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Looking Forward
Recently, XBIZ Video Magazine asked several industry players "What are you most looking forward to professionally in 2008?"
Chinese Searchers Prefer Money Over Sex
It may come as a surprise considering the country's large population, but it seems that the Chinese prefer money over sex – or so their 2007 search patterns at Google may indicate.
The XBIZ Weekly Retail Round-Up
The weekly collection of articles reporting on news, local laws and battles involving today's adult retailers.
Sometimes I'd Rather Be Wrong
How was I to know that squeaky-clean, by-the-book content producer Naughty America would receive a surprise visit from representatives of Cal-OSHA the day after my column appeared?
Malaysian Government Restricts Porn
Malaysian authorities are cracking down on individuals that possess, distribute or duplicate pornographic Video Compact Discs (VCD).
AT&T Shies Away from Adult Chat Unit
In its acquisition last November of privately held pay-per-call, search and directory solutions provider Ingenio, AT&T received an unwanted bonus; control of the NiteFlirt phone sex and Keen psychic hotline services.
XXX Content Direct Receives XBIZ Award Nom
XBIZ has announced XXX Content Direct as a nominee for Content Licensor of the Year in the 6th annual XBIZ Awards for 2008. The awards ceremony will take place February 7 at The Highlands in Hollywood California.
XBIZ Video Magazine Relaunches as XBIZ Premiere
XBIZ has completed a substantial reconfiguration of XBIZ Video, including a new name. XBIZ Premiere will retain the same look and feel of the previous version, but will now sport a fresh design and include expanded sections.
Report: RealPlayer Under Attack
Security experts are warning of a massive and coordinated attack by Chinese hackers currently underway that uses malicious code to exploit a serious vulnerability in the RealPlayer platform.
SexDateCash.com Celebrates XBIZ Award Nom By Raising Payouts
A seasoned dating site programs since 2005, SexDateCash.com has already established itself as a must-have for serious webmasters and for those just getting into the adult business intent on making money. Tired of dating programs that boast huge numbers of members only to find the majority were either fake or hearing their members complain about hidden software being loaded onto their computer, SexDateCash went a different path.
Sex Toy Trends
In an industry where "out with the old, in with the new" takes on a literal meaning, knowing ahead of time what sex toy trends to expect in the new year is like finding the answers to a final exam 30 minutes before it starts — it gets you way ahead of everyone else.
Navigating the Legal Challenges
From Northern Virginia to Southern California, federal and state prosecutors and grand juries across America continued to bring criminal obscenity charges against adult operators during 2007.
Making the Sale
I've seen a lot of comments on the boards of late concerning the growing difficulties in making sales — difficulties driven by a number of factors, including one that doesn't get an awful lot of recognition: an operator's understanding of basic marketing concepts such as AIDA, as well as the psychology surrounding these concepts.
The XBIZ Weekly Retail Round-Up
The weekly collection of articles reporting on news, local laws and battles involving today's adult retailers.
2008 XBIZ Awards Official Nominees Announced
XBIZ has announced the final list of nominees for the 6th Annual XBIZ Awards, to take place Feb. 7 at The Highlands in Hollywood, Calif.
Love, Riches and Target
It was a simple weekend errand run to Target. It wasn't supposed to be a journey into the psyche of the modern woman and her internal battle of independence versus family.
High School Porn Ring Leads to Internet Safety Classes
N.Y. State Sen. Dale Volker wants to expand educational efforts and increase penalties in the fight against illegal child pornography, and will hold hearings this month in an attempt to see both become reality.
The Fisher King
If you're looking for a single porn director who embodies the sense of adventure, the innate optimism and the rambunctious joy of living that lies at the heart of the best adult entertainment, you couldn't pick one better than Bill Fisher.
Australian Internet Filtering Plan Under Attack
A plan by the Australian government to filter Internet content is being widely criticized by privacy advocates as an ineffective tool that amounts to censorship.
The Rising Tide of Technology
As 2007 neared the finish line there was a tendency among webmasters to look closely at their bottom line, even to the exclusion of some other facts and trends that may directly impact next year's balance sheet significantly.