Fall is officially setting in and things are getting cozy! League Live is tonight, so which sweater are you pulling outta storage to wear for your video speed dates? Here’s a playlist to help you chose between that cable knit and the cowl neck. Happy Sweater Weather! Listen here. Tune in every Wednesday for your League Live Pre-Game playlist to … Read More
League Live Pre-Game Playlist: Voces Latinas #2
As Latinx Heritage month comes to a close, we are continuing to celebrate Latino musical artists in this week’s League Live Pre-Game Playlist! This week’s soundwaves bounce between Indie vibes and Pop/Reggaeton beats to boost your confidence and put you in a “let’s do this” kinda mood. ¡Vámonos! Listen here. Tune in every Wednesday for your League Live Pre-Game playlist … Read More
ASK THE LEAGUE : How To Date Intelligently During The Pandemic
The League answers your questions on if and when to break social-distance rules for romance, how to get more matches, and the right way to use emojis. Shall We Get Physical? I’ve met a wonderful guy on The League. We talk all the time, and I can see a future with him. Because of the Coronavirus, we haven’t yet touched. … Read More
16 Online Dating Do’s and Don’ts (especially for men)
With more people than ever flocking to apps to find connection, now is an ideal time to get your digital dating dialed in. Here are some tips to bring your match-total up while you hunker down—from your friendly neighborhood dating coach. DO Use a High-Quality Photo for Your Primary Picture This is a game-changer. Your featured photo is the first … Read More
Why Virtual Dating During The Pandemic Is Particularly Great For Women
If you’re reading this, you’re probably living like most of us… confined to our homes and only allowed to go out for exercise or the essentials. For many, it seems that life has ground to a halt. For daters, it might even spell a sudden end to budding romances. And all of this is alongside an awful and creeping sense … Read More
Love In The Time Of Quarantine
If hunkering down has your anxiety up, here’s a silver lining: There have never been more people on dating sites than at this very moment. Since social distancing began, the major dating apps have reported an increase in use, ranging from 10% to 25%. And last Sunday on the League, the number of daily video users hit an all-time high, quadrupling pre-pandemic numbers.
How has the coronavirus affected dating apps?
We’ve gotten a lot of questions about this, so in the spirit of transparency, we decided to share what we’ve seen with The League. Answered by: Amanda Bradford, founder, and Michael Rapp, Head of Data Science at The League Quick summary: Overall, we saw a slight decrease in daily usage, hitting some regions harder than others, but nothing huge – … Read More
Mandatory WFH Extended thru April 7
May as well log this wild ride we’re on while I’m sheltering-in-place, right? That way I’ll remember it right. Today was our first day as a fully remote company in an incredibly anxious time. Monday, March 2020 1:47PM League Team, I just found out that the Bay Area is issuing a “shelter in place” order through April 7. As such, our … Read More
COVID-19: Mandatory WFH thru April 1
Company email sent on March 15, 2020: March 15, 2020 To League team, Thank you for working from home so diligently last week even amidst the confusion and anxiety that is our current health climate and while I tried to learn more about COVID-19, and how it’s impacting places like China, Iran, Italy, the UK and of course, the US. … Read More
League Live Tips For The Charismatic But Camera-shy User
On a recent Sunday night, I tried the in-app, video-dating feature League Live and I can report that it is the coolest thing to hit the singles scene since swiping. Give League Live a try. When you do, follow these 7 tips to help you get more matches and dates—and take a big step closer to finding your soulmate.