Mobile applications

Grindr and Included Health Partner to Create an Inclusive Healthcare Experience for LGBTQ+ Employees

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Monday, June 7, 2021

As an employer-sponsored, free healthcare benefit, Included Health acts as an advocate for LGBTQ+ employees and dependents, helping them access clinically and culturally competent care.

Key Points: 
  • As an employer-sponsored, free healthcare benefit, Included Health acts as an advocate for LGBTQ+ employees and dependents, helping them access clinically and culturally competent care.
  • "This partnership will help provide our LGBTQ+ employees with a positive experience by helping them find highly competent and compassionate healthcare providers.
  • Together, Grindr and Included Health can work toward creating a more inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community in the U.S. healthcare system."
  • Included Health is dedicated to making the healthcare system work better for the LGBTQ+ community and their loved ones.

Insider strongly outperforms top 5 providers on the Forrester Wave for Cross-Channel Campaign Management with its extensive set of digital channels

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Monday, June 7, 2021

Insider outperformed other players with its extensive set of digital channels following an independent third-party evaluation of 11 channels including WhatsApp , Line, RCS , SMS , Facebook Messenger , Mobile and App .

Key Points: 
  • Insider outperformed other players with its extensive set of digital channels following an independent third-party evaluation of 11 channels including WhatsApp , Line, RCS , SMS , Facebook Messenger , Mobile and App .
  • "Being listed amongst the world's top 5 marketing platforms in The Forrester Wave for CCCM is a firm step towards our ambitious goals.
  • What set us apart was the capabilities of our extensive set of digital channels.
  • The Forrester Wave report also notes that "Insider is a suitable choice for marketers looking to engage customers in an extensive set of market-relevant digital channels."

Gupshup Adds Messenger API for Instagram to help Businesses engage and monetize better

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Friday, June 4, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gupshup, the leader in conversational messaging, today announced the addition of the Messenger API for Instagram to their conversational messaging platform.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gupshup, the leader in conversational messaging, today announced the addition of the Messenger API for Instagram to their conversational messaging platform.
  • "We are delighted that Gupshup is launching the Messenger API support for Instagram.The Messenger API for Instagram is now available for all developers who make it possible for brands to improve and enhance messaging experiences with customers," saidKonstantinos Papamiltiadis, VP of Platform Partnerships at Messenger.
  • "By integrating the Messenger API for Instagram, businesses and developers can effectively scale messaging workflows to better own the customer experience and build more authentic relationships."
  • Gupshup has added Instagram to its conversational messaging platform and has made it available to businesses to build messaging and conversational workflows.

ililli: A New Platform to Make Talk Social

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

ililli debuts as a new platform to make talk short, simple, spontaneous, and social.

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  • ililli debuts as a new platform to make talk short, simple, spontaneous, and social.
  • People, brands, publishers, and podcasters can use ililli to say whats on their mind and talk about their work.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210603005895/en/
    ililli: A New Platform to Make Talk Social (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Everyone is talking about social talk.
  • Users can TAP, like TAPs, follow other users, and subscribe to channels all the things that consumers love about social platforms.

Grindr Announces Partnership with 2021 Global Black Pride Event - “What About Us”

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

As part of its ongoing efforts to support the Black LGBTQI community, Grindr has partnered with Global Black Pride , Global Black Gay Men Connect (GBGMC), and Black LGBTQI community-based organizations across the globe to bring the second edition of Global Black Pride.

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  • As part of its ongoing efforts to support the Black LGBTQI community, Grindr has partnered with Global Black Pride , Global Black Gay Men Connect (GBGMC), and Black LGBTQI community-based organizations across the globe to bring the second edition of Global Black Pride.
  • Were so excited to partner with Global Black Pride on the second annual Black Pride Event, said Alex Black, Grindrs Director of Marketing.
  • Global Black Pride was founded by Global Black Gay Men Connect , a nonprofit organization based in New York City.
  • Global Black Pride is also launching the Pride 2021 Artist Fund, an artist fund that will be distributed to artists and speakers participating at this years event.

