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{{short description|French online dating service}}
{{short description|French online dating service}}
{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| logo = Meetic Logo.jpg
| logo = Logo meetic.png
| logo_size = 200px
| logo_size = 250px
| type = Subsidiary
| type = Subsidiary
| parent = [[IAC (company)|IAC]]
| parent = [[Match Group]]
| foundation = 2001
| foundation = 2001
| location = [[Boulogne-Billancourt]], [[France]]
| location = [[Boulogne-Billancourt]], [[France]]
| key_people = Marc Simoncini, [[Chief executive officer|CEO]]
| key_people = Marc Simoncini, [[Chief executive officer|CEO]]
| industry = [[Online dating service]]
| industry = [[Online dating service]]
| revenue = €133.6 M (Europe, 2008){{update inline|date=October 2019}}
| revenue = €133.6 M (Europe, 2008){{update inline|date=October 2019}}
| homepage = {{URL|www.meetic.fr}}<br>{{URL|www.meetic.co.uk}}
| homepage = {{URL|www.meetic.com}}
}}
}}

'''Meetic''' is a [[France|French]] [[online dating service]] founded in November 2001 and part of the [[Match Group]] since 2013.
'''Meetic''' is a French [[online dating service]] founded in November 2001.<ref name="timesonline" /> It is recognized for its intuitive interface and matching [[algorithms]] that suggest potential partners to users based on profile attributes.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ethridge |first1=Hunt |title=Unlock Dating Success with Meetic – Unveiling the Meta of Matchmaking! |url=https://wondermamas.com/meetic-review/ |website=wondermamas.com |access-date=26 October 2023 |language=English |date=18 August 2023}}</ref> Meetic became a part of the [[Match Group]] in 2013.<ref name="iac" />


==History==
==History==
[[File:Marc Simoncini.jpg|thumb|Marc Simoncini, founder of Meetic]]
[[File:Marc Simoncini.jpg|thumb|Marc Simoncini, founder of Meetic]]
In November 2001 Marc Simoncini started Meetic as a dating website.<ref>{{cite news|first=Adam |last=Sage |title=For French and internet dating, what's love got to do with it? |url=http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/technology/article1668639.ece |work=[[The Times]] |date=2007-10-18 |accessdate=June 9, 2009 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/5hPMzyel1?url=http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/technology/article1668639.ece |archivedate=June 9, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It became publicly quoted in October 2005.
In November 2001, Marc Simoncini started Meetic as a dating website.<ref name="timesonline">{{cite news|first=Adam |last=Sage |title=For French and internet dating, what's love got to do with it? |url=http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/technology/article1668639.ece |work=[[The Times]] |date=2007-10-18 |accessdate=June 9, 2009 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110612144130/http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/technology/article1668639.ece |archivedate=June 12, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It became publicly quoted in October 2005.


In 2007, according to JupiterResearch, Meetic was the largest online dating service in [[Europe]]. The service had 525,000 [[subscribers]] in 2007.<ref name="Fishbein">{{cite news |first=Jennifer |last=Fishbein |title=Europe's Love Affair with Meetic |url=http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/oct2007/gb2007105_330747.htm?chan=globalbiz_europe+index+page_top+stories |work=[[BusinessWeek]] |date=2007-10-05 |accessdate=June 9, 2009 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/5hPMiJ4RU?url=http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/oct2007/gb2007105_330747.htm?chan=globalbiz_europe+index+page_top+stories |archivedate=June 9, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The service's slogan was "Same game, new rules."<ref>{{cite news|first=Anthony |last=Reuben Dating firms fight for UK hearts |title=Dating firms fight for UK hearts |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6291688.stm |work=[[BBC]] |date=2007-07-18 |accessdate=June 9, 2009 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/5hPNCGGIQ?url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6291688.stm |archivedate=June 9, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
In 2007, according to JupiterResearch, Meetic was the largest online dating service in [[Europe]] with 525,000 [[subscribers]].<ref name="Fishbein">{{cite news |first=Jennifer |last=Fishbein |title=Europe's Love Affair with Meetic |url=http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/oct2007/gb2007105_330747.htm?chan=globalbiz_europe+index+page_top+stories |work=[[BusinessWeek]] |date=2007-10-05 |accessdate=June 9, 2009 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091022021628/http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/oct2007/gb2007105_330747.htm?chan=globalbiz_europe+index+page_top+stories |archivedate=October 22, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The service's slogan was "Same game, new rules."<ref>{{cite news|first=Anthony |last=Reuben Dating firms fight for UK hearts |title=Dating firms fight for UK hearts |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6291688.stm |work=[[BBC]] |date=2007-07-18 |accessdate=June 9, 2009 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090215095824/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6291688.stm |archivedate=February 15, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


