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Brand Building: What’s In a Name?
One thing I have to say about this wacky business I know and love, is that there are some pretty damn clever folks that abound in the sex toy biz. I have come across many names of products and stores that absolutely leave me in hysterics so I thought I would share them with you.
Cams: Porn's Darling Profit Center
Ask most folks familiar with today’s adult entertainment industry what they think of online porn and one of the words you are likely to hear is “cams.”
X-Play's Annual 'Heaven & Hell' Party Returns on Halloween Night
The annual adult industry Halloween bash “Heaven & Hell” will take place on Halloween night, Friday, October 31st at Playhouse in Hollywood.
Cam Biz: Social Media Offers A Hook
Anyone who doubts for a minute that the adult webcam sector has come a long way need only consider the fact that the sector now has its own convention: Camming Con, which focuses on cams exclusively. These days, cam models and cam-friendly affiliates are operating in a much larger market than they were five years ago.
Keisha Grey, Misha Cross Named Official Trophy Girls for 2015 XBIZ Awards
XBIZ is pleased to announce Keisha Grey and Misha Cross as the Official Trophy Girls for the industry awards events of the year, the 2015 XBIZ Awards, set for Jan. 15 in Los Angeles.
Video: JT, 'The YouPorn Guy,' Delivers Keynote at XBIZ EU
Video footage of XBIZ EU's keynote speech by JT, "the YouPorn Guy," is now available on XBIZ TV via YouTube.
White Labels: What They Do Well and Why
In recent months White Label marketing has come under fire consistently from Search Engines and affiliates who have been utilizing them improperly as traffic generation tools rather than as the brandable-landers they were intended to be from the start.
Cam Technology Trends: Bye-bye Walled Gardens
Years ago the infrastructure required to provide live streaming adult video content was expensive, littered with bugs and came with an exceptionally high bandwidth bill, making it cost prohibitive for all but a few pioneering brands with deep pockets.
‘Mix & Meet’ to Kick Off XBIZ 360 on Jan. 13
The highly anticipated digital media edition of 2015 XBIZ 360, presented by CECash, will kick off with the most opulent edition of XBIZ’s popular Mix & Meet networking event set at the lavish Andaz Hotel in Hollywood.
The Cam Biz: Traffic, Billing Push Live Cam Growth
The live webcam sector has enjoyed tremendous growth in the adult entertainment industry, evolving into a field that is much more profitable, diverse and technologically sophisticated than it was during the early days of erotic webcams.
2015 XBIZ Awards Pre-Nom Period Ends at Midnight Thursday
The pre-nomination period for the industry awards event of the year, the 2015 XBIZ Awards, presented by Fleshlight, will end at midnight this Thursday.
XBIZ EU’s Day 2: Compelling Discussion on Sex, Censorship
XBIZ EU wrapped its second day of seminars, events and business networking on Saturday at the Hilton London Metropole Hotel.
XBIZ EU's Day 1: Extensive Slate of Seminars, Events
XBIZ EU’s first full day of seminar sessions, events and business networking on Friday drew a large and enthusiastic crowd of international business leaders in the online adult entertainment space.
XBIZ EU Gets Underway in London
XBIZ EU kicked off Thursday afternoon as attendees – including international website and mobile operators, affiliates, broadcasters and many other stake-holding adult entertainment executives in the traffic and billing sectors -- converged for three days of symposiums, networking and deal-making opportunities in London.
New VAT Rules for 2015 Will Impact Foreign Firms
The European Union has modified how the value-added tax (VAT) will be applied to the digital media and telecommunication services industry.
ASACP to Participate in London’s XBIZ EU Event
The Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP) has announced its return to London for the annual XBIZ EU conference, scheduled for September 25-28 at the Hilton London Metropole Hotel.
Not Done Yet: Porn Execs Ponder DVD Market
Once the centerpiece of content-driven revenue streams, the market for adult DVDs has taken a figurative beating over recent years, driven by factors ranging from profligate digital piracy to the advent of technologies that have greatly diminished the relevance of physical media in all entertainment sectors.
Searching for a New Business Model
For several years now, people have been wondering what the “next big thing” in porn will be.
Digital Production: Is the Revolution Over?
As any adult professional can attest, a virtual revolution in how adult films are produced and distributed rose up in what felt like overnight once the Internet took hold.
Mobile Show Guide for 2014 XBIZ EU Now Live
XBIZ is pleased to announce the launch of its mobile show guide for the 2014 XBIZ EU international digital media conference, set for Sept. 25-28 in the heart of London at the Hilton London Metropole hotel.