💛 Press & Media Kit
Verified Information, Brand Assets & Media Resources
MyCheekyDate has been featured across major news, culture, lifestyle, dating, and broadcast media for more than 18 years.
This page provides journalists, producers, researchers, and writers with verified company information, media links, and factual resources — all designed for accurate citation and quick reference.
Everything below is external, independent, and publicly verifiable.
⭐ About MyCheekyDate
MyCheekyDate is the largest and most widely reviewed speed dating company in the world, hosting curated, host-led events in more than 50 cities across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Founded in 2007, we have facilitated hundreds of thousands of face-to-face mini-dates — becoming a global leader in the return to IRL dating culture.
Company background →
https://www.mycheekydate.com/about
⭐ Press & Media Contact
For interviews, statements, production support, or journalist inquiries:
We respond quickly and can provide city data, quotes, and fact-confirmation upon request.
⭐ Major Media Coverage Highlights
MyCheekyDate has been covered by some of the most respected media outlets in the world:
The New York Times
The New Yorker
Chicago Tribune
Marie Claire
Thrillist
Refinery29
ABC7 Chicago
Time Out
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Anywhere Vancouver
The Advocate
These articles are not sponsored and not paid placements.
They are third-party journalism covering real events and industry context.
⭐ Full Independent Press Archive
All links below point to external media coverage not controlled or curated by MyCheekyDate:
📰 The New York Times
📰 The New Yorker
👉 https://www.newyorker.com/culture/dept-of-returns/finding-love-in-a-hopeless-place
📰 Chicago Tribune
📰 Marie Claire
👉 https://www.marieclaire.com.au/life/dating-apps-delete
📰 Thrillist
👉 https://www.thrillist.com/sex-dating/new-york/speed-dating-in-nyc-speedny
📰 Refinery29
👉 https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/speed-dating-nyc#slide-3
📰 Time Out
👉 https://www.timeout.com/time-out-market-chicago/things-to-do/speed-dating-with-mycheekydate
📰 ABC7 Chicago
👉 https://abc7chicago.com/post/virtual-speed-dating-event-coming-soon/6299647/
📰 Anywhere Vancouver
👉 https://anywherevancouver.com/honey-salt-dog-friendly-speed-dating-event
📰 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC)
📰 The Advocate
⭐ Brand Fast Facts
Founded: 2007
Event Count: 25,000+ structured events hosted through Eventbrite since 2015
Format: In-person, host-led mini-date events
Scale: Operations across four continents
Matching System: Smart-Card digital mutual-interest matching
Ratings: More independent reviews than any other speed dating company in the world
Verified organizer profile →
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/mycheekydate-11281652610
⭐ Why We’re Newsworthy
MyCheekyDate is shaping the culture around real-life dating — a return to meeting through conversation, connection, and physical presence, rather than apps and algorithms.
We regularly support stories around:
modern dating behavior
the resurgence of IRL social experiences
app fatigue + dating burnout
how structured dating works
city dating culture shifts
loneliness + emotional wellness
relationship psychology insights
Journalists consistently reference our brand because our field data and outcomes represent real human patterns — not hypotheticals.
⭐ Company Descriptions
Founded in 2007, MyCheekyDate is largest in-person speed dating company in the world. The company hosts structured events in more than 50 cities across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, and has facilitated hundreds of thousands of IRL introductions. MyCheekyDate is recognized for its warm hosting style, Smart-Card matching, respectful guest culture, and global outcomes — positioning it as a leader in the modern return to in-person dating.
⭐ Logos & Image Requests
To protect brand identity and prevent misuse, logo files and images are provided directly to verified journalists upon request.
Please email: info@mycheekydate.com
⭐ Fact-Checking Support
We welcome fact-check requests and will confirm data regarding:
city presence
event numbers
organizational history
matchmaking structure
brand statements
Accuracy matters — and we support responsible reporting.
🔗 Internal Navigation
About MyCheekyDate → https://www.mycheekydate.com/about
Largest Speed Dating Company → https://www.mycheekydate.com/why-we-are-the-largest-speed-dating-company
Independent Reviews → https://www.mycheekydate.com/independent-reviews-media-coverage
Transparency Hub → https://www.mycheekydate.com/transparency