Tinder, Match, OurTime, OkCupid, Hinge, Plenty of Fish Will Let
Users Show Their Vaccine Status
DALLAS, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Match Group
(NASDAQ: MTCH) announced today that it is working with the
government of the United Kingdom
to promote COVID-19 vaccinations across its leading UK brands
including Tinder, Match, OurTime, OkCupid, Hinge, and Plenty of
Fish. The apps will run ads for the UK government's Hope Campaign,
share vaccine resources, and offer vaccination badges for singles
to display on their profiles, as well as free "Super Likes" and
other boost-type features for UK users who say they are
vaccinated.
Members will start seeing the banners and incentives starting
this week, and the campaign will run throughout the month of
June.
"An important part of returning to normal is helping people feel
safe as they connect in person," said Alexandre Lubot, CEO of Match Group EMEA and
APAC. "We are honored to work with the UK government to encourage
our members to participate in the vaccination campaign across our
dating platforms. A unified push towards more vaccinations will
allow people to once again meet in person and connect in meaningful
ways."
For many users on Match Group's dating platforms, COVID-19
vaccinations are seen as a necessary step for singles to be able to
date safely in person. Users this year have proactively posted
about their vaccine status and say they view this as an important
component of compatibility.
"I am thrilled that we are partnering up with dating apps to
boost vaccine uptake across the country. This is another incredible
asset to our vaccination programme - the biggest and most
successful in our history," said Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi. "The vaccine is our way out of
this pandemic and we have made incredible progress so far with over
three quarters of adults receiving at least one dose. I encourage
everyone who is eligible to roll up their sleeves and get the jab -
it could save your life and protect your loved ones."
Below are examples of vaccine promotion campaigns launching
across Match Group in the UK:
- Tinder -- Members will be able to add a variety of
stickers to their profiles including "Vaccinated" or "Vaccines Save
Lives," with Tinder giving those who support the campaign a free
"Super Like" to help them stand out among potential matches. Tinder
will also launch a "Vaccine Center" which will link to resources to
educate members about vaccinations. Tinder is the world's most
popular app for meeting new people.
- Match & OurTime -- Members will be able to
add a new badge to their profiles to display their vaccine status,
with those who participate in the campaign receiving a free "Boost"
to help them stand out on the app. Match's AI-enabled Dating Coach,
Lara, will also encourage Match users to get their vaccination
badge. Match is the place in the UK for daters who want to start
something real. OurTime is the dating site for like-minded singles
over 50.
- OkCupid -- Daters will be able to add an "I'm
Vaccinated" profile badge and be featured within OkCupid's
"Vaccinated" stack, its new matching system that lets users search
by select categories on the app. Those who participate will also
receive a free "Boost." OkCupid is the dating app made famous by
its iconic questions that help people "Match on What Matters,"
creating love around the world for all communities.
- Hinge -- Hinge will give users who participate in their
vaccination campaign a free "Rose," which indicates to other users
that they're especially excited to get to know them. Hinge will
encourage users to share their vaccination status on their
profiles. As the dating app "Designed To Be Deleted," Hinge is
excited to help get its community back out on dates and,
ultimately, find a relationship.
- Plenty of Fish -- Members will be able to add an "I Got
the Jab" badge to their profiles. Those who participate will
receive 20 Live! credits to use on the Plenty of Fish Live!
streaming feature. In the spirit of Plenty of Fish's mission to
create low pressure dating experiences, this campaign will provide
members with one less question to ask so they can start building
meaningful connections.
For more on Match Group's work with the United Kingdom, please visit:
nhs.uk/covidvaccine.
About Match Group
Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), through
its portfolio companies, is a leading provider of dating services
available globally. Our portfolio of brands includes Tinder®,
Match®, Meetic®, OkCupid®, Hinge®, Pairs™, PlentyOfFish®, and
OurTime®, as well as a number of other brands, each designed to
increase our users' likelihood of finding a meaningful connection.
Through our portfolio companies and their trusted brands, we
provide tailored services to meet the varying preferences of our
users. Our services are available in over 40 languages to our users
all over the world.
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