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Software Standards and Vulnerabilities
The adult industry was among the early adopters of that 1990's technology craze called the Internet and in the almost 19 years since Tim Berners-Lee sent the first WWW communication, the online adult industry has seen a lot of changes.
Porn, Privacy and the HIPAA
The story of the possible infection spread rapidly throughout the community, but what did not make it into the press were the actual identities of the performers infected or exposed in the most recent outbreak.
The Swift and Quiet Death of AB 847
On June 23, California Assemblywoman Mary Salas, D-San Diego, amended an existing bill that sought to levy a 20 percent tax on adult entertainment — specifically brick-and- mortar stores, including gentlemen’s clubs. The bill went up for a vote before the Assembly Revenue and Tax committee July 6.
TheBestPorn.com Upgrades Reviews and Webmaster Admin
Adult website review portal TheBestPorn.com (TBP) has announced the release of a series of upgrades to its reviews and webmaster admin area.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Engines
Google the phrase “herbal sex supplements” and you’ll likely come away with more questions than answers from the more than 500,000 results.
Mom and Pop Shops
In today’s adult toy market, companies with a small number of employees can carve out their own niche and thrive in the competitive market, operating from anywhere in the U.S., not just the major population hubs. We spoke with some 21st century entrepreneurs about their businesses and found some surprises.
Mr. Marcus, Suave XXX Appear in New 'Kiss and Tail' Documentary
The documentary focuses on dancer and video performer Karrine "Superhead" Steffans.
3 M's of Materials, Marketing and Masturbation
For our Hot Issue, XBIZ explored three themes that have been lighting a fire under the toy biz this year: materials that are as “green” for the earth as they are for the body; marketing direct-to-consumer without traditional advertising; and masturbation trends inspiring even the most vanilla to explore the extreme.
Perceptions and Policy
I spend a lot of time working on the public's perception of the adult industry and those that work within it — a public that includes policy analysts and lawmakers. Here's an example.
PimpRoll and Lethal Hardcore Offer Site
Adult webmaster affiliate program PimpRoll, in association with Lethal Hardcore Video, has announced the launch of its latest niche content website, FuckMyMommyandMe.com.
Hot, Fresh and New!
In the ever-changing world of adult entertainment there are always a few principles that remain fixed. One of the constants you can always hang your hat on is the regular influx of new directors, studios and stars.
Internet VS TV Radio and Print
eMarketer recently engaged Gian Fulgoni, Chairman of comScore, in a discussion on the click as a measure of effectiveness in online advertising
Emotional Bliss Massagers Now Available Through Holland and Barrett
Holland and Barrett is the U.K.’s leading retailer of vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements.
Titan Media Hypes 'Fist and Piss'
All-male fetish sexpic "Fist and Piss" is the next pro/am title from the Rough subsidiary line of extreme blue movies produced by Titan Media.
MaxPayments: Maximum Service and Innovation
MaxPayments has been providing domestic and offshore merchant accounts to adult merchants since 2005, but it still may be the best-kept secret in high-risk merchant billing.
Boobs, Butts and B-Sides
The Director’s Chair column started out more than three years ago as Gear & Gadgets, and this is its 50th appearance. It seemed like a good time to look back and revisit some of the people who have shared their successes, failures, hopes and dreams with our readers. The aggregate experience of the directors who have been featured in the column exceeds 500 years, tens of thousands of shoots and probably tens of millions of dollars in sales revenue.
Wages and Hours: Paying Overtime Correctly
With the downturn in the economy, companies are often finding themselves laying off workers in order to save money and meet expenses.
Porn and Pedophilia: Cause and Effect?
Recently, Morality in Media President Robert Peters called into question the efficacy and integrity of the Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP).
Creating, Selling and Buying Media Companies
Wouldn't it be nice if someone wanted to buy your business for a lot of money?
Too Much Media Aids ASACP Sponsors and Members
Too Much Media (TMM) and the Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP) are teaming up again in the fight against child pornography and in order to protect children from age-inappropriate material.