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New U.K. Regs Will Set Back Women in Porn
Porn is “the last glass ceiling for women,” Free Speech Coalition CEO Diane Duke has often told me — and it’s a sentiment I whole-heartedly share. From the attack on Christy Mack and the ensuing mainstream narrative that reduced her to an inevitable victim to the puerile outing of Belle Knox, 2014 highlighted that too many in society still believe female sexual performance comes at a price, and that price is rarely a squirting bonus scene.
Jacky St. James Discusses 2015 XBIZ Director of the Year Award
Jacky St. James told XBIZ that filmmaking could be likened to a football game with the director as the quarterback.
2014: A Game of Technological Leapfrog
With 2014 coming to an end, I found myself considering the major events and factors that influenced the adult entertainment industry during the past year. I ended up focusing on the latest technological impact on adult content consumption, distribution and production, while still considering the significant political events of the year.
Carter Cruise Talks XBIZ Awards, Future
Carter Cruise told XBIZ she’s no stranger to big crowds, but standing in front of the adult industry was a different kind of thrill.
Anikka Albrite Discusses 2015 XBIZ Female Performer of the Year Award
Anikka Albrite told XBIZ she was feeling just a bit jet-lagged on the night of Jan. 15 at the XBIZ Awards in downtown L.A.
2015 XBIZ Index Now Available Free in Digital Format
XBIZ is pleased to announce the availability of the 2015 XBIZ Index, the industry's popular "black book" business directory, in digital format.
Chad Braverman, Scott Watkins Honored at 2015 XBIZ Exec Awards
Doc Johnson’s own Chad Braverman and Scott Watkins were recognized at the 2015 XBIZ Executive Awards show, respectively honored with the “Senior Leadership Award” and “Progressive Leadership Award.”
Venus Lux Wins XBIZ 2015 Transsexual Performer of the Year Award
Venus Lux announced that she has won the 2015 XBIZ Award for Transsexual Performer of the Year.
XBIZ Retail Retreat Event Dates Announced
Fresh off the heels of the third annual Hollywood edition of the XBIZ Retreat, XBIZ is pleased to announce the upcoming Miami XBIZ Retreat is set for May 31 to June 4.
Epoch Presents XBIZ London; Dates, Venue Announced
XBIZ is pleased to announce its return to the U.K. for XBIZ London, presented by Epoch.
Video: 'Women In Porn' Event Live Broadcast From XBIZ 360
The Mindbrowse.com “Women in Porn: Shattering the Myths” debate was broadcast at the recent XBIZ 360 event series at The Andaz Hotel in Los Angeles.
Vice Explores ‘Sex Toys of the Digital Age’ at XBIZ 360
While checking out the world premiere of the first-ever interactive masturbator created by Fleshlight and KIIROO at XBIZ 360, Vice reporter Peter Holslin spoke to supporters and skeptics of the future of teledildonics.
Kendra Lust Takes Home 2015 XBIZ MILF of the Year Award
Kendra Lust announced that she was the winner of the 2015 XBIZ Award for MILF of the Year.
Exec Seat: Q&A With JuicyAds’ Jimmy “Wizzo” Foreman
Through his 17 years in the online adult space, JuicyAds’ Jimmy “Wizzo” Foreman has always found ways to help companies better monetize their sites and put deals together. In fact, Wizzo’s job title at JuicyAds — global publisher strategist — sums up what he’s all about.
Buddy Profits Celebrates 2015 XBIZ Awards Win
Next Door Entertainment’s Buddy Profits was named Gay Web Company of the Year for the third time since 2010 at the 2015 XBIZ Awards earlier this month.
XBIZ World Presents the Top 50 Newsmakers of 2014
In early 2014, ADAMO Advertising debuted its self-serve platform for publishers and advertisers. In May, the company added Paxum and ePayService deposit and payout options for its clients. More news came out in the summer when ADAMO announced carrier and OS targeting. Chris Lebrun joined the firm as director of sales in September.
XBIZ World Presents the Top 10 News Stories of 2014
The long-running case over the legality of 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257 and 2257A is now down to the wire in the appellate phase. Oral arguments are slated for Dec. 9 in the Free Speech Coalition’s case against the federal government.
Nikki Benz is XBIZ’ 2015 ‘Crossover Star of the Year’
Former Penthouse Pet of the Year Nikki Benz has announced her winning of the 2015 XBIZ Award for “Crossover Star of the Year,” in a star studded red carpet event in Hollywood.
Hot Octopuss Wins ‘Male Sex Toy of the Year’ at 2015 XBIZ Awards
Award-winning U.K.-based intimacy products innovator Hot Octopuss’ PULSE II has won the 2015 XBIZ Award for “Male Sex Toy of the Year.”