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XBIZ Announces People's Choice Awards Categories Powered by XFANZ.com
For the first time ever, the 2010 XBIZ Awards will feature categories in which fans of adult entertainment around the globe can vote for their favorites.
Increasing Foreign Traffic
In the U.S., many adult webmasters have prospered by catering primarily to North American traffic. But as the economy becomes more and more global, foreign adult markets will become increasingly attractive to American webmasters — and increasing foreign traffic will be important to the financial health of their companies.
Functions and Formalities
2009 saw a constant wave of website relaunches — a sign of corporate maneuvering to address known deficiencies and increase the level of response to consumer demand.
International Intrigue: Imported MVPs
The intrigue of foreign women starring in American adult films has been around since a director first yelled “Action!” From sultry Latinas to exotic Europeans and alluring Asians, foreign born-and-raised porn stars have captured the imagination of stateside audiences since the Golden Age of porn when stars like Moana Pozzi and Cicciolina arrived on the scene.
OrbitalPay Named 2010 XBIZ Awards Platinum Sponsor
XBIZ is pleased to announce that OrbitalPay has signed on as a Platinum sponsor of the 2010 XBIZ Awards, slated for Feb. 10 and held in conjunction with the XBIZ LA 2010 Conference.
The Rocco Way is Here to Stay
Rocco Siffredi is arguably the biggest straight male porn star working today, and one of the biggest ever in more ways than one. Rocco, the once and future king, was also one of the first subjects of this column, back in early 2006 when it was still called “Gear & Gadgets.” No one is more qualified, or deserving, of a second Director’s Chair appearance than the original Italian stallion.
Devil's in the Details
On April 28, 2009, Arrow Productions filed suit against VCX and its owner David Sutton for selling DVD copies of “Deep Throat,” the most famous porn movie of all time. In a multicount complaint Arrow alleged that VCX committed copyright infringement and counterfeiting, among other things, by marketing the iconic 1972 film starring the late Linda Lovelace.
Adult Billing in Foreign Currencies
For many years, it went without saying that the U.S. dollar was the dominant currency of adult entertainment.
The Billing Balancing Act
For many adult merchants, the Holy Grail of transaction processing is to get as many positive transactions through the pipe as possible.
2010 XBIZ Awards Website Goes Live, Pre-nomination Period Begins
XBIZ is calling on the industry’s top businesses, studios and professionals to submit their nominations for the 2010 XBIZ Awards set for Feb. 10 in Hollywood, Calif.
Restricting Revenue Streams
Should affiliates have any input about the billing practices utilized by their sponsors?
Traffic Building Today
Regardless of the type of website you have, or the products or services you use it to promote, there is at least one common factor that it shares with all other websites: the need for an ongoing and increasing number of visitors — or simply, "traffic."
XBIZ LA 2010 ‘Call for Speakers and Demos’ Period Begins
XBIZ is gearing up for XBIZ LA 2010 by calling on adult industry leaders and professionals to make a mark on the industry’s top digital media trade event.
XBIZ LA 2010 Slated for Feb. 9-11 at Hollywood’s Sofitel
XBIZ LA 2010 will be held at the Sofitel Hotel in Hollywood, Calif., Feb. 9-11.
Increasing Foreign Traffic
As the economy becomes more and more global, foreign adult markets will become increasingly attractive to American webmasters — and increasing foreign traffic will be important to the financial health of their companies.
Sk8ing Through a Hot Niche
Producing content to fit the growing emo-twink and skater boy niches presents an immediate and rather obvious problem: once the performers dispense with the setup (if there even is one), there’s scant evidence that the content is in fact skater-specific.
Fetishism Swings Back
You might know the story of Cassandra, the Greek muse who was forever prophesying about danger at every turn only to be subsequently ignored. Had she been alive in our time and employed in the gay porn industry, she would surely have more than enough to Tweet about.
Adult Traffic Buying Basics
As adult webmasters continue to march headlong into a recession, they call on adult-friendly traffic brokers and ad networks as some of their chief allies.
Chi Chi LaRue: Channel 1's Queen Bee, Part 1
Yes, the prolific director is extremely well known behind the camera, having helmed close to 500 adult movies, mostly in the gay genre but in the boygirl and girl-girl niches, as well. And, yes, LaRue is also an all-out celebrity as that unmistakable, easy-to-spot over-the-top drag queen everyone loves.
A New Trans Generation
In the beginning, simply showing a naked she-male with a flaccid cock would guarantee a sale — the shock value alone was enough to pique consumer interest. But according to Grooby Productions CEO Steven Gallon, the customer has become much more demanding, resulting in a much more crowded field than ever before. And it’s not just the big studios that are leading the charge as the she-male niche aims for more visibility and acceptance.