Selective Search is widely recognized by local, national and international media as well as respected, industry leading personal search firm.

Selective Search is widely recognized by local, national and international media as the nation's leading matchmaking and lifestyle management firm. 

Barbie Adler, president, Selective Search, is a well known relationship expert and media spokesperson on the topics of dating, love and relationships.  Barbie has served as a relationship expert and advisor for ABC's ‘The Bachelor' and ‘The Bachelorette'  was a consultant to NBC's ‘The Apprentice' , authors several relationship expert columns, among them: ‘Love Dish', for Today's Chicago Woman and ‘Singles Scene' for Scene Magazine. In addition, Barbie speaks regularly on love, dating and relationships at events throughout the country.

*profiled in Forbes, Fortune, The Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, USA Today and CNN for being the most trusted matchmaking firm to successful, eligible bachelors of all ages and ethnicities*

See what media outlets are saying about Selective Search:

Media Coverage 2010

  • "A chance to meet the Matchmakers of Selective Search, an upscale Matchmaking firm. The first step towards meeting the man of your dreams", NBC, August 23, 2010
  • Best Bet of the Red Eye, "Fed up with the singles stigma? Meet Selective Search Matchmakers", Red Eye/Chicago Tribune, August 23, 2010
  • "Selective Search, the nation's leading Matchmaking firm hosts their exclusive Meet the Matchmaker events, the most anticipated events of the year", Concierge Preferred, June 21, 2010
  • Living Healthy Chicago, WGN News - Selective Search featured as relationship expert, June 6, 2010
  • Vh1 'Undateable' Premier - Selective Search featured as relationship experts, May 10,2010
  • WGN News - Selective Search featured, April 27, 2010
  • High Society, CW Network - Selective Search featured in show, April 21, 2010
  • Chicago Sun Times - The Selective Search Matchmaking service is featured on CW's reality series "High Society" on Wednesday and will host a girls' night out and viewng at Martini Park that evening, April 20, 2010
  • Factio Magazine - Selective Search hosts "High Society" Girl's Night Out, April 19, 2010
  • Examiner.com Chicago - online magazine promoting a Selective Search Meet the Matchmaker event at Martini Park, April 19, 2010
  • High Society, CW Network - Selective Search featured in show, April 14, 2010
  • B96 Chicago, WBBM-FM 96.3 - Radio Interview with Barbie Adler, President & Founder, Selective Search, March 30, 2010
  • Ocean Drive Magazine - Selective Search featured in newsletter as 'Florida's Favorite Matchmakers', March 8, 2010
  • Style Chicago, Relationship Resolutions 2010, Dating advice from Selective Search's Barbie Adler, January 22, 2010
  • The Oprah Winfrey Show - Selective Search featured on Oprah Show and Oprah.com, January 14, 2010
  • "People have been throwing themselves into online dating and meeting people through sites like Facebook.  Social networking is here to stay, but singles are going to start becoming a bit more discreet, and protective of their privacy and safety.  Also, because of the economy, singles are becoming more concerned about the subtance of their potential mates and not their net worth - less fancy dinners and big dates and more meaningful outings, Barbie Adler, Owner/President of Selective Search, Inc.", NBC, January 12, 2010

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Media Coverage 2009

  • "How I Met Your Mother." CBS, January 21, 2009
  • “The feeling of helping someone meet the love of their life is as good as it gets. It’s soulfully gratifying – we know we are making the world a happier place. It’s like we’re angels in real life, said Barbie Adler, President of Selective Search." February 2009
  • Glenn Beck Radio Show, February 4, 2009
  • "When the Dow is down, dating and love are up," said Barbie Adler, President of Selective Search." Chicago Tribune, February 9, 2009
  • Crain's Chicago Business, February 9, 2009
  • Style Chicago, February 12, 2009
  • Today's Chicago Woman Exclusive Interview with Barbie Adler for Single's Issue, February 2009
  • New York Daily News, February 2009
  • Fox News, February 2009
  • Inside Job Matchmaker, Time Out Magazine, New York, February 2009
  •  "The unquestioned queen of Matchmakers is President, Barbie Adler." The Atlantic, March 2009
  • "Everyone understands the outlook of putting together a career path and where you want to be in life, but nobody puts together a game plan for their personal life. We're the strategic solution for their love life," said Barbie Adler, President and Founder of Selective Search, Spirit Airlines Coverage, March 2009
  • "The best thing about dating in the summer is doing things that aren't as stuffy as a traditional date," says Barbie Adler, President of upscale Matchmaking firm Selective Search." Chicago Collection, Summer 2009
  • "No matter how much he loves you and how serious the relationship may be, no guy wants to feel like he can't go out with his buddies," says Barbie Adler." Today's Chicago Woman, June 2009
  • Cosmo Radio, August 18, 2009
  • Chicago Social Brides, Fall 2009
  • USA Today, December 23, 2009
  • The Early Show, ABC, 2009
  • Gayle King Radio Interview, 2009

