Dates & Mates Podcast Kicks Off "Love Month" And Welcomes Season 8 Presenting Sponsor, TextNow

LOS ANGELES - EntSun -- The Dates & Mates podcast, hosted by celebrity dating coach Damona Hoffman, announced that it is kicking off "Love Month" with a new presenting sponsor for Season 8, TextNow.

Spanning 350 episodes, Dates & Mates is a top podcast in the relationship category with listenership increasing 45% since August and double-digit growth projected this season. The Dates & Mates Valentine's Day Special releasing February 9, 2021 will feature wedding planner David Tutera (TLC's My Fair Wedding) discussing pandemic dating tips, Valentine's Day at home, and 2021 wedding trends.

The weekly podcast features Damona with celebrities, love experts, and authors giving cutting-edge love advice. Prior guests include The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Garcelle Beauvais, Bestselling author Dr. Laura Berman, Cosmopolitan Magazine editor Taylor Andrews and more.

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The eighth season of Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman will be presented by TextNow, the leading mobile app offering a free second phone number for online dating and unlimited cellular and WiFi-enabled calling and texting.

"Damona's expertise in the ways technology has reshaped dating is needed now more than ever," said Ken Willner, Chief Growth Officer at TextNow. "We're thrilled to partner with Dates & Mates to help empower all people to create connections and build relationships."

TextNow wants customers to give out their number with confidence. Connect with matches while protecting your privacy with the number one app providing a free second phone line on your primary device. Available in the Google Play and App Store, TextNow lets you keep your dating life in one place with a dedicated number and voicemail, across your smartphone, tablet, and computer.

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About Damona Hoffman

Damona Hoffman is a certified dating coach & media personality who starred in two A+E Networks' TV series: #BlackLove and A Question of Love. She's a regular contributor to The Drew Barrymore Show, The LA Times, The Washington Post, NPR, and CNN Headline News (HLN). This year, she also become the Official Love Expert of OkCupid.
www.DamonaHoffman.com

About TextNow

TextNow is the leading mobile app offering a free second phone number and cellular and WiFi-enabled phone service. Founded in 2009, the TextNow app has been downloaded more than 200 million times, helping millions of people stay connected for free. Keep your personal life and love life separate and maintain your privacy with a free second phone line on your primary device.
www.textnow.com/goyn/