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User's Déjà Vu on Dating Apps
- Ev Gilbert experienced déjà vu on different dating apps because they were all owned by the same company.
- This made him feel cheated as switching apps did not provide a fresh experience.
Changing Online Dating's Image
- Match.com helped change public perceptions of online dating from sleazy to mainstream.
- Aggressive marketing and cultural shifts normalized meeting partners online by the 2000s.
Match Group's Acquisition Strategy
- Match Group’s strategy centered on acquiring competitors to dominate online dating.
- This consolidation brought diverse niche brands and millions of users under one corporate umbrella.