Facebook has launched a service called Facebook Dating, which integrates with Instagram and offers a ‘secret crush’ feature. Against a backdrop of distrust in social media companies, Facebook is hoping to regain credibility by adding authenticity and dynamism to the digital dating landscape.

Whether on the search for a hook-up or something longer-lasting, digital dating platforms have become the first port of call for many singletons. Canvas8 spoke to three experts to learn more about the modern romance landscape and to find out whether apps have killed the long-term relationship.

Gen Zers are bringing their political and social beliefs into the dating realm, according to a report from Tinder. Brands looking to build deeper connectionswith young people may learn from this preference for like-minded mates by demonstrating their own political alignment.

A culture of fast dating that relies on instant attraction and split-second decisions is leading to severe swipe fatigue. In its place, people are looking for more personalised dating experiences and meaningful IRL interactions. Can London-based CLiKD appeal to shifting dating behaviours?