Banktivity Enhances App with Direct Connectivity to Financial Accounts in the UK and Europe

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

Customers in Europe and the UK now have the power to directly connect all of their bank accounts with the app, removing the need to manually enter transactions in order for the app to have a complete and current understanding of their financial situation.

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  • Customers in Europe and the UK now have the power to directly connect all of their bank accounts with the app, removing the need to manually enter transactions in order for the app to have a complete and current understanding of their financial situation.
  • A survey of OECD countries ranked the UK last for financial literacy .
  • Banktivity aims to help address this problem by providing users with an interactive dashboard of their financial health, allowing them to make more informed decisions.
  • New additions to the Banktivity App include:
    Direct connectivity: This now removes the need for users to enter account details every time they want to view their financial situation.

BestApp.com Names the Best To-Do List Apps of the Year 2021

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

LOS ANGELES, June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BestApp.com , an in-depth guide for the latest mobile app reviews and technology trends, has announced the best to-do list apps of 2021.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BestApp.com , an in-depth guide for the latest mobile app reviews and technology trends, has announced the best to-do list apps of 2021.
  • "We've used a unique methodology to help users discover the best to-do list apps on the market."
  • The top 3 picks from the leading to-do list solutions are Todoist, Remember the Milk, and Google Task.
  • To access the complete list of best to-do list apps, please visit https://www.bestapp.com/to-do-list-app/ .

Quiq Powers Digital Conversations on Instagram between Consumers and Brands

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

BOZEMAN, Mont., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Quiq , a leading customer engagement provider used by consumer brands to power digital customer conversations, including Overstock, Club Med, Men's Wearhouse and Piaget, today announced that brands can now connect their business Instagram accounts with Quiq through an integration with the Messenger API for Instagram.

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  • BOZEMAN, Mont., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Quiq , a leading customer engagement provider used by consumer brands to power digital customer conversations, including Overstock, Club Med, Men's Wearhouse and Piaget, today announced that brands can now connect their business Instagram accounts with Quiq through an integration with the Messenger API for Instagram.
  • "Brands need to be where the customer is, and that is increasingly on Instagram," said Mike Myer, CEO of Quiq.
  • By integrating Quiq with the Messenger API for Instagram, brands can connect their inbox to product ads on Instagram and interact with customers where they are."
  • Quiq is the Digital Conversation Company, enabling businesses to engage with customers across the most popular digital messaging channels.

BestApp.com Recognizes Best Hookup Apps for The Year 2021

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

LOS ANGELES, June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BestApp.com , an in-depth guide for the latest mobile app reviews and technology trends, has announced the best hookup apps of 2021.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BestApp.com , an in-depth guide for the latest mobile app reviews and technology trends, has announced the best hookup apps of 2021.
  • "Our team developed this list of best hookup apps for people who want a more casual approach to dating."
  • The top 3 picks from the leading online hookup apps are Tinder, OKCupid, and Down.
  • To access the complete list of best hookup apps, please visit https://www.bestapp.com/best-hookup-apps/ .

Facebook Announces Messenger API Support for Instagram, Selects Pypestream as an Early Partner

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Today, Messenger from Facebook is announcing the general availability of Messenger API support for Instagram at F8 Refresh.

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  • Today, Messenger from Facebook is announcing the general availability of Messenger API support for Instagram at F8 Refresh.
  • Prior to this announcement, Facebook partnered with Pypestream, a patented AI-powered customer engagement solution, to be included in a small number of select beta testers.
  • Pypestream is adding Instagram messaging to the growing roster of channels it currently supports, which already includes Messenger.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210602005938/en/
    Messenger API support for Instagram with Pypestream (Photo: Business Wire)
    With the launch of Messenger API support for Instagram, the millions of consumers that interact with or follow the Instagram pages of Pypestreams clients can now message with these brands via Pypestream, converting consumer interest into direct sales.