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Playboy Media President Bob Meyers Resigns
Meyers' resignation comes at a time when Playboy is facing problems.
Playboy TV Launches Broadcast Ad Campaign
Pay-per-view channel Playboy TV has announced a new marketing campaign to support the channel's upcoming slate of original programming. The new campaign starts in April and will reach consumers through television ads, radio, print and online.
Smash Pictures' 'Cheating Housewives' Visit Playboy Radio
Smash Pictures is delighted to announce that the naughty stars of its current hit release "Cheating Housewives 6" will make an appearance on Playboy Radio's Night Calls.
Wendy Williams to Appear on Playboy Radio, RudeTV
Transsexual performer Wendy Williams will appear on RudeTV’s “Smell My Finger” on Tuesday and on Playboy’s “Night Calls” on Wednesday.
Playboy U.K. Relaunches Site, Offers Free Content
Playboy U.K. has relaunched its website, now moving to an advertiser-funded model that offers mostly free content to its users.
Sienna Sinclaire to Appear on Playboy Radio
Fetish model, burlesque performer and director Sienna Sinclaire will appear on Playboy Radio’s “Night Calls” today at 5 p.m.
Playboy 'Willing to Listen' on Company Sale
Interim Chairman and CEO Jerome Kern told investors that the company would be "willing to listen" about an outright sale of the company.
Playboy TV Premieres New Series
Playboy TV will premiere the series “Search for the Perfect Girlfriend” on Feb. 27 at 9 p.m.
Christie Hefner Signs $2 Million Playboy Severance Package
Former Playboy Enterprises Inc. CEO and chairwoman Christie Hefner received a $2 million severance payment when she left the company, according to a regulatory filing.
Playboy Monetizing Its Casting Calls
Playboy Enterprises Inc. has found a hook with its famous casting calls, and it might bring in added revenue. The company charges models a $49.95 registration for the casting call, which is offered online only at PlayboyCastingCalls.com.
Kevin Blatt to Appear on Playboy Radio Wednesday
Kevin Blatt, celebrity sex tape guru and Internet marketing specialist, will be featured Wednesday on the “Andrea Lowell and Kevin Klein Morning Show” on Playboy Radio.
Christie Hefner Ends Tenure at Playboy
Playboy’s Christie Hefner quietly ended her tenure as CEO Saturday after more than 23 years at the company.
Deputy U.S. Attorney General Nominee Has Adult Ties
As Eric H. Holder Jr. was sworn in today as attorney general, attention shifted to the No. 2 slot at the Justice Department.
Playboy Magazine Taps Rocker Duff McKagan
Former Guns N’ Roses bassist and current Velvet Revolver rocker Duff McKagan will continue his journalistic career through a new gig as a financial columnist for Playboy.
Playboy Takes $100M Charge, Closes N.Y. Editorial Offices
Playboy Enterprises plans to write down more than $100 million and consolidate its online and print operations as it tries to shore up its business.
Minor's Suit Over Wet T-Shirt Internet Photos Rejected
A federal appeals court has ruled that a woman who took part in wet T-shirt contests at a Daytona Beach, Fla., hotel two months short of her 18th birthday cannot sue over images of her posted on the Internet, even though she was a minor.
Playboy’s Japanese Edition Ends 33-Year Run
You can say sayonara to the Japanese edition of Playboy magazine. Its publishers have decided to close the book on the magazine, which never had women gracing the cover.
Playboy Names Jameson, Lovelace Among Most Influential in Sex
In its January 2009 issue, Playboy listed adult entertainment icons Jenna Jameson, Linda Lovelace and Pamela Anderson among the 55 Most Important People in Sex.
Joe Lensman Leaves Playboy’s Webmaster Business
Joe Lensman, an adult industry visionary, has abruptly quit Playboy Enterprises Inc., where he oversaw the company’s multiple online properties.
Joe Lensman Leaves Playboy’s Webmaster Business
Joe Lensman has left Playboy Enterprises Inc. and Eric Matis has been named his successor to run affiliate program Playboy Webmasters, message board GFY.com and RealityCash.