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A Global Market

Recently, XBIZ World Magazine asked several industry players "Outside of the U.S. and Canada, what countries do you draw the most customers from? What does your company do to draw customers from markets outside of North America?"

Stephen Yagielowicz ·

The XBIZ Weekly Retail Round-Up

The weekly collection of articles reporting on local laws and battles that affect today's adult retailers.

Business 101 Seminar Covers A Lot of Ground

The two-part Business 101 seminar at The Phoenix Forum yesterday provided a lot of good information, and in many ways quickly became Business 202, mostly because of the roundtable nature of the discussion.

The XBIZ Weekly Tech Roundup

Every Thursday, XBIZ offers adult webmasters a roundup of the latest news and innovations from the world of technology, online and offline.

trends

Cell Erotica in the U.S.

According to Juniper's recent mobile media report, the market for mobile adult entertainment will be worth almost $3.5 billion worldwide by 2010 — and much of the demand will continue to come from Western Europe, where Juniper predicted that mobile adult profits will increase from $775 million in 2007 to $1.5 billion in 2012.

Alex Henderson ·

Raymond Empire Goes to Granddaughter

The porn and property empire of the late Paul Raymond, estimated by some to be worth billions, is set to pass on to his 22-year-old granddaughter, making her one of the richest women in Britain.

German Court: Arcor Does Not Have to Block Google, YouPorn

A German court recently threw out a petition filed by Huch Medien GmbH, the company that owns and operates AmateurStar.de, asking the court to force the German ISP Arcor to Google.de and Google.com in order to prevent the display of adult images without age verification.

XBIZ Launches GLBT Brand and News Portal

XBIZ is pleased to announce the launch of news portal XBIZ GLBT at glbt.xbiz.com. Created with the mission to best inform and educate members of the GLBT business community, the new portal provides timely and comprehensive coverage of both the video and online sectors as they relate to the GLBT industry.

The XBIZ Weekly Retail Round-Up

The weekly collection of articles reporting on local laws and battles that affect today's adult retailers.

XBIZ Summer ’08 Registration Now Open; PussyCash Signs As Exclusive Sponsor

XBIZ is pleased to announce that registration for the highly anticipated XBIZ Summer Forum ’08 is officially open, and that affiliate program PussyCash has signed on as the exclusive registration sponsor.

trends

What's the Skinny on HD Porn?

Times were different when Norma Desmond uttered the immortal line "I'm ready for my close-up, Mr. DeMille" in "Sunset Boulevard"; the film, lighting and makeup were kinder, giving actors an ethereal, golden glow.

Acme Andersson ·
trends

Who Critiques The Critics?

The review site market segment has grown rapidly in recent years and during a recent conversation, one paysite whose site I asked to review, said rhetorically: "I always wonder who critiques the critics."

Stewart Tongue ·

The Modern Minibar: Alcohol, Chocolates and Sex Toys

A new boutique hotel on the northwest coast of England is the latest in an increasing number of upscale inns to include sexual aids and novelties alongside the usual overpriced goodies found in the minibar.

Buzz of the Future

Innovation drives technology — hybrid cars, paper-thin laptops, robotic vacuum cleaners — and in the past few years, sex product manufacturers have been sharing the wheel with their mainstream counterparts.

Anne Winter ·

St. Pauli's Oldest Brothel Closes

Even the world's oldest profession is falling on hard times, as evidenced by the announcement this week of the closing of Hamburg's oldest bordello, located in the city's famous red-light district.

Directors Get Techie

When I first started seriously shooting in adult back in 1997, the hot camera at the moment was the Sony VX1000. It was small and easy to use. I don’t recall seeing any other equipment on set.

Dcypher ·
opinion

What's Next?

The battle of HD DVD vs. Blu-ray Disc is now over. Well, almost.

Acme Andersson ·

What's Good for the Goose is Good For…Google

Under the German Telemedia Act, websites that offer content deemed “harmful to minors” must conform to age verification protocols established by the German government, or risk being blocked by German ISPs by order of the court.

Quentin Boyer ·

The XBIZ Weekly Retail Round-Up

The weekly collection of articles reporting on local laws and battles that affect today's adult retailers.

Memphis Monroe Makes Editorial Debut in March Issue of XBIZ Premiere

XBIZ Awards Performer of the Year nominee Memphis Monroe made her editorial debut in the March issue of XBIZ Premiere magazine. The Kentucky native penned an article about the importance of star power.