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Adult Novelty’s ‘Founders’ Named Exclusive Corporate Sponsors of XBIZ Retail Expo
California Exotic Novelties, Doc Johnson, Pipedream Products and Topco Sales, aka the Founders, have signed on as the Exclusive Corporate Sponsors of XBIZ Retail Expo.
The New Synergy
Magazines aren’t dead. Quite the contrary according to a recent magazine industry ad that’s been running in a number of publications that boldly states that the Internet and social networking — the usual suspects blamed for the decrease in magazine readership – are in fact bolstering online subscriptions to the print editions, especially for the young-adult, 18-to-34 demographic.
Bright Future for E.U. online Processing
The more that American webmasters do business in Europe, the more they realize that Europe and the U.S. are two very different environments when it comes to payment methods for adult websites. Continental Europe and the British Isles have long been major producers and consumers of adult online content, but their payment preferences set them apart from American consumers—and the webmasters who are the most knowledgeable of European payment trends will be the ones who do the most business overseas.
Horizontal Mambo in the Summer of ’61
The very first time I was away from home for the entire summer was when I was 15 and working in the Catskill Mountains as a busboy at Kutsher’s Country Club in Monticello, N.Y. I would be gone from the familiar streets of the Bronx as the tar melted in the gutters and the schoolyard chums cooled themselves off by making water showers from the fire hydrants. The heat and humidity made the city sweat. This is what I’d be missing, but I would be embarking on what would turn out to be an eventful summer. Certainly, the most eventful to date.
Brad Gosse to Conduct Traffic Master Class at XBIZ LA
XBIZ LA has announced that adult industry veteran Brad Gosse will host an advanced traffic building workshop at its upcoming event in Hollywood.
Company Profile: Metro Has a New Look
When Metro opened its doors 40 years ago, there was no Internet. In fact, there was no video. If customers wanted to see models move, they had to purchase Super-8 film, invest in a projector and a collapsible screen, and watch in a darkened room.
Director's Chair: David Lord
Born in the Inland Empire, David Lord moved with his family to the San Fernando Valley when he was 12. From then until he was 18, it was life in the Valley but quite unlike like “That 70s Show.” There were, well, issues – broken home, divorced parents, teen angst fueled by playing in rock bands. Today, however, Lord’s father and stepmother are great friends with his mother. “They hang out together,” Lord says, “which I find very cool. I’d say it’s an unusual family, sure, but they’re mine and I love ‘em.” That settles that.
2011 XBIZ Awards Pre-Nomination Period Begins Monday
XBIZ is pleased to announce that pre-nomination submissions for the 2011 XBIZ Awards will begin on Monday, Oct. 18.
Company Profile: From Italy With Love
The adult affiliate program RIVCash has been a phenomenal success in Europe, owing mainly to its webcam site, RIVcams.com. The Italybased firm, RIV — initials for an Italian phrase meaning “girls for sale” — decided to stretch its muscles and enter the U.S. market last year.
Executive Seat: Graham Travis - Making Movies
Elegant Angel is ready to unleash its creativity. And like the sexy superheroes portrayed in its recent movies the powerful force behind the extraordinary plans is General Manager Graham Travis.
French Adult Industry Connects at XBIZ.net Paris Gathering
Although labor protests and strikes posed an inconvenience to some Paris commuters, several local adult business professionals overcame the obstacle to attend the first-ever XBIZ.net Paris Gathering yesterday.
Larry Flynt to Guest at XBIZ Retail Expo, Mark Franks to Host Q&A
XBIZ is pleased to announce that the inaugural XBIZ Retail Expo & Conference will feature a special keynote session featuring Hustler founder Larry Flynt with Mark Franks of Castle Megastore serving as the session’s Q&A host.
It’s Time to Cover Your Assets
Coming from the mainstream insurance industry to the adult insurance industry I have found that, as most who are reading this article have found, insurance companies don’t seem to want to write insurance policies covering adult video production, video-on-demand companies, toy manufactures, etc., and there really doesn’t seem to be a good reason other than lack of effort on the agent’s side.
XBIZ.net London Gathering Planned for Nov. 19
The fifth edition of the XBIZ.net London Gathering series of business networking events is planned for Nov. 19.
Jesse Jane to Host 2011 XBIZ Awards, Official Event Site Launches
XBIZ is pleased to announce Digital Playground “it” girl Jesse Jane as host of the 9th annual XBIZ Awards, adding another layer of glam to the highly anticipated star-studded event.
XBIZ Digital Mags Now on iPad, Universal PDF Added
XBIZ, the industry’s leading source for business news and information, is pleased to announce that digital editions of XBIZ publications can now be viewed on Apple’s popular devices, the iPad, iPhone and iTouch.
Zombaio Signs On as 2011 XBIZ LA, XBIZ Awards Sponsor
XBIZ is pleased to announce that Internet payment services provider Zombaio has signed on as Corporate Sponsor of XBIZ LA 2011 and Platinum Sponsor of the highly anticipated XBIZ Awards.
Traffic Buying Evolves
For many adult website operators, quality traffic is harder and more expensive to come by today than ever before — despite the dwindling number of adult sites and the growing number of Internet users, because now, fewer players control more web traffic — but getting your website’s share is still of vital importance.
XBIZ Sets Sights on Europe, Plans 2011 Expansion
XBIZ, the adult entertainment industry’s leading business news organization, is pleased to announce that it has set its sights on the European market for the upcoming new year
Gay Dollars Make Sense - Toys for Boys
“We’re here, we’re a formidable market segment, get used to it.” Doesn’t roll off the tongue quite as smoothly as its hyper-political inspiration, perhaps, but with manufacturers in the adult novelty industry, it wields more power than an automatic weapon. As well it should.