Global Dating Insights (GDI), a B2B news and events platform covering the online dating industry, was acquired by Courtland Brooks, the online dating consultancy founded by Mark Brooks, according to GDI’s Sept. 16, 2026, announcement.

The acquisition ends 13 years of ownership by GDI founder Simon Corbett, who launched the site in late 2013 after identifying the need for a dedicated B2B media platform covering the online dating sector.

Global Dating Insights was acquired by Courtland Brooks, according to a Sept. 16 announcement. Logo: Global Dating Insights.

GDI grew from a specialist news website into a global media and events business that also runs the GDI Podcast, publishes an annual Power Book and hosts conferences.

GDI was also the first media brand within Industry Insights Group (IIG), Corbett’s specialist B2B media holding company.

Brooks will lead GDI under its new ownership. The announcement did not disclose a purchase price.