NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired by the
post-pandemic shift toward video dating, social dating site Zoosk
is kicking off the holiday season today with the launch of its
first-to-market virtual dating feature for singles: Zoosk Great
Dates. Zoosk Great Dates aims to reinvigorate the video dating
trend by enabling singles and their dates to access fun virtual
date experiences in exciting global destinations, with the first
batch of interactive dates set in Greece, Italy
and Japan.
Zoosk Great Dates is ideal for singles hungry for more authentic,
easier ways to connect
"Zoosk Great Dates is part of our commitment to more meaningful
online dating. The feature is ideal for singles hungry for more
authentic, easier ways to connect," said Eric Eichmann, CEO at Zoosk. "Guided by locals,
and with icebreaker segments throughout the experience, these dates
are the perfect fit for singles wanting to embrace trying something
different together."
In a recent survey, Zoosk, a dating site with millions of
members worldwide, found that 57% of singles in the United States want to keep supplementing
in-person dates with virtual dates, even once the pandemic is
(finally) over. Additionally, one in every ten singles (11%) say
that they plan to stick to video-only dating for the foreseeable
future. Zoosk Great Dates now makes virtual dating even easier,
especially during the holidays.
"Our research confirms that the winter holidays can make people
feel lonely, and it seems like people view this time of year as the
best time to be in a relationship. In fact, one-in-three singles
say Christmas is the holiday they would least like to be single on,
picking it even over Valentine's Day," said Eichmann. "That's why
we're launching our Great Dates feature now, so singles can
kickstart genuine romantic connections just in time for the
holidays."
The first collection of exclusive Zoosk Great Dates experiences
enables singles and their dates to go on adventures like
discovering hidden gems in Athens,
Greece, making spiced wine in Naples, Italy, and doing a cultural foodie
deep-dive in Kyoto, Japan.
Created in partnership with experiential travel company
Withlocals, each experience is designed to eliminate the
awkwardness of video dating by way of interactive content,
including icebreaker prompts and choose-the-next-step questions
that allow singles to customize their journey together.
"Creating memorable experiences for people is at the heart of
everything we do. For nine years we have been connecting people
with cultures by diving into the beauty of local cultures and
cities around the world," said Matthijs
Keij, CEO at Withlocals. "Zoosk Great Dates brings these
experiences to a whole new level by utilizing the deep insight and
knowledge of what we bring to a platform that helps bring people
together."
The launch is just the beginning, with Zoosk Great Dates
planning to add new tours on a regular basis and adapting to fit
current dating needs.
"It's clear that innovative social dating is more than a
lockdown phenomenon – it's the future of connection. Our new Zoosk
Great Dates feature is an exclusive, first-to-market innovation
designed with this future in mind," said Eichmann. "Following the
launch of our livestreaming video platform Zoosk Live this past
summer, Zoosk Great Dates places us at the forefront of this social
dating revolution."
The custom-built dates are currently offered as a free perk for
paying Zoosk Subscribers in the United
States.
For more information about Zoosk and Zoosk Great Dates,
visit here, see hi-res
images here, or reach out to the Zoosk team
on Instagram, Twitter,
or Facebook. Interviews with key
Zoosk spokespeople can be arranged upon request.
About Zoosk
Zoosk is a social dating
platform where singles from all around the
world can find their person – while
enjoying the process. Zoosk's unique Behavioral
Matchmaking technology learns from users' on-site
behavior and preferences to deliver compatible matches in
real time. In 2021, Zoosk expanded into
community-based connections with the launch of
in-app livestreaming video feature Zoosk Live and virtual
dating initiative Zoosk Great Dates. Launched in 2007, Zoosk
is available worldwide in multiple languages and is the
flagship brand of Spark Networks SE (NYSE: LOV), a global
leader in online dating.
Instagram: @zoosk | Twitter: @Zoosk |
Facebook: @Zoosk
About Withlocals
Withlocals is an experiential travel
marketplace that connects travelers to local hosts all over the
world through unique personalized experiences, both online and
offline. From things to do in a destination to exploring city
highlights and hidden gems, and from virtual city tours to online
workshops such as a yoga session or a graffiti workshop, all our
experiences are crafted by local experts driven by their passions.
Withlocals offers over 2000 unique experiences with verified locals
in 88 destinations.
Instagram: @withlocals | Twitter: @Withlocals | Facebook:
@Withlocals
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