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In 2013, Meetic was acquired by [[IAC (company)|IAC]] and thus became a part of the leading [[Match Group]].<ref name="iac">[http://iac.com/media-room/press-releases/matchcom-increases-its-stake-meetic-sa-808-875-and-announces-planned Match.com increases its stake in Meetic SA from 80.8% to 87.5% and Announces Planned Public Offer for all Outstanding Shares]</ref> In December, Meetic launched the Stepout application where people can find out who likes them nearby.
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In February 2009, the company acquired the European activities of [[Match.com]] and grew to more than 30 million subscribers.<ref>{{cite news |title=Marc Simoncini annonce le mariage de Meetic avec Match.com |newspaper=Zonebourse.com |publisher=Performance Bourse |date=2009-02-20 |url=http://www.performancebourse.com/actualites/marc-simoncini-annonce-le-mariage-de-meetic-avec-matchcom,933.html |accessdate=2010-04-07 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/5onuvjo8t?url=http://www.performancebourse.com/actualites/marc-simoncini-annonce-le-mariage-de-meetic-avec-matchcom,933.html |archivedate=2010-04-07 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Acquisitions==
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In February 2009, the company acquired the European activities of [[Match.com]] and grew to more than 30 million subscribers.<ref>{{cite news |title=Marc Simoncini annonce le mariage de Meetic avec Match.com |newspaper=Zonebourse.com |publisher=Performance Bourse |date=2009-02-20 |url=http://www.performancebourse.com/actualites/marc-simoncini-annonce-le-mariage-de-meetic-avec-matchcom,933.html |accessdate=2010-04-07 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100329100016/http://www.performancebourse.com/actualites/marc-simoncini-annonce-le-mariage-de-meetic-avec-matchcom,933.html |archivedate=2010-03-29 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


In December 2012, the Meetic Group bought Massive Media, the parent company of [[Twoo.com]].<ref>{{cite web |title= Meetic (IAC) buys Massive Media, the company behind Netlog and Badoo rival Twoo, for $25m |url= https://thenextweb.com/insider/2012/12/23/meetic-iac-buys-massive-media-the-company-behind-netlog-and-badoo-rival-twoo-for-25m/ |publisher= www.thenextweb.com |date= 23 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title= Meetic purchases Belgian dating site Twoo.com to go international |url= http://www.rudebaguette.com/2012/12/31/meetic-purchases-belgian-dating-site-twoo-com-to-go-international/ |publisher= www.rudebaguette.com |accessdate= 31 December 2012 }}</ref>
In December 2012, the Meetic Group bought Massive Media, the parent company of [[Twoo.com]].<ref>{{cite web |title= Meetic (IAC) buys Massive Media, the company behind Netlog and Badoo rival Twoo, for $25m |url= https://thenextweb.com/insider/2012/12/23/meetic-iac-buys-massive-media-the-company-behind-netlog-and-badoo-rival-twoo-for-25m/ |publisher= www.thenextweb.com |date= 23 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title= Meetic purchases Belgian dating site Twoo.com to go international |url= http://www.rudebaguette.com/2012/12/31/meetic-purchases-belgian-dating-site-twoo-com-to-go-international/ |publisher= www.rudebaguette.com |accessdate= 31 December 2012 }}</ref>

