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Spark Networks Bolsters Leadership Team with Key Hires to Complete Business Transformation and Drive Category-Defining Innovation

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Spark Networks SE (“Spark” or the “Company"), a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships, today announced Adam Medros as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), effective February 19, 2024.

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  • Spark Networks SE (“Spark” or the “Company"), a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships, today announced Adam Medros as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), effective February 19, 2024.
  • “As Spark completes a successful restructuring and continues to progress in our business transformation, there is incredible potential before us and we are taking the opportunity to revitalize our leading portfolio of social dating apps,” said Medros.
  • “Having taken Spark through its financial restructuring, now is the time to bring on new leaders to shepherd the Company into the future.
  • “We are grateful for Colleen’s leadership during this critical point in Spark’s evolution and are excited to now support Adam and his team as they chart a sustainable path forward for Spark and its brands.”

Noom Strengthens and Expands Leadership With New Hires and Promotions

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Noom’s Co-Founders Saeju Jeong and Artem Petakov retain their roles at Noom as Executive Chairman and President, respectively.

Key Points: 
  • Noom’s Co-Founders Saeju Jeong and Artem Petakov retain their roles at Noom as Executive Chairman and President, respectively.
  • As Chief Technology Officer at Noom, Rich undertakes the responsibility of overseeing the holistic growth of the technology organization.
  • Noom has expanded significantly in the last year with the introduction of Noom Med , its unique obesity care program, and Noom for Work , its enterprise offering for employers and payers.
  • In October of this year, Noom announced that Noom Med would be available through Noom for Work, marking a significant expansion in what the company is able to offer to employers and payers in a competitive marketplace.

Paltalk, Inc. Reports an Increase in Revenue of 5.5% in Third Quarter 2023

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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JERICHO, NY, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Paltalk, Inc. (“Paltalk,” the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”) (Nasdaq: PALT), a communications software innovator that powers multimedia social applications, today announced financial and operational results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • In July of 2023, Geoff was named CEO of Noom, Inc., a leading digital health platform combining personalized psychology with modern medicine.
  • Before that, Geoff executed numerous acquisitions while growing The Meet Group, and ultimately sold it in 2020 for approximately $500 million to ProSiebenSat.1 Media.
  • 6,683,858, and on January 19, 2023, the Examiner issued an Ex Parte Reexamination Certificate, ending the reexamination and confirming the patentability of claims 1-10 of U.S. Patent No.
  • On June 29, 2023, the Court held a pretrial conference with the parties and denied Cisco’s motion for summary judgement.

Paltalk, Inc. Appoints Geoff Cook to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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JERICHO, NY, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – Paltalk, Inc. (“Paltalk,” the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”) (Nasdaq: PALT), a communications software innovator that powers multimedia social applications, today announced that Geoffrey Cook was appointed to the board of directors of the Company, effective immediately. The Company increased the size of the board of directors from five (5) directors to six (6) directors, and Mr. Cook was selected to fill the newly created vacancy. 

Key Points: 
  • The Company increased the size of the board of directors from five (5) directors to six (6) directors, and Mr. Cook was selected to fill the newly created vacancy.
  • Jason Katz, Chairman and CEO of Paltalk, commented, “We are thrilled to have Geoff join our board of directors at this time, as we embark on further advancing our business both organically and acquisitively.
  • His experience, knowledge, and success in growing The Meet Group, and ultimately selling it in 2020 for $500 million to ProSiebenSat.1 Media, enables Geoff to provide us valuable guidance going forward.
  • Having built and grown companies at similar stages to that of Paltalk; I believe my expertise will bring a unique perspective that will contribute positively to the team.”
    Mr. Cook was also appointed to serve as a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the board of directors and the Strategic Transactions Committee of the board of directors.

Sha Zhu Pan Scammers Use Fake Cryptocurrency Trading Pools to Steal More Than $1 Million, Sophos Reports

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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Such applications create “liquidity pools” of various types of cryptocurrencies that users can then access to make trades from one cryptocurrency to another.

Key Points: 
  • Such applications create “liquidity pools” of various types of cryptocurrencies that users can then access to make trades from one cryptocurrency to another.
  • Fake pools, which pig butcherers are increasingly utilizing to siphon funds from targets, operate in much the same way.
  • However, unlike legitimate pools, at some point these scammers “pull the rug” and empty the entire liquidity pool for themselves.
  • Very few understand how legitimate cryptocurrency trading works, so it's easy for these scammers to con their targets.

