XBIZ Summer Forum Gets Mainstream Exposure

LOS ANGELES — Last week’s XBIZ Summer Forum received mainstream attention from the Los Angeles Times, as well as LasVegasWeekly.com.

L.A. Times blog writer Richard Abowitz, who also is a contributing editor for Las Vegas Weekly, covered the XBSF trade show in detail, in his Vegas-focused Moveable Buffet blog for the Times.

XBIZ Premiere Editor-in-Chief Steve Javors was quoted, describing the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino as exuding “cool, hip sophistication” and as a perfect partner for the summer show.

Events at the show were covered in detail, as well, particularly the Miss XBIZ Summer contest, in which Vivid contract star Nikki Jayne was crowned the spokesmodel for the XBSF 2009 promotional campaign.

In his regular Sage Advice column for Las Vegas Weekly, Abowitz wrote extensively of his meeting with legendary adult director/producer John Stagliano, who is at the center of a recent federal obscenity prosecution.

Stagliano, who was a featured guest at the XBSF as a speaker on the Legal Obscenities seminar panel, also attended the show to promote his company’s Evil Angel Cash affiliate program.

A video interview with Stagliano also was featured with Abowitz’s column on LasVegasWeekly.com.

An additional video interview with Javors also is featured, with the editor speaking on the challenges faced by the adult industry and how trade shows like XBSF disseminate necessary information to adult producers who are seeking to diversify and expand beyond the traditional video business model.

Adult performer/producer Joanna Angel also takes part in the video interview, giving her unique take on running an adult business.

To view the video interviews and read Abowitz’s column, click here.

Related:  

Copyright © 2026 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Carmela Clutch, Audrey Madison Front Latest Release From TeamSkeet

Carmela Clutch stars with Audrey Madison in the latest scene from TeamSkeet’s “Milfty” series.

StreamPayments Joins ASACP as Corporate Sponsor

Payment service provider and consultancy firm StreamPayments has signed on as the latest corporate sponsor for Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP).

AdultHTML Introduces Custom AI Projects Development Service

AdultHTML has introduced its customizable AI projects development service.

Violet Myers Makes Her Directorial Debut for Blacked Raw

Violet Myers has made her directorial debut with the latest scene for Vixen Media Group studio imprint Blacked Raw.

Grazyeli Silva Toplines Latest Volume of Joey Silvera's 'Trans-Active'

Grazyeli Silva headlines the 36th volume of director Joey Silvera’s “Trans-Active,” from Evil Angel.

Cali Sweets Fronts Latest From MYLF

Cali Sweets stars with Pierce Paris and multi-XMAs winner Derek Kage in the latest release from MYLF series “MYLF Singles.”

Andi Avalon Stars in Latest From New Sensations

Andi Avalon stars with reigning and three-time XMAs Male Performer of the Year Vince Karter in the latest release from New Sensations.

Courtney Tillia Makes Her Brazzers Debut

Courtney Tillia has made her Brazzers debut alongside Victor Ray in “The Secret Pervy Life of the Mind.”

Lilly Benz, Chris Epic Front New Release from Grooby

Lilly Benz stars with Chris Epic in the latest release from Grooby Girls, titled “Grooby Plumbing to the Rescue.”

Cheerleader Kait Makes Her Vixen Debut

Cheerleader Kait has made her Vixen debut alongside multi-XMAs winner Alex Jones in the new scene “Petite Hottie Has a Tight Grip.”

Show More