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In 2013 Meetic was acquired by [[IAC (company)|IAC]] and thus became a part of the leading [[Match Group]].<ref>[http://iac.com/media-room/press-releases/matchcom-increases-its-stake-meetic-sa-808-875-and-announces-planned Match.com increases its stake in Meetic SA from 80.8% to 87.5% and Announces Planned Public Offer for all Outstanding Shares]</ref> In December, Meetic launched a new product: the Stepout application where people can find out who likes them nearby.


==See also==
==See also==
{{Portal|Internet|Human sexuality|Society}}
{{Portal|Internet|Human sexuality|Society}}
*[[Timeline of online dating services]]
* [[Timeline of online dating services]]
*[[Comparison of online dating services]]
* [[Comparison of online dating services]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
*{{Official website|www.meetic.co.uk}} (UK)
{{IAC}}
{{IAC}}

[[Category:Online dating services of France]]
[[Category:Online dating services of France]]
[[Category:Multilingual websites]]
[[Category:Multilingual websites]]

Latest revision as of 23:37, 14 March 2024

Meetic
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryOnline dating service
Founded2001
HeadquartersBoulogne-Billancourt, France
Key people
Marc Simoncini, CEO
Revenue€133.6 M (Europe, 2008)[needs update]
ParentMatch Group
Websitewww.meetic.com

Meetic is a French online dating service founded in November 2001.[1] It is recognized for its intuitive interface and matching algorithms that suggest potential partners to users based on profile attributes.[2] Meetic became a part of the Match Group in 2013.[3]

History

[edit]
Marc Simoncini, founder of Meetic

In November 2001, Marc Simoncini started Meetic as a dating website.[1] It became publicly quoted in October 2005.

In 2007, according to JupiterResearch, Meetic was the largest online dating service in Europe with 525,000 subscribers.[4] The service's slogan was "Same game, new rules."[5]

In 2013, Meetic was acquired by IAC and thus became a part of the leading Match Group.[3] In December, Meetic launched the Stepout application where people can find out who likes them nearby.

Acquisitions

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In February 2009, the company acquired the European activities of Match.com and grew to more than 30 million subscribers.[6]

In December 2012, the Meetic Group bought Massive Media, the parent company of Twoo.com.[7][8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Sage, Adam (2007-10-18). "For French and internet dating, what's love got to do with it?". The Times. Archived from the original on June 12, 2011. Retrieved June 9, 2009.
  2. ^ Ethridge, Hunt (18 August 2023). "Unlock Dating Success with Meetic – Unveiling the Meta of Matchmaking!". wondermamas.com. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  3. ^ a b Match.com increases its stake in Meetic SA from 80.8% to 87.5% and Announces Planned Public Offer for all Outstanding Shares
  4. ^ Fishbein, Jennifer (2007-10-05). "Europe's Love Affair with Meetic". BusinessWeek. Archived from the original on October 22, 2009. Retrieved June 9, 2009.
  5. ^ Reuben Dating firms fight for UK hearts, Anthony (2007-07-18). "Dating firms fight for UK hearts". BBC. Archived from the original on February 15, 2009. Retrieved June 9, 2009.
  6. ^ "Marc Simoncini annonce le mariage de Meetic avec Match.com". Zonebourse.com. Performance Bourse. 2009-02-20. Archived from the original on 2010-03-29. Retrieved 2010-04-07.
  7. ^ "Meetic (IAC) buys Massive Media, the company behind Netlog and Badoo rival Twoo, for $25m". www.thenextweb.com. 23 December 2012.
  8. ^ "Meetic purchases Belgian dating site Twoo.com to go international". www.rudebaguette.com. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
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