ActiveFence Continues Expansion with Spectrum Labs Acquisition, Advancing AI-Driven Trust & Safety Solutions

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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This strategic acquisition adds an important pillar to ActiveFence's unrivaled offering of Trust and Safety solutions and further cements its dedication to developing integrated solutions that shield billions of users worldwide from online threats.

Key Points: 
  • This strategic acquisition adds an important pillar to ActiveFence's unrivaled offering of Trust and Safety solutions and further cements its dedication to developing integrated solutions that shield billions of users worldwide from online threats.
  • Today, with the acquisition of Spectrum Labs, ActiveFence leaps forward in its steadfast commitment to end-to-end online safety.
  • "Spectrum Labs and ActiveFence have always shared the same mission of making the internet a safer and more equitable place for users," said Justin Davis, Co-Founder and CEO of Spectrum Labs.
  • By combining the strengths of ActiveFence and Spectrum Labs, the industry can expect even greater advancements in Trust and Safety technology.

Geoff Cook Joins Noom as Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Noom, the leading digital health platform combining personalized psychology with modern medicine, today announced that accomplished technology executive Geoff Cook has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and will join the Noom Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • Noom, the leading digital health platform combining personalized psychology with modern medicine, today announced that accomplished technology executive Geoff Cook has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and will join the Noom Board of Directors.
  • Noom co-Founder and Executive Chairman Saeju Jeong commented, “I’m so pleased to have Geoff Cook join us as CEO.
  • To learn more about Noom’s suite of products and programs, including Noom Weight, Noom Mood, Noom Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), and Noom for Work, visit noom.com.
  • Today, Noom’s platform includes four core programs: Noom Weight for weight management, Noom Med as an enhancement to Noom Weight for obesity care, Noom Mood for stress management, and Noom DPP for diabetes prevention.

Tumblr Chooses Livebox to Power its Livestreaming Video & Creator Economy

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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The Meet Group , a top provider of livestreaming video and creator economy solutions, today announced that Tumblr , a microblogging and social networking website, has chosen Livebox as its video livestreaming and content provider.

Key Points: 
  • The Meet Group , a top provider of livestreaming video and creator economy solutions, today announced that Tumblr , a microblogging and social networking website, has chosen Livebox as its video livestreaming and content provider.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221219005772/en/
    With more minutes of video content produced through Livebox per day than Netflix has in its catalog1, Livebox has become a leader in integrated livestreaming video and creator economy solutions.
  • Livebox currently provides the integrated livestreaming video and creator economy solution for 16 popular social applications and brands.
  • The Meet Group is a leading provider of livestreaming video and creator economy solutions for a number of the world’s largest social apps.

The Meet Group Joins the Tech Coalition, Partnering with Leading Corporations to Combat Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Online

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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The Meet Group , a top provider of livestreaming video and creator economy solutions, announced today the company will join the Tech Coalition , a global alliance working to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse online.

Key Points: 
  • The Meet Group , a top provider of livestreaming video and creator economy solutions, announced today the company will join the Tech Coalition , a global alliance working to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse online.
  • “At The Meet Group, we are dedicated to providing an environment where our members can connect and interact safely,” said Geoff Cook, co-founder and CEO of The Meet Group.
  • We look forward to collaborating with global tech leaders to combat the online sexual abuse and exploitation of minors.”
    “With each member that joins the Coalition, we increase our ability to drive collaborative and coordinated action to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse online,” said Sean Litton of the Tech Coalition.
  • The Coalition convenes and aligns the global tech industry, pooling their knowledge and expertise, to help all the members better prevent, detect, report, and remove online child sexual abuse content.

Former Salesforce SVP of Marketing Strategy and Innovation Jon Suarez-Davis “JSD” Appointed Chief Commercial Officer at super{set}

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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“The best and brightest talent in tech is on the move,” said super{set} founding partner and serial entrepreneur Tom Chavez, “no longer content to stay locked inside stodgy Big Tech companies, we're seeing an exodus toward early-stage company-building where the innovation is cutting edge and the product possibilities can be world-changing. JSD is a strong proof point of this changing of the guard -- and super{set} is thrilled to be the beneficiary of his talent and leadership."

Key Points: 
  • super{set} , a startup studio founded by Tom Chavez and Vivek Vaidya , today announced the appointment of former Salesforce SVP for Marketing Strategy & Innovation Jon Suarez-Davis JSD as Chief Commercial Officer.
  • JSDs responsibilities include market strategy and development to accelerate super{set} companies growth in current, new, and expanding next best markets.
  • Said Chavez, JSD has been a long-time confidante and counsel to many of his innovation and marketing peers.
  • At Krux, JSD served as Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer, overseeing all global marketing communications, brand-building initiatives, and the companys marketing transformation consulting practice.