms will send users coordinated reminders to Photo Verify their profiles this Safer Internet Day. Beginning today, February 6, users across Tinder, Hinge, Match, OkCupid, Plenty of Fish, Meetic, BLK, Chispa, and Upward with unverified profiles will receive a push notification or message encouraging them to verify their account utilizing Photo Verification with a selfie video or the platform's verification tools. As new users join the apps and returning users revamp their profiles for peak dating season, these tools help confirm for potential matches that the photos on their profile match the person with the account.

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On Safer Internet Day, Match Group Platforms Will Send A Coordinated Reminder To Users With Unverified Profiles, Encouraging Them To Photo Verify Their Profiles.
Verified profiles often receive better engagement, as these profiles encourage more informed decisions on dating apps and increase confidence in a potential match.
At Hinge, users with profiles that are Selfie Verified go on more than 200% more dates globally than those with unverified profiles.
"We appreciate that Match Group is promoting safer online practices by encouraging unverified users across their platforms to verify their profiles.

Appia Announces Significant Geochemical Critical REE Assay Results at Alces Lake Project, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Monday, January 15, 2024

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Commencing on June 11th, 2023, Appia initiated a comprehensive 3456.72-metre helicopter-supported diamond drilling program, concluding all field operations on August 24th.

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Commencing on June 11th, 2023, Appia initiated a comprehensive 3456.72-metre helicopter-supported diamond drilling program, concluding all field operations on August 24th.
The Company has received all assay results stemming from its 2023 summer geochemical exploration initiative.
Appia is engaged in the compilation, review, and interpretation of these results across all investigated areas.
"The identification of the Magnet Ridge Zone following the 2022 drill campaign was a major success to further delineate potential mineralization at Alces Lake.

Hinge Announces $1 Million Fund to Help Gen Z Build Community In-Person

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

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The program launches with a $1M fund dedicated to tackling the loneliness epidemic by providing grants to social groups and organizations helping Gen Z find belonging and community in person.

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The program launches with a $1M fund dedicated to tackling the loneliness epidemic by providing grants to social groups and organizations helping Gen Z find belonging and community in person.
Hinge's new One More Hour™ social impact initiative is mobilizing Gen Z to add more in-person connection to their lives.
Hinge is working with DoSomething Strategic and the Foundation for Social Connection to develop impact benchmarks for the program and identify the organizations.
Additionally, One More Hour will work with a group of Gen Z judges to select the final awardees of the grants.

Russell Bedford celebrates 40 years at Annual Global Conference in Montreal

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

LONDON, Oct. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Russell Bedford members from around the globe gathered in Montreal, Canada for a historic celebration at the 40th Annual Global Conference which took place at the Hotel William Gray, located in the heart of the Old Port of Montreal.

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Russell Bedford members from around the globe gathered in Montreal, Canada for a historic celebration at the 40th Annual Global Conference which took place at the Hotel William Gray, located in the heart of the Old Port of Montreal.
LONDON, Oct. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Russell Bedford members from around the globe gathered in Montreal, Canada for a historic celebration at the 40th Annual Global Conference which took place at the Hotel William Gray, located in the heart of the Old Port of Montreal.
Speaking about the 40th Annual Global Conference, Russell Bedford Chair, Daniel Ryba said: "This has been an unforgettable conference.
CEO, Stephen Hamlet, added: "It has been my immense pleasure to be in Montreal to celebrate Russell Bedford's 40th Annual Global Conference.

Tinder Partners With Mean Girls Actor Jonathan Bennett To Help Users Avoid Online Fraudsters

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Monday, October 2, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Tinder and its parent company, Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), are collaborating with Mean Girls actor Jonathan Bennett to help remind users how to avoid online financial scams and toxic behaviors – from the man who knows a thing or two about toxic behavior.

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Tinder is launching a new campaign that finally confirms Bennett's question: What day is it today?
Today is October 3rd, which is now known as World Romance Scam Prevention Day.
We appreciate that Match Group and Tinder have joined our efforts and are doing their part to help raise awareness for their users on their platforms."
This campaign follows the public awareness campaign Match Group launched in January to help remind users of ways everyone can protect themselves from online scams.

India Index Raises $500K In A Pre-seed Round

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Friday, September 15, 2023

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Founded by Samir N. Kapadia , The India Index LLC (India Index) successfully raised $500K in their seed funding round, led by a group of private investors from the United States and India.

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Founded by Samir N. Kapadia , The India Index LLC (India Index) successfully raised $500K in their seed funding round, led by a group of private investors from the United States and India.
Since its launch, India Index has managed to establish a growing network of users across India and the United States.
From JSW Group to Bharat Forge Limited, some of India's largest enterprises use India Index to capture export opportunities in the U.S. market.
Observing these gaps in the supply chain ecosystem, Samir N. Kapadia, a U.S.-India trade advisor and tech startup executive, launched India Index.

Coastal Mississippi Curates Hot List of Unbeatable Fall Experiences

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

BILOXI, Miss., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As summer breezes transition to cooler temperatures this fall, Coastal Mississippi Tourism invites travelers to come celebrate the new season with all the southern charm the destination has to offer. To help plan your trip, Coastal Mississippi Tourism has gathered a list of experiences and events travelers can pick and choose from to create their perfect fall getaway. With over 62 miles across three coastal counties, travelers will find everything from annual events and boating experiences to fall fishing adventures and more.

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To help plan your trip, Coastal Mississippi Tourism has gathered a list of experiences and events travelers can pick and choose from to create their perfect fall getaway.
"While the days may be getting shorter, our list of annual events and experiences certainly aren't," said Judy Young, CEO of Coastal Mississippi Tourism.
Annual Events of the Fall:
The best fall festivals can be found in Coastal Mississippi, from live performances to arts & crafts shows and more.
Reel in your Next Big Catch on Coastal Waters:
Travelers to Coastal Mississippi can take to the waters this fall with fishing charters every day of the week.