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Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death
Would any adult industry participant be willing to die for the privilege of continued involvement in the adult industry? Doubtful, but that's exactly the penalty that faces accused Iranian distributors and producers of websites in which pornographic works appear.
The Magic Formula
The best piece of advice I ever got in the video business came, not surprisingly, from legendary director Bruce Seven. "I don't care what anybody says," he said in his characteristic rasp, "behind every successful video, there's one guy's hard-on."
Picking Your Niche
Recently, XBIZ World magazine asked several industry players, "If you had to choose only one type of niche content to market, what would it be?"
Stand Up and Be Counted
Despite clear, unprecedented dangers posed to our homeland by terrorism, global warming and a potentially catastrophic avian flu pandemic, in mid-July we learned that new proposed 2257 regulations were a top priority for the governement.
HushMoney
When the affiliate program HushMoney launched in January, it marked the climax of a journey that started with a fib.
40-Plus and Fabulous
During the past year or so, the adult entertainment industry has awakened to a truth that much of the mainstream movie and TV audience has known for years: mature women are hot. Not just sexy hot, but sales hot.
Exotic Erotic Ball Announces Discounted Hotel Deals
The 28th annual Exotic Erotic Ball and Expo, the internationally acclaimed celebration of flesh, fantasy, and freedom, has announced its best weekend travel deals ever.
Spam is Everywhere
The adult webmaster, due to the nature of his or her niche, receives a huge volume of email that is junk — spam.
Risky Business?
One of the most oft-repeated discussions concerns what seems like a simple enough question on its face: in the U.S. is it legal to shoot adult content outside the state of California?
L.A. Erotica Film Fest Submission Deadline Extended
The Los Angeles Erotica Film Fest submission deadline has been extended to Aug. 22, to accommodate a surge of last-minute submissions.
A Tale of Two Markets
Two things serve to balance the entry into the Internet market by the "established" studios vs. the "no friggen' budget home made porn" guys who are already there in hoards.
XBIZ, XFANZ Join Forces With Exotic Erotic Ball & Expo
The 28th annual Exotic Erotic Ball and Expo has teamed with XBIZ and XFANZ for the 2007 show, which takes place at the Cow Palace in San Francisco over Halloween weekend, Oct. 26-27.
Processing Myths Destroyed
At the end of the day the most important aspect of your business is making it profitable and keeping it safe for longevity. You can have a beautiful site, market it well, and get all the traffic you need, but if you can't accept electronic payments your site is dead on the web.
Fractured Fairytales
A column or two ago, I postulated that those already established in the online adult biz should be looking over their shoulders because the video guys — meaning the studios — are coming online with a vengeance.
So Hot Right Now
The adult world is a lot like the fashion world. There are the Chanels and the Guccis — the visionaries — who brainstorm, research and spark trends that, once proven popular, are snatched up by smaller companies.
X3 – Excellence in Action
Among the celebrations of the anniversary of American independence, we launched the latest version of XBIZ — X3. Less than a week afterward, I flew to Las Vegas for the XBIZ Summer '07 Forum. Both of these events raise the bar even further, setting new standards of adult industry excellence.
Your Exit Strategy
Private companies do not sell easily. As the size of a business increases — by top line, bottom line or head count — the mechanics become more difficult and the field of likely buyers shrinks.
L.A. City Beat, Indie 103.1 Sponsor Erotica Film Fest
Alternative newsweekly Los Angeles City Beat and progressive radio station Indie 103.1 FM have joined the Los Angeles Erotica Film Fest as media sponsors.
The Genesis of Gonzo
Pinning down the precise moment of conception within any creative field is never a simple task. Events become generalized over time and survivors have the advantage of being able to rewrite history. Pornography is no different, so asking a seemingly simple question like who invented gonzo can bring forth numerous JFK-worthy theories.
Funeral Arrangements Announced for Lenny Friedlander
The funeral for New Beginnings owner Lenny Friedlander will take place Aug. 8. Friedlander will be laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetary in New Orleans.