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An Elephant or a Jackass?
Politics and porn — the two go hand-in-hand despite the seemingly contradictory nature of these two endeavors: after all, both are meant to make consumers "feel good."
Legal Scholar Frederick Lane to Discuss Election
Constitutional scholar, attorney, and noted historical political analyst, Frederick Lane, will hold a lecture next month on the 2008 election, the Supreme Court, and church-state issues.
Surfers Encouraged to Report Websites
The U.K.-based Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has launched an awareness campaign designed to educate the public about reporting "illegal" websites.
America at a Crossroads
Our country is now just days away from what is likely to be one of the most important presidential elections in our nation's history. For adult entertainment businesses, I believe, the stakes could not be greater.
Bi(partisan)-Curious
It's easy to fall into a dichotomous view of the politics of porn wherein Republicans represent would-be censors intent on banning porn, and Democrats are champions of free speech, under whose auspices the adult Internet industry blossomed into its current form.
Pushing the Envelope
They come in droves. Young, hungry and naïve, the new breed of porn stars aren't really "stars" at all, but rather girls attracted to the porn industry for its promise of a quick, easy buck.
The XBIZ Weekly Retail Round-Up
The weekly collection of articles reporting on local laws and battles that affect today's adult retailers.
The XBIZ Weekly Tech Watch
This week's Tech Watch brings news of a slew of great new applications for the iPhone and Google's Android operating systems, as well as loads of new toys and gizmos.
Politics: It's Time for a Mature Industry
While not everyone can or should run for a position in their state House of Representatives or Senate like I've done, there is no shortage of opportunities to make a positive contribution.
Top 10 Lawmakers Influencing Adult
Politicians today find the adult battlefield a convenient ground to fight on — a good way to convince your voters that you care — without really doing anything controversial.
The Electoral Impact
Recently, XBIZ World Magazine asked several adult industry players "How will the outcome of the U.S. Presidential election impact your business, if at all?" Here's what they had to say:
Report: Island Gathering '08 Brings Together Industry Elites
According to its promoters, the recently concluded eighth annual Island Gathering once again provided adult industry decision makers with a top networking destination.
Recent U.S. Tax Law Changes
Most savvy entrepreneurs or business people understand that tax and accounting should not be an afterthought. With politicians and lobbyists looking for ways to raise revenue, there is an ever-pressing need to be aware of how both domestic and international tax laws impact your company's business model and strategic goals.
Curious Cameron
When gay porn impresario and Channel 1 Releasing partner Chi Chi LaRue was first contacted by her latest exclusive for All Worlds Video, Cameron Marshall, he was boyfriends with Josh Vaughn, one of her other contract studs at the time.
It's All About The Boys
You may ask yourself, “What’s a straight guy like Rob Ragan doing running a successful gay distribution company that deals primarily in bareback content?”
The Profit Potential
There is money in foreign markets, but how do you get it? Can a studio simply ship a few hundred DVDs to Europe and wait for the money to roll in? If it were that simple you’d be standing in line at the bank with a deposit slip and a handful of checks.
Back to Basics
There are more outlets than ever for adult content and maybe none is more sought after — and more evasive — than the broadcast market. Cable, satellite, hotel, video-on-demand, pay-per-view, fiber optic delivery, IPTV, mobile and handheld device platforms — all of these distribution platforms represented coveted and potentially lucrative mediums for adult content producers. But getting a foot in the door, not to mention going through the licensing process and getting the content on the air, can be a daunting proposition.
The XBIZ Weekly Retail Round-Up
The weekly collection of articles reporting on local laws and battles that affect today's adult retailers.
The XBIZ Weekly Tech Watch
This week's Tech Watch brings some bad news on the heels of the faltering economy, but there's also plenty of news about fun new toys to distract from hard times.
Peer to Peer Pressure
The affiliate marketing paradigm has been in place now for a long enough period of time that all but the absolutely newest webmasters are well aware of how it works.