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Grindr appoints The Romans New York to work on ‘gagworthy’ initiatives. From PR Week

Grindr Inc. (NYSE:GRND) Q2 2023 Earnings Call Transcript August 17, 2023 Operator: Good afternoon. My name is Jenny, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Grindr Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] I would now like to turn the conference over […]

Platforms like Grindr and Tinder have broad legal immunity when they hook users up with con artists, rapists, and murderers—for now.

Grindr’s Patrick Lenihan launches Gravity Strategic Partners. From PR Week

The former head of privacy at Grindr alleged that the company fired him after he raised concerns about the company prioritizing "profit over privacy."

West Hollywood-based Grindr Inc., a popular social platform for the queer community, launched as a mobile app in 2009. But now its technology is rewinding: Grindr recently unveiled a desktop browser version called Grindr Web. The app’s new platform was launched in alpha during the first quarter and was rolled out globally in a beta version earlier this month.

Prosecutors say the hookup app made it easy for a serial robber to target and steal from gay men.

Highlights from the PRWeek US Healthcare Conference. From PR Week

Hot influencers and Grindr: Communicating safety info during the mpox public health emergency. From PR Week

The lawsuit accuses Grindr of actively recruiting children to the gay hookup app. Grindr called the accusations “meritless and obviously homophobic.”