# Dating App Album Promotions EDM Producer Zedd Has Launched His New Album on Tinder By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-05-22 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/producer-zedd References: [papermag](http://www.papermag.com/2015/05/zedd_takes_to_tinder_to_promot.php) In a clever use of the [Tinder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/it-starts-with-a-swipe) app, EDM producer Zedd has launched his new album 'True Colors' on the [dating platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-double-date) for a very reasonable price. Tinder users must only swipe right when they come across Zedd's profile, when they will then be matched with the account and receive a link to purchase the album at the special Tinder price. Other clever instances of [branded Tinder marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knorr-x-tinder) include the Mindy Project's campaign in 2013 that saw users matched with Danny or Mindy and Jason Derulo, who launched his video for the song 'Want To Want Me' on the dating app. A clever marketing campaign like this will likely also yield important demographic data based on location that will be instrumental in seeing where it succeeded most. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Branded App Marketing:** Using popular dating apps like Tinder for promotional campaigns can create innovative and engaging marketing opportunities for artists and brands. - **Data-driven Demographic Analysis:** Utilizing the demographic data gathered from dating apps can provide valuable insights for targeted marketing strategies. - **In-app Purchases:** Integrating album purchases within dating app platforms offers a new way for artists to monetize their content and reach a larger audience. ### Where This Applies - **Music:** Artists and producers can leverage dating app platforms to promote their albums and connect with fans in a unique and engaging way. - **Marketing:** Brands can explore using dating app platforms for innovative and creative marketing campaigns that resonate with the target audience. - **Data Analytics:** Companies specializing in data analytics can leverage the valuable demographic data collected from dating apps to provide valuable insights for targeted advertising and marketing strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gen Z Dating Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/it-starts-with-a-swipe.md) - [Playful Gen-Z Dating Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crush-feelings.md) - [Rom-Com Dating App Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-it-starts-with-a-swipe.md) - [Reality-Themed Dating Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-5.md) - [Dating App-Themed Store Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swipemart.md) - [Bold Dating Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dating-sunday.md) - [Music-Focused Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinylly.md) - [Social Dating App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-3.md) - [Blind Date App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blind-date1.md)