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We’re DatingNews.com, and we take our tagline seriously. Our site was born out of a need to have a central place for those in the industry to read about everything going on in the dating world. Not only are we home to the most extensive coverage of the industry, but DatingNews.com is also the spotlight for dating coaches, matchmakers, apps, websites, and everything in between.

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DatingNews.com has four main news categories that extensively cover all the facts of the dating industry.

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We dive deep into the dating industry - apps and sites from big to small, established to upcoming.

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From dating coaches to matchmakers to CEOs, we profile the dating industry's most relevant influencers.

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The latest tools and technology you should know about - for both professionals & consumers.

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Dating tips and advice from our dating expert and editor, Amber Brooks, and her team

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A Passionate Team for a Passionate Industry

Our team of writers and editors bring expert experience in covering the dating industry inside and out.

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Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

Editor In Chief

Amber is Chief Editor for DatingNews. She has written more than 1,800 articles about dating experts, dating advice, and dating news. When she's not writing copy, you can probably find her at the dog park with a book in hand.

Dr. Wendy Walsh

Dr. Wendy Walsh

Relationship Expert

Known as America's Relationship Expert, Dr. Wendy Walsh is an award-winning television journalist, a Radio Host & Podcaster, the author of three books on relationships & thousands of print and digital articles.

Shanna Ellis

Shanna Ellis

Managing Editor

Shanna Ellis, Managing Editor at DatingNews, has spent over a decade working at online publications as writer, editor, and director of content. The online brands under her leadership have seen coverage from Forbes, USA Today, and Insider.

Lillian Guevara-Castro

Lillian Guevara-Castro

Senior Editor

Lillian Guevara-Castro brings more than 30 years of journalism experience to ensure DatingNews articles and reports have been edited for overall clarity, accuracy, and reader engagement.

Chloë Hylkema

Chloë Hylkema

Staff Writer

Chloë Hylkema draws from her writing background and experience in the dating scene to create engaging and informative content. With an undergraduate degree in English from Emory University, she’s constantly working on improving...

Emma Patterson

Emma Patterson

Staff Writer

Lifestyle and pop culture writer Emma Patterson has a degree in English and Creative Writing from Fredonia State University. Her background in satirical journalism and human interest content helps her approach the dating world with humor and heart.

Lexi Inks

Lexi Inks

Staff Writer

Lexi is a lifestyle journalist who has written for Bustle, Cosmopolitan, and Women's Health, among other publications. She has a passion for exploring modern dating and relationship topics.

Lynn Cadet

Lynn Cadet

Staff Writer

Lynn Cadet is a talented writer who has put together detailed feature articles for DatingNews and several other web publications. With experience in online content and media relations, she harnesses her passion for creative writing.

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Media Appearances

DatingNews.com is regularly relied upon by leading national news outlets to provide expert commentary on various dating topics. Below are a few select appearances where you can find our resources referenced and experts weighing in on the latest industry news.

Many singles prefer networking sites like LinkedIn over dating apps like Tinder: Survey

Tinder and Hinge may have met their match. LinkedIn and other networking platforms...

Everything Is a Dating App Now

Summer is here, and love is in the air—though increasingly not, as Antonia Mufarech writes...

Looking for love on LinkedIn? Data points to new trend

Single adults in the U.S. are scoring more dates on networking platforms like LinkedIn and...

Texting Rules That Guys Should Learn

In case you haven’t noticed, texting is officially the main form of communication daters use...

Linkedin or Wallapop are the new Tinder: now they also serve to flirt and find a partner

Searching for love, due to its intangibility, is a very complicated and high-risk operation...

Is it ever OK to 'hookup' over LinkedIn, Strava, and other non-dating apps?

Is there anything more mentally exhausting than the quest for love? Yes, most likely...

Many singles prefer networking sites like LinkedIn over dating apps like Tinder: Survey

LinkedIn and other networking platforms are a preferred way to set up dates over popular...

SC has 2 of the best attractions for a first date in the US, new ranking shows. Check them out

Accompanying South Carolina’s rich history, many Lowcountry cities have several...

From networking to nuptials – how one Canadian found love on LinkedIn

A study by Dating News reveals more than half of daters use networking platforms like...

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