Citykiss: Flirting with Ringier
Ringier has launched an online dating platform. Citykiss is a location-based dating service with features for meeting new people, available for the iPhone and all major smartphones.
On the Online platform users can easily create their own profile and then send "city kisses" and exchange text messages via the app. In the vicinity of the current GPS position, suitable flirting partners are found on the basis of the interests and search criteria specified in the profile. A Google Maps view integrated into the app also suggests meetings at special "meeting points". In order to offer users a growing selection of meeting points, Citykiss includes a meeting point partner program for location operators who can be included in the service and thus advertise themselves. Gifts can also be sent directly from the app. The gifts are sent via the cooperation partner Geschenkidee.ch.
With the new service, the media company is targeting young adults with a high degree of mobility and an affinity for new media. Citykiss was developed on behalf of Ringier by Cellular, a German agency for the design and implementation of mobile platforms. At launch, Citykiss is available in German and designed for the iPhone and all Android phones. The premium offer costs 14.90 francs a month, or 29.70 francs for three months. In addition, some functions are also available for free with the basic subscription. Citykiss is also available with a community on Facebook represent.
