In this episode of the GDI Podcast, we're delighted to be joined by Geoff Cook, CEO and Co-Founder of The Meet Group.

Geoff discusses the growth of live video, sharing what makes it increasingly popular in the online social space.

He also explains how the lines between dating apps and social media platforms are blurring, and what this means for competition between the industries.

In this episode of the GDI Podcast, we're delighted to be joined by Dr Hannah Shimko, Communications and Policy Director at the Online Dating Association (ODA).

Hannah gives a preview of the ODA's upcoming webinar on the Online Safety Bill, sharing how the legislation could impact online dating platforms and what apps can do to prepare.

Sean and Hannah also discuss the key strategies which can help the sector address romance scams and fraud in the new year.

For the first GDI Podcast of 2023, we're delighted to be joined by Michael Kaye, Associate Director of Global Communications at OkCupid.

Michael discusses with Sean Nolan, Senior Reporter at Global Dating Insights, OkCupid's recently released Global State of Digital Dating Report.

They explore the report's data-driven insights, looking at the issues and topics that are important to millions of OkCupid users around the world.

In this episode of The GDI Podcast, we're delighted to be joined by Richmond Lartey, Founder of Cuplet.

Richmond shares with Sean Nolan, Senior Reporter at Global Dating Insights, how the platform provides a number of free services that go above and beyond other dating apps.

They also discuss Cuplet's development as a platform, and how it manages to release an update every 1-2 weeks.

In this episode of The GDI Podcast, we're delighted to be joined by Dorisa Soudi, Founder of ZiP Dating.

Dorisa shares with Sean Nolan, Senior Reporter at Global Dating Insights, how the social platform looks to tackle catfishing and create genuine connections.

They also discuss Dorisa's experience as a female startup founder and the lessons she learnt in that journey.

In this episode of The GDI Podcast, we're delighted to be joined by Mitch Alterman, CEO and Co-Founder of Hatched.

Mitch shares with Sean Nolan, Senior Reporter at Global Dating Insights, how the app looks to address swiping fatigue and low self-confidence through its user interface.

They also discuss Mitch's journey as a startup founder, how he recruited the Hatched team, and what's next for the app.

In this episode of The GDI Podcast, we're delighted to be joined by Dr. Riki Thompson, Associate Professor of Writing Studies & Digital Rhetoric at the University of Washington Tacoma.

Within this podcast, Dr. Thompson shares with Sean Nolan, Senior Reporter at Global Dating Insights, what her research with online dating users has uncovered. Her insights highlight how online dating platforms can create more welcoming and effective services.

They also discuss the coverage of Whitney Wolfe Herd, CEO of Bumble, and Renate Nyborg, former CEO of Tinder, and what it means for women in tech.

In this episode of The GDI Podcast, we're delighted to be joined by Dayo Israel, CEO and Founder of Melanin Matchmaker. Melanin Matchmaker is a dating platform serving Black communities.

Within this podcast, Sean Nolan, Senior Reporter at Global Dating Insights, discusses with Dayo the unique features that make Melanin Matchmaker suited to helping Black singles find love.

They also discuss how the dating app can have a wider positive effect on the Black community, and why it has recently rebranded.

In this episode of The GDI Podcast, we're delighted to be joined by Alexa and Jacqueline Child, co-founders of Dateability. Dateability is a dating platform serving the disabled and chronically ill communities.

Within this podcast, Sean Nolan, Senior Reporter at Global Dating Insights, discusses with Jacqueline and Alexa how dating platforms can become more accessible.

They also discuss how personal experiences led to Dateability's creation, and how the sisters plan to have the app grow in the future.

In this episode of The GDI Podcast, we're delighted to be joined by Shahzad Younas, Founder and CEO of Muzz.

Within this podcast, Sean Nolan, Senior Reporter at Global Dating Insights, and Shahzad discuss Muzz's recent legal activity and what the dating app wants to get out of the ongoing court case its involved in.

Sean and Shahzad also discuss how Muzz became the world's largest Muslim dating & marriage platform, its exciting new features, and what users can look out for moving forward.