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