http://www.xbiz.com/xml/articles/business.xml XBIZ - Adult Entertainment Industry News & Business Information 60 en-us Copyright 1996-2009 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBiz is a registered trademark of Adnet Media Group, Inc. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:43:05 -0700 editors@xbiz.com (Adnet Media) http://www.xbiz.com/articles/110063?ln=business http://www.xbiz.com/articles/110063?ln=business When it comes to effective deal making, getting what you want requires a careful blend of give and take; the terms of which may not always be strictly financial. This is where bartering — the oldest form of commerce — can play a significant role in the growth of even the most cutting-edge commercial endeavor. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.xbiz.com/articles/109850?ln=business http://www.xbiz.com/articles/109850?ln=business A recent article in The Economist magazine entitled "The end of the free lunch — again" and subtitled "The demise of a popular but unsustainable business model now seems inevitable," caught my attention and I'd like to share it with you. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:45:00 -0700 http://www.xbiz.com/articles/109676?ln=business http://www.xbiz.com/articles/109676?ln=business Free content sucks. Is live content the answer? Maybe, maybe not, but more and more companies are looking to live content to liven up tired members areas, draw new fans and expand their brand presence in a marketplace that is increasingly competitive and an economy that's increasingly grim. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.xbiz.com/articles/109597?ln=business http://www.xbiz.com/articles/109597?ln=business Operators of user generated content (UGC) websites, including social networks, 'tube' sites, and online adult classified operations, may be substantially impacted by the outcome of the litigation involving Craigslist.com. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.xbiz.com/articles/109534?ln=business http://www.xbiz.com/articles/109534?ln=business Recently, XBIZ World Magazine asked several industry players "What is the most significant trend in adult content today?" Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.xbiz.com/articles/109472?ln=business http://www.xbiz.com/articles/109472?ln=business The rather startling recent remarks by founder James Dobson to the effect that the conservative keepers of morality have lost the culture war could be read many ways, but I would advise against interpreