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Pan-European Billing Strategies

For adult entertainment entrepreneurs seeking a broader audience, Europe is a fertile field from which an abundant crop of new business may spring. While many typical adult Internet marketing efforts may focus on the U.S. audience, for today’s global merchant, Europe holds significant promise — despite the region’s current financial turmoil.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·
opinion

Live CAMS + Dating = EuroGold

Phone sex started it all. The idea of interacting with a live person in a one-on-one erotic exchange has kept porn lovers in a virtual state of hyper-horniness for decades. And the formula still works. Now live cams that offer just about every XXX video thrill one could imagine, and its less explicit but equally compelling sister — online dating — have not only flourished in adult’s tough economic times, but are being embraced by some as the salvation for an industry beleaguered with the proliferation of content piracy, tube sites and the general “been there, seen that” mentality of online surfers.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·

VIDEO: 2012 XBIZ Awards Trailer Debuts

XBIZ has released the official trailer for adult entertainment's biggest industry awards show of the year, the 10th annual XBIZ Awards, presented by MyFreeCams.com and set to be hosted by industry icons Jessica Drake and Kayden Kross.

2012 XBIZ Awards Pre-Nominations Period Ends Friday at Midnight

The pre-nomination period for adult entertainment's biggest industry awards show, the 10th annual XBIZ Awards, will end this Friday, Oct. 21 at midnight PST.

XBIZ Retail 2012 Official Event Website Launches

XBIZ is pleased to announce the launch of the XBIZ Retail 2012 official event website, which features preliminary details surrounding the conference and expo dedicated to "all things retail."

XBIZ Retail 2012 Advisory Board Expands to Include Top e-Commerce, Distribution Leaders

XBIZ is pleased to announce the expanded XBIZ Retail 2012 Advisory Board, which now includes bellwethers from the online retail and wholesale/distribution sectors who have joined forces with the show's Founding Board of top retail chain executives.

2012 XBIZ Awards Pre-Nominations Enter Final Week

XBIZ announced Monday there are only five days left in the pre-nomination period for adult entertainment's biggest industry awards show, the 10th annual XBIZ Awards to be held on Jan. 10, 2012, in Hollywood, Calif.

opinion

Sizing Up People: Automatic Vs. Manual

I recently read an interesting exchange between a couple of people on Twitter and it got me thinking about how some businesses treat their customers.

Kelly Shibari ·

Web Use, Security Cause Concern for Webmasters

The changing nature of Internet security is causing a strange mix of caution and complacency, as companies seek solutions for their digital safety needs.

opinion

A Social Media Sampler

As the world of social media evolves, opportunities for adult marketers with a deft touch persist, allowing the most careful operators to dramatically expand their consumer contact points, sales and support channels and overall brand building.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·
opinion

Boosting Traffic via Billing Options

With quality adult website traffic being increasingly difficult to come by, webmasters today seek alternative sources and ways of maximizing existing opportunities to generate new visitors to their sites — sources such as their billing companies.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·
opinion

Stay Ahead of the Competitive Pack

A vital component of the initial business planning process, acquiring intelligence about your competitor’s infrastructure, forecasts and revenue streams, is an important step in the continuous battle to stay ahead of — or at least remain part of — the pack.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·

XBIZ LA 2012 Official Event Website Now Live

XBIZ is pleased to announce preliminary details surrounding “the event of the year,” the 2012 XBIZ LA digital media conference, are now available on the newly launched event website, XBIZLA.com.

Video: Lawley and Duke Debate .XXX at XBIZ EU Conference

ICM Registry CEO Stuart Lawley and FSC’s Executive Director Diane Duke faced off during a lively .XXX debate at XBIZ EU.

Summer Showdown

The summer edition of the ANME Show came to a close with exhibitors and buyers buzzing and making deals through the event’s final hours.

Ariana Rodriguez ·
opinion

Online Tools Track Performance

They say that two heads are better than one — and when it comes to competing in today’s media markets, the power of collaborative thought cannot be overemphasized — although the logistics of working with an often geographically dispersed brain trust is something that requires automation to optimize. Likewise, even when working alone, keeping track of your thoughts and plans can become a full-time occupation.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·

London Times Focuses on XBIZ EU

Despite a strong turnout of enthusiastic adult professionals at the XBIZ EU conference in London last week, one of Great Britain’s major mainstream newspapers focused instead on the woes of the sex business in a special feature article.

XBIZ EU a Resounding Success, Draws Top Industry Execs

The inaugural XBIZ EU international digital media conference this past weekend was a resounding success, with many top industry execs praising organizers for large turnouts to its seminars and events.

opinion

Making Dollars and Sense

Adult webmasters, website operators and entrepreneurs have long been notorious for their fervent innovation — and eager adoption of the innovations of others. Automation is our friend and extends deeply into the tools and technologies that drive our wares.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·

Porn Guardian Presents at XBIZ EU

Anti-piracy firm Porn Guardian made presentations at two conferences last week, XBIZ EU and the European Summit.