Pew Research
Pew Research is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the world.
Maintained by the High Intent newsroom. Last updated July 31, 2026. Led by founder and CEO Bill Alena, backed by a team of industry experts with over 100 years of online dating experience between them.
Pew Research: key facts
- Type
- Media
- Founded
- 2004
- Headquarters
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Ownership
- Subsidiary
- Parent company
- The Pew Charitable Trusts
- Headcount
- 201-500
- Website
- pewresearch.org
- Crunchbase
- Profile
- Profile
What Pew Research does
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan American think tank based in Washington, D.C. It provides information on social issues, public opinion, and demographic trends shaping the United States and the world. The organization does not take policy positions. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis, and other data-driven social science research. Pew Research Center’s work is funded through The Pew Charitable Trusts, a non-governmental organization. It has a stated mission to inform the public about the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping America and the world.
The organization maintains a reputation for rigorous, objective research across a range of topics. Its reports are frequently cited by media, academics, and policymakers. Research areas include U.S. politics and policy, journalism and media, internet and technology, science and society, religion and public life, Hispanic trends, and global attitudes. The center’s findings often highlight important societal shifts and public perceptions, which can be relevant for various industries, including online dating, to understand broader user attitudes.
What operators should know
- 01Pew Research provides nonpartisan data on social trends and public opinion.
- 02Their research helps understand user attitudes toward technology and relationships.
- 03Their findings are relevant for understanding broad user perceptions and behavior.
- 04Pew Research Center does not take policy positions or advocate for any cause.
Questions operators ask about Pew Research
Pew Research Center conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis, and other data-driven social science research. Their work covers topics such as U.S. politics, media, internet and technology, science, religion, and global attitudes, providing comprehensive insights into societal trends and public perspectives relevant to various sectors.
Pew Research: timeline
- Match Group's Own Survey: 47% of Singles View Dating AI Negatively
Match Group's internal survey of 1,000 singles shows 47% view AI negatively in romantic relationships, and 51% of women aged 18 to 24 would reject users of AI companion apps. This survey indicates a significant ceiling on AI's acceptable use in dating, particularly for features that simulate emotional connection, forcing operators to distinguish between helpful tools and those that risk user trust and platform health.
- ateam Launches in NY With an 11-Minute Cap and an Unproven Model
ateam launched in New York with an 11-minute daily usage cap and 15 fitness studio partnerships, aiming to monetize through premium subscriptions rather than extended engagement. While differentiated, the business model's viability hinges on whether users will pay significantly more for capped usage, a strategy that directly contrasts industry monetization norms. Operators should monitor its subscription retention for insights into alternative growth strategies.
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Match Group's Own Survey: 47% of Singles View Dating AI NegativelyMatch Group's internal survey of 1,000 singles shows 47% view AI negatively in romantic relationships, and 51% of women aged 18 to 24 would reject users of AI companion apps. This survey indicates a significant ceiling on AI's acceptable use in dating, particularly for features that simulate emotional connection, forcing operators to distinguish between helpful tools and those that risk user trust and platform health.
ateam Launches in NY With an 11-Minute Cap and an Unproven Modelateam launched in New York with an 11-minute daily usage cap and 15 fitness studio partnerships, aiming to monetize through premium subscriptions rather than extended engagement. While differentiated, the business model's viability hinges on whether users will pay significantly more for capped usage, a strategy that directly contrasts industry monetization norms. Operators should monitor its subscription retention for insights into alternative growth strategies.
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