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description: "Overview of DII's mission, methodology, and editorial independence. Why the dating industry needs accountability journalism."
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Editorial

# Why We Launched DII: The Case for Independent Dating Industry Intelligence

Overview of DII's mission, methodology, and editorial independence. Why the dating industry needs accountability journalism.

5 May 2026· 15 min read · DII Editorial Team

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**DII Editorial Team**

Published 5 May 2026

DatingIndustryInsights.com is an independent B2B intelligence platform covering the global online dating industry. It publishes original research, financial analysis, regulatory tracking, and investigative reporting. It operates with no advertising from the companies it covers.

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