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InternetScrap Preserves the Past
One of the big strengths of the Internet is the dynamic nature of its ever-growing and evolving content base — but part of this progressing lifecycle is death — as an increasing number of websites and pages either become altered or removed from active publication.
XBIZ Launches iPad Site, Takes Another Leap Ahead
XBIZ has rolled out an XBIZ web app that gives surfers access to late-breaking industry news and exclusive feature articles formatted with the iPad.
XBIZ Summer Forum to Host Player’s Ball Featuring Too Short
Party promoter D-Money is set to host The Player’s Ball featuring rapper Too Short on Day 2 of the 2010 XBIZ.net Summer Forum, planned for June 8-10 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
Back to Basics
A recent XBIZ poll reveals that nearly 37 percent of respondents (the largest group) believe that the best way forward is to go back to basics — a strategy that isn't as basic as it may outwardly appear.
Kings of Kink
Leading BDSM gear supplier Stockroom has established itself as a one-stop shop for kink with arms that extend into the online adult sector,video productions, book publishing and educational courses. With more than 20 years under its belt — and more than 4,000 high-quality, unique offerings, Stockroom fights tooth and nail to protect its brand while it lends a hand in the reinvigoration of the adult entertainment industry.
Ammunition Reload
Empowered Products is beefing up its battery of Gun Oil lubes for men with the addition of Force Recon. Hitting the shelves in March, Force Recon is a hybrid silicone lube formulated as a gel.
Mobile Roundup 2010
Among the most vibrant spaces in adult entertainment today is the mobile market, where a growing throng of both new and established companies seek their share of the portable porn pie.
Porn's Politically Incorrect Visionary, Jim Powers
When you look up the terms “controversial” and “political incorrectness” in Webster’s Dictionary, you’ll most likely (depending on the edition) see Jim Powers’ picture right next to those same definitions. Powers—who largely directs for JM Productions and his own company Powersville, Inc.—has been making edgy, head-turning, far-from-conventional and, yes, politically incorrect porn on a full-time basis since the early ‘90s.
Jordan's Hardcore Rules for Success
Unbelievable beginnings. Amazing outcomes. Incredible incomes! Indeed, who would ever think that Jules Jordan — one of the premiere gonzo directors in the adult movie industry and one of the most successful businessmen of porn -was, only 12ears ago, sleeping on a floor somewhere in the San Fernando Valley with only $2,000 (that’s it!) to his name [Ed. Note: Jules Jordan Studios was this year’s winner of the XBIZ Award for Studio of the Year].
UltraMon Boosts Multi Monitors
For computer users forced to multitask, juggling multiple programs, projects, resources and files simultaneously, the appeal of a multi-monitor desktop is obvious.
CED: Channeling Adult Content to Nearly Every Corner of the Globe, Part 2
It basically comes down to this: If a company makes an adult movie, Bruder and his CED team have the talent and expertise to get that same movie broadcast in just about any (and every!) corner of the Earth — and of course, make a profit for that same adult company. Specializing in broadcast licensing, CED provides adult programming to broadcast clients in Israel, Asia, the Netherlands, Europe.
Michael P Launches Webmasters Roulette
QWEBEC Expo promoter Michael P has launched WebmastersRoulette.com, the first live peer-to-peer video and audio chat site dedicated to online adult professionals, with XBIZ.net as the site’s official social network sponsor.
Pros Predict Porn's Future
Hollywood, Calif. — A powerful panel of adult industry pros gazed into their crystal balls at XBIZ LA recently and predicted what they believe is the future of the business.
XBIZ Offers Advice on Recession-Proof Careers
Adult entertainment still holds the promise of a stable career path when compared to many segments of the economy — a situation which is attracting new entrants to the industry.
XBIZ’s Helmy Takes Questions at The Phoenix Forum
Alec Helmy sat down on Friday to chit-chat with Johnny V at Friday’s first interview on visionary leaders at The Phoenix Forum.
Adult Mobile Goes Mainstream
The mobile adult marketplace is coming into its own — supplementing consumer offers from established players, while providing a tempting arena for those who would supplant existing adult entertainment offers.
XBIZ's Alec Helmy to Speak at The Phoenix Forum
Alec Helmy, president of XBIZ and founder of ASACP, will be a featured interview Friday at The Phoenix Forum's "Visionary" event.
2nd XBIZ.net London Gathering Scheduled for April 27
Adult industry professionals of XBIZ.net will congregate once again for the London Spring Gathering on April 27.
XBIZ Announces XFANZ Expo, World’s 1st-Ever Outdoor Adult Expo
XFANZ Summer Expo is set for June 10-11 poolside at the world famous Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
JRL: Cold Hard Facts
On the surface of it, you might think there was nothing more to the gay porn industry than who is gay, who is gay-for-pay, who's been arrested, or which porn icon is appearing on television this week.