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Media Coverage 2008

  • US Weekly, 2008
  • NY Times, 2008
  • Life & Style, 2008
  • USA Today, 2008
  • Crain's Chicago Business, April 14, 2008
  • Chicago Sun Times, April 23, 2008
  • St. Petersburg Times, May 2, 2008
  • Glenn Beck Radio Show, August 15, 2008
  • Chicago Tribune, September 15, 2008
  • Chicago Red Eye, December 29, 2008

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Media Coverage 2007

  • "Barbie Adler, a relationship expert said the holidays can be a dreaded time for singles who often have to face personal questions from family.  She is President and CEO of Selective Search, a nationwide upscale matchmaking firm." The Jackson Sun, November 20, 2007
  • "Barbie Adler, a relationship expert and founder of the upscale Selective Search matchmaking firm, said "the younger woman not only gets older, but often gets wiser…" Chicago Sun Times, November 11, 2007
  • Don’t overlook the mature apple," said Barbie Adler of Selective Search, a firm that helps professional men find mates.  "The fact he waited could be a great thing.  He got to know himself and know what he is looking for." Chicago Tribune, October 19, 2007
  • "Barbie Adler, President of Selective Search, a matchmaking service that finds maters for wealthy executives, said "Once a guy knows that a girl is just after their money, he’s going to run.  If any guy approaches her, he’s going to be mattress-minded, not marriage-minded." Daily News, October 9, 2007
  • "Showbiz Tonight is bringing in the hottest celebrity matchmaker out there who specializes in this very subject. Joining us, Barbie Adler, matchmaking firm Selective Search." CNN Showbiz Tonight, June 19, 2007
  • "These celebrities rely on Adler and a few others – all of whom sign confidentiality agreements – to discretely introduce them to someone who is attractive, sane, duly impressed but not star-struck." The International Herald Tribune, May 9, 2007
  • "If they wanted to meet someone in Hollywood, they would have done that.  They’ve gone down that path, and it hasn’t been successful," said Barbie Adler, a matchmaker who has built a small but steady business of setting up celebrities, along with her other well-heeled clients." The New York Times, May 6, 2007
  • "The lovebirds, however, are also to blame, according to two local relationship experts.  Barbie Adler of matchmaking firm Selective Search, Inc. and Eli Finkel, an association professor of Psychology at Northwestern University, ponder the prospects of our young protagonists." Chicago Tribune Red Eye, May 3, 2007
  • "Barbie Adler, founder of Selective Search, an executive search firm for male executives said many of her clients are lawyers, doctors, business owners and consultants who turn to Selective Search to help them find women with substance and style that are ideal for commitments." Chicago Tribune Red Eye, March 5, 2007
  • "Barbie Adler, founder of the executive matchmaking firm, said Selective Search has a success rate of coupling off 30% of members after the 1st introduction, and 45% after the 3rd introduction.  To solicit their services, or be considered for their list of matches, go to selectivesearch-inc.com" Chicago Tribune, March 5, 2007
  • "Selective Search founder Barbie Adler offered tips to help busy, successful singles rack up points in the romance department." Chicago Tribune, March 5, 2007
  • "Adler’s company is always looking to introduce these well-heeled male clients to fit, attractive, commitment-minded women of substance and style, ranging in all ages.  And the firm welcomes women from all ethnicities and religions.  She encourages women to seize the opportunity.  There’s no cost and it’s something proactive you can do to get on the radars of the best bachelors in town." Chicago Sun Times, February 9, 2007
  • "Whether you buy into the Hallmark holiday, there are visual reminders everywhere," says Barbie Adler, founder and president of downtown's Selective Search Inc. Singles "see the ads and they're just another reminder, 'I'm not with someone special." Chicago Sun Times, February 9, 2007

 

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