As LGBTQ topics are no longer “in the closet” in Chinese society, and Taiwan is well on its way to marriage equality, Hornet enlisted one of the most credible survey companies, Insight Xplorer, to understand how social and dating apps play a role in the lives of gay men. In November 2017, a sample of nearly 700 interviewees between the ages of 18-50 who identified as gay, bisexual or…
New web portal to headquarter content from the growing LGBTQ media company and social network February 27, 2018 (SAN FRANCISCO, CA) – Today, Hornet, the world’s premier gay social network and LGBTQ media company, announced the acquisition of the domain Hornet.com. The domain will allow users access to Hornet’s vast social network and original editorial content with a newly designed website — restyled for a seamless, user-friendly experience. Hornet.com will replace…
Today, Hornet announced an update to its search screen, adding suggestion cards that make it even easier for guys to make meaningful connections and meet. Users can now easily find new guys who joined Hornet, as well as guys who recently viewed their profile. Whether men are looking for romance or friendship, these new and improved suggestion cards are the perfect discovery tool for users to connect. To use…
Hornet Hits Milestones as Largest Global LGBTQ Media Company Last year was an exceptional period of growth for Hornet culminating in several exciting milestones we are excited to share. As the #1 gay app in several markets around the world, including France, Russia, Turkey, Brazil, Taiwan and with rapid growth in the United States, Hornet exceeded 25 million users in 2017. This sizable user base combined with our compelling…
New study from the world’s leading gay social network finds that LGBTQ themed ads garner more brand trust, brand recall and purchase inten
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Hornet announced its design refresh which provides more tools via a sticky search bar that moves with you as you scroll to help guys narrow down searches and create a more meaningful connections.
December marked the beginning of a new chapter for Hornet Media as the company officially opened its new U.S. headquarters.
Hornet has released a new batch of stickers today for members to use for all occasions. Hornet’s sticker collection includes an array of choices for users to be able to express themselves freely. From love, sexual health, animals, vegetables, travel and a diverse set of emoticons, there is something for every emotion or mood you might be in.
Today, users will get the opportunity to share their Hornet community contributions on their profile pages– with Hornet badges. These badges are a way for you to display that you’re a community member such as a moderator, translator or city ambassador.