Taimi, the LGBTQIA+ dating and social networking app, has unveiled a new creative campaign crafted by Mother London and directed by Gianna Mazzeo. Anchored by the slogan “Came for X, stayed for Y,” the campaign illustrates how users come looking for one type of connection – such as a partner with a twink body type – but end up staying for something entirely different, like finding a long‑term partner.
Set across three short films, each narrative depicts the shift from initial intentions to unexpected outcomes, emphasizing that queer dating journeys are often unpredictable and transformative. Mazzeo, a director represented by Visionaries, worked alongside a team of queer creatives to bring authenticity and shared experience to the stories. “It was great working on this project with a group of queer creatives, where we bonded over shared experiences!” she said.
The campaign represents Taimi’s ongoing effort to position itself not just as a dating app but as a platform centered around inclusive queer communities. With a user base exceeding 25 million in over 138 countries, Taimi has previously launched campaigns focused on diversity and coming-out narratives, including its “Home of Diversity” and “Coming‑Out‑Free” efforts. These earlier campaigns highlighted the app’s emphasis on visibility and representation across gender identities and sexualities.
This latest work leans into comedic storytelling while reinforcing Taimi’s core value: that queer dating is about exploration, openness, and finding forms of connection beyond what users initially expect. Given Taimi’s recent work, it’s very much on brand for the platform, and likely won’t be the last campaign like this that they run.
