May 24, 2021 11:52:00

Matching apps such as Tinder carry out a new coronavirus vaccination campaign and also give vaccinated badges

Matching apps such as Tinder and OkCupid have announced a campaign to promote the new coronavirus vaccine. In addition to providing information on vaccination venues and discounting paid features for vaccinated people, the campaign will also give vaccinated badges.

Tinder Newsroom --For everyone who supports getting their shot, The White House and Tinder will help you shoot your shot
https://www.tinderpressroom.com/2021-05-21-For-everyone-who-supports-getting-their-shot,-The-White-House-and-Tinder-will-help-you-shoot-your -shot

Vaccinated is the new tall, dark and handsome | by OkCupid | May, 2021 | The OkCupid Blog
https://theblog.okcupid.com/vaccinated-is-the-new-tall-dark-and-handsome-921494016895

Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials | The White House
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2021/05/21/press-briefing-by-white-house-covid-19-response-team-and-public-health-officials- 38 /

◆ Tinder
Matching app 'Tinder' promotes vaccination with the new coronavirus vaccine, 'I'm Vaccinated', 'Vaccines Save Lives', 'Immunity Together' ) ”Is added to the function to display the sticker on the profile. In addition, users who added stickers to their profile between June 2nd and July 4th will be able to get some of the paid service 'Super Like' for free.

In addition, Tinder has added 'a function to easily find the vaccination site for the new coronavirus vaccine' and 'a function to check information related to the new coronavirus vaccine provided by organizations such as the

World Health Organization (WHO) in the app'. It has been.

'Recent research shows that more than half of people between the ages of 18 and 25 want to date someone who has been vaccinated with the new coronavirus vaccine,' Tinder said in a statement. We are appealing that inoculation of the new coronavirus vaccine will lead to successful matching. Jim Lanzone, CEO of Tinder, said, 'Tinder is excited to work with the White House to support the goal of'70% of American adults complete the new coronavirus vaccine by July 4'.' I am doing it. '

◆ OkCupid
The matching service 'OkCupid' has released an 'I'm vaccinated' badge on May 24, 2021 to indicate that it has been vaccinated at least once with the new coronavirus vaccine. In addition, users who added the badge to their profile within 48 hours of the release can use some of the paid services for free. In addition, the ability to list only users who have added badges to their profile will be released in late 2021.

According to OkCupid, the number of users who included the phrase 'vaccinated' in their profile in May 2021 increased more than 14 times compared to January 2021. OkCupid said, 'Users who say they are'vaccinated'or'will be vaccinated'have 15% more'likes', 14% more matching and 4.5% more conversations.' It really helps people find love, 'he emphasizes the importance of new coronavirus vaccination.

◆ White House
At a press conference by the White House Coronavirus Infection (COVID-19) Countermeasures Team on Friday, May 21, 2021, advisor Andy Slavit said, ' Bumble , Tinder, Hinge , Match , OkCupid. Matching services such as BLK , Chispa , Plenty of Fish, and Badoo have announced features to encourage vaccination with the new coronavirus vaccine. These services are used by more than 50 million Americans. , One of the largest services in the world, excluding games, 'he said, welcoming the new coronavirus vaccination initiative in the matching service used by many Americans.

In addition, Mr. Slavit's above remark can be confirmed from about 1 minute 4 seconds of the following movie.

05/21/21: Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials --YouTube