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Streaming: Consumers Still Seeking On-Demand Explicit Sex Scenes

Streaming: Consumers Still Seeking On-Demand Explicit Sex Scenes
Over the years, the adult entertainment industry has demonstrated its technology-savvy nature by being quick to profit from everything from VHS tapes to DVDs to dial-up Internet. Now, in 2013, the evolution of technology marches on; that includes the ways in which adult video-on-demand content is be... More »

Licensing Porn

Licensing Porn
Intellectual property is no small matter in the adult entertainment industry. Attorneys who work with adult-oriented businesses can keep themselves very busy answering questions about licensing. And when the licensing of adult content is done wisely, it can be advantageous for all parties involved. ... More »

Content That Sells

Content That Sells
For many years the adult entertainment industry has been dominated by discussions of niche content. Much of that discussion stems from the fact that sales ratios are best when properly targeted traffic can be sent to a site featuring the specific kind of content that each click desires. Put simply, ... More »

Familiar Path In Distribution Patterns

Familiar Path In Distribution Patterns
One topic of high-level discussion at the recent XBIZ 360° Digital Media Conference in Hollywood was how shifts in the way consumers are creating, consuming and sharing entertainment media continue to hurt (and empower) the adult entertainment industry. Hurting is not killing, however; and some... More »

Invention of Lying

Invention of Lying
The Invention of Lying: ”It’s a great flick if you haven’t seen it. I think it captures the reality of today’s payment landscape. Those who make the rules, do so in the perceived environment of the consumer being truthful. This mindset is apparent when examining the rules an... More »

Paysite Power: Stuck in the Past?

Paysite Power: Stuck in the Past?
Heading into the beginning of 2013 the energy within our industry is higher than it’s been in years. Finally we’re seeing a resurgence in adult paysites and a willingness among consumers to give paid online content another shot. For the first time in a few years it seems that opportunity... More »

Are You Ready to Combat Piracy?

Are You Ready to Combat Piracy?
Legitimate producers and distributors of all manner of entertainment content are understandably fed up with online piracy. A casual perusal of adult industry message boards yields thread after thread decrying the impact of copyright infringement, bemoaning the inefficacy of the Digital Millennium Co... More »

What Adult Marketers Can Learn From YouTube

What Adult Marketers Can Learn From YouTube
Whether you are a porn fan or an adult entertainment business owner, the impact of so-called “tube sites” on the marketplace is hard to overstate. For some, these websites, which emulate popular mainstream video sharing site YouTube, are a welcome creative outlet for “sharing&rdquo... More »

Online Dating: Continues to Be Popular, Profitable

Online Dating: Continues to Be Popular, Profitable
Professional dating services were around long before the advent of the Internet, but the Internet has expanded the market for dating services considerably — and in 2013, the online dating sector will continue to be popular, profitable and competitive. A major trend to look forward to in onlin... More »

Live Webcams: Sector Continues To Perform Impressively Well

Live Webcams: Sector Continues To Perform Impressively Well
In 2012, live adult webcams maintained their popularity — and in 2013, they are likely to remain a robust part of the adult entertainment industry. Erotic webcams are a popular form of adult entertainment for a variety of reasons: consumers like the interactive element, and unlike adult member... More »

EDUCATIONAL FEATURES

Can Paysites Compete With Tube Sites?

Before tubes dominated search results for nearly every popular search term, paysites enjoyed top rankings across major search engines. The free targeted traffic this exposure delivered helped paysites... More »

Dangerous Intersections

Could a webcam model also be a paid escort and an active member of a “hookup” dating site? Naturally, the answer is “yes,” but at what costs? Blurring the lines between these adult-themed... More »

The Skinny on NDAs

It is axiomatic that not all knowledge is obvious; in commerce, just as much as in science, information, know-how, and the means and methods by which results are achieved are often the result of extensive... More »
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