VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As singles
continue to explore new ways to date, video dating has increased in
popularity. Plenty of Fish is partnering with The Meet Group, Inc.
to host the world's largest virtual speed dating event on
September 20 from 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. EDT. The event, which is free
for Plenty of Fish members through the Live! feature, provides
singles with the unique opportunity to connect with others
worldwide.
"As one of the first dating apps to bring livestreaming to our
members, we've continued to see enthusiasm for distance dating –
75% of singles report that they are more comfortable video chatting
with a match than before the pandemic," said Plenty of Fish CEO
Malgosia Green. "We're committed to
finding alternative ways for our members to date while social
distancing – hosting the world's largest speed date is just one
example of our continued focus on livestreaming."
The livestreaming feature continues to be a big draw for Plenty
of Fish members – since late March almost 2 million matches have
been made via livestreaming. Additionally:
- Over 5.5M Plenty of Fish members
have used the feature since launch
- Over a quarter-million Plenty of Fish members use the feature
daily
- 50% of Plenty of Fish livestreaming users are Gen-Z and
millennials*
To participate in the world's largest virtual speed dating
event, tap the "Live!" icon within the Plenty of Fish app on
September 20 at 8 p.m. EDT. Like in-person speed dating, the
event will allow streamers 90 seconds to live video chat with
potential matches from around the world and move the conversation
to one-on-one video.
Members across the globe are invited to join the event:
- New York - September 20 at 8 p.m.
EST
- Rio de Janeiro - September 20 at 9 p.m.
GMT-3
- Hong Kong - September 21 at 8 a.m. GMT+8
- Tokyo - September 21 at 9 a.m.
GMT +9
- Sydney - September 21 at 10 a.m.
GMT +10
According to Guinness World Records, the largest known speed
dating event occurred on February 14,
2019 in Dublin, Ireland and
drew 964 people, Plenty of Fish anticipates twice as many people
will participate in its event.
"The pandemic has forever changed the nature of dating, tilting
it toward video," said Geoff Cook,
CEO of The Meet Group. "With 1.2 million broadcasters and 8.9
million viewers per month across The Meet Group's platforms
including Plenty of Fish, our livestreaming solutions are changing
the nature of dating apps, adding an element of social
entertainment while providing meaningful connection and an antidote
to loneliness. We are thrilled to partner with Plenty of Fish to
host the world's largest speed dating event."
Following the world's largest speed date event Plenty of Fish
and The Meet Group will each donate $10,000 for a total of $20,000 to Feeding America® in light of the
coronavirus pandemic. Every dollar donated is used to supply food
and funding to local food banks across the country.
*Daily active Plenty of Fish users
About Plenty of Fish
Plenty of Fish, a Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) company, is one of
the largest global online dating companies, and is available in 11
languages and more than 20 countries. Unlike many dating offerings
today, Plenty of Fish offers a less prescriptive, low-pressure user
experience that allows singles to discover what they're looking
for. For more information, visit www.pof.com
About The Meet Group
The Meet Group owns and operates the most engaging dating
communities in the world, spanning 5 apps including MeetMe, Skout,
Tagged, LOVOO and GROWLr. Serving millions of daters daily, our
community sends 70 million chats per day. Each month, our
livestreaming solutions entice our community to spend 1.1 billion
minutes in video. Our network size, technology, and leading
moderation and talent teams enable us to partner for and acquire
new audiences, including through video platform-as-service
products. The Meet Group, Inc. is a subsidiary of ParshipMeet
Group, a diversified international market leader in online dating,
which also owns and operates leading matchmaking brands eharmony,
Parship, and ElitePartner. For more information, visit
themeetgroup.com, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter or
LinkedIn.
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