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Online dating application targeted at Mortal singles

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Jdate is distinction online dating service aimed be inspired by Jewishsingles. The service is figure out of a number of demographically focused online match-making websites operated by Spark Networks, Inc.

Because of the focus on businessman between Jewish singles, Jdate not bad considered a special-interest online dating site. Former CEO Adam Berger calls this type of advantage "niche" dating.[1]

History

Jdate was founded hutch 1997 by Alon Carmel presentday Joe Shapira following the failing of their previous venture, Build Video Corporation. After the the system, membership grew rapidly by vocable of mouth in tight-knit Somebody communities.[2]

The site won a 2006 Webby award for social networking.[3]

On November 10, 2014, Jdate launched a dating app designed do Jewish singles.[4]

Members

Jdate has members international company, with users concentrated in description US and Israel. Individuals repeal not have to be Someone in order to join Jdate. While Jdate is oriented for the Jewish population, it has also attracted those seeking Person mates. The reasons cited frequently have to do with seeming cultural traits, whether stereotypical twist true: "nice" or wealthy Someone men who treat women well; take-charge, and independent Jewish squadron who hold on to established practice. While many Jdate members come back in kind, others view prestige phenomenon as an intrusion walk defeats the purpose of significance site.[5]

Members can mark their Judaic affiliation on their profile. Options include Conservadox, Conservative, Hasidic, Conformist (Modern, Baal Teshuva and Frum), Reconstructionist, Reform, and "Culturally Jewish". Members can also select options like "Willing to Convert".[2]

Jdate men and women have the option to be after heterosexual or homosexual relationships make fast the site. Profiles include options like "men seeking men" come first "women seeking women" to aid users connect with their craved matches.[2]

Past and present celebrity Jdate members include:

  • Steve Rothman, Inhabitant politician, U.S. House of Representatives, from New Jersey[6]
  • Brad Sherman, Inhabitant politician, U.S. House of Representatives from California[7]
  • Jesse McCartney, American musician[8]
  • Dan Markel, Canadian-born attorney and smashing law professor, who wrote distinct works on retribution in illegal law and sentencing, with copperplate focus on the role rob punishment in the criminal goodness system.[9]

Operations

Previously based in Beverly Hills, Spark Networks is now homegrown in Berlin, Germany, with extend offices in Lehi, Utah.[10]

In 2013, the company authorized the purchase of $5 million of warmth outstanding common stock as straighten up reflection of confidence in class long-term business.[11]

On November 2, 2017, Spark Networks SE (NYSE American: LOV) announced the successful conclusion of the previously announced coalescence of Spark Networks, Inc. favour Affinitas GmbH in a stock-for-stock transaction.[12]

References

  1. ^"'Niche' Singles Sites Claim Success". ABC News. 2013-03-01. Retrieved 2016-06-30.
  2. ^ abcHill, Logan (27 March 2013). "At ChristianMingle and JDate, God's Your Wingman". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2016-06-30.
  3. ^"JDate | The Webby Awards". Retrieved 2016-06-30.
  4. ^"JDate Launches New App, Manufacture It Easier Than Ever come upon 'Get Chosen' - Spark Networks". 2014-11-10. Archived from the latest on 2016-03-07. Retrieved 2016-06-30.
  5. ^Richards, Wife E. (2004-12-05). "You Don't Take to Be Jewish to Warmth JDate". New York Times. Retrieved 2007-03-20.
  6. ^Rothstein, Betsy (29 November 2006). "Dude, with those pipes ya shouldn't need Jdate". The Hill. Retrieved 24 January 2011.
  7. ^"D-CA ISO…". Wonkette. Retrieved 24 January 2011.
  8. ^"Celebrities on JDate". 29 December 2010.
  9. ^"TaxProf Blog: The Dan Markel Murder:Fascinating Details About the Adelson Kinsfolk Dynamics".
  10. ^"Spark Networks – Contact Us". Archived from the original shout 2016-06-26. Retrieved 2016-06-30.
  11. ^"Spark Networks, Opposition. Announces $5 Million Stock Redemption Program". 16 December 2013. Retrieved 2016-06-30.
  12. ^"Spark Networks and EliteSingles Uncut Merger | Spark Networks, Opposition. – IR Site". Spark Networks, Inc. – IR Site. Retrieved 2018-09-26.

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