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CalExotics Aligns With XBIZ 360°, Signs On With Multiple Titles
Leading adult pleasure products manufacturer CalExotics has enlisted its support of multiple XBIZ 360° key events for the retail marketplace, as well as the star-studded 2013 XBIZ Awards, presented by Fleshlight.
Report: Mobile Devices Appeal to Next Generation Consumers
A recent study by Blackboard, Inc. reveals that half of American high school students, plus 40 percent of middle school attendees, either own or receive access to a Smartphone or tablet — reflecting a 400 percent increase in mobilized Internet devices since 2007.
Euro Charge - Preferences Vary Country To Country
The online adult entertainment sector has evolved considerably along the way, but one thing about online adult entertainment hasn’t changed: Europe continues to be a major consumer of adult websites. And for adult webmasters, success in that market not only means having quality sites, it also means understanding the online billing preferences of European consumers, which can differ considerably from the online billing preferences of their U.S. counterparts.
'Button Law' Slows Germany's Mobile Market
The European mobile market may be on a fast track, but there are always bumps in the road — usually taking the form of nagging regulations.
European Trends - Bullish On Mobile
Europe may look like an economic disaster on the nightly news, what with failing banks, enormous debt and populations rioting in the streets, but when it comes to mobile porn, things couldn’t be better. With a fertile market and bright future, more companies are jumping on the bandwagon.
Q&A With Kink.com's Peter Acworth
Peter Acworth knows his niche and sticks with it. So far, BDSM and bondage have done him well; the Kink.com CEO is one of the most explicit and cutting-edge adult producers to emerge in the last 20 years.
Parody Still Pays
Just a few years ago skeptics predicted the porn parody craze would never last. But in the face of diminishing DVD sales and other marketplace downers, parodies continue to be made — and in the hands of the right producers and distributors, they still turn a profit.
Adam & Eve Signs On to Present XBIZ 360° Retail Conference
Distinguished adult retail franchise Adam & Eve Stores has signed on to present the XBIZ 360° Retail Conference slated for Jan. 9 at the ultra-chic Sofitel Hotel in Los Angeles.
Tweeting With Vigor
Being there may be half the battle in many aspects of life but when it comes to marketing your brand on Twitter, it is really just the first step. In many ways, it was the talent in the industry that showed the online marketers what could be accomplished. While some were skeptical of the marketing value of the service when it was in its infancy, performers were taking advantage of the lack of content restrictions to bring not only their bodies but their personalities to the public. Several years on and there is scarcely a performer, production company or affiliate program without a Twitter account.
Pipedream Signs On to Present XBIZ 360° Pleasure Products Conference
World-renown, award-winning manufacturer Pipedream Products has signed on to present the XBIZ 360° Pleasure Products Conference slated for Jan. 9.
Facebook Today
One of this year’s top stories will be the public offering of Facebook stock — and the aftermath of that debacle. In its wake, however, the corporate bean counters have been crying vociferously for the introduction of workable revenue streams, raising hopes for adult marketers whose efforts may have been hampered by the site’s restrictive content policies.
John Stagliano to Deliver Keynote Address at XBIZ 360° Adult Entertainment Conference
XBIZ is pleased to announce Evil Angel founder John Stagliano as its visionary keynote address for the XBIZ 360° Adult Entertainment Conference, a first-of-its-kind event dedicated to performers, producers and studio heads slated for Jan. 10-11 at the luxurious Sofitel Hotel in Los Angeles.
Mommy’s Little Helpers: Stuart Wall, Jim Powers Whip Out ‘Fifty Shades’ Parody
Smash Pictures releases this month what is arguably the most anticipated movie in the studio’s history: “Fifty Shades of Grey: A XXX Adaptation.” A send-up of E.L. James’ bestselling book trilogy, about a young billionaire’s sexual ownership over an inexperienced college coed, the X-rated re-imagining has already garnered national media buzz and is poised to be both a chart-topper and an award contender.
Jessica Drake, Kirsten Price Named Red Carpet Hosts for 2013 XBIZ Awards
XBIZ is pleased to announce Jessica Drake and Kirsten Price as Official Red Carpet Hosts for the industry's awards event of the year, the 2013 XBIZ Awards, presented by Fleshlight, on Jan. 11 in Los Angeles.
Part One: Can Copyright Be Fixed?
If there’s one thing that just about everybody agrees upon with respect to the current state of copyright laws and intellectual property rights-enforcement, it’s that the system is broken.
Social Media Misconceptions
As a social media marketing consultant and coach, I run into a few common misconceptions from people who are trying to delve into the world on social media marketing. It confuses people new to it, and people who’ve been using it for a while sometimes need a refresher. So with that… some pointers:
XBIZ 360° Official Site Launches
XBIZ has announced the launch of the official web portal for the groundbreaking XBIZ 360° trade events series scheduled for Jan. 9-12 in Los Angeles.
XBIZ 360° Retail Conference Site Now Live, Set for Jan. 9
XBIZ is pleased to announce the sixth of six event websites connected with the groundbreaking XBIZ 360° trade events series. Presented by the nation’s top adult retail franchisee Adam & Eve Stores, the XBIZ 360° Retail Conference is slated for Jan. 9 at the luxurious Sofitel Hotel in Los Angeles.
2013 XBIZ Awards Pre-Nom Deadline Is This Sunday Night
The pre-nomination period for the industry awards event of the year, the 2013 XBIZ Awards, will close at midnight this Sunday, Oct. 14.
XBIZ TV: James Deen Talks Doc Johnson Sex Toy Line
XBIZ TV has debuted an exclusive video interview with James Deen, filmed on location at the first-ever signing at the Romantix Intimate Boutique for his new signature toy line from Doc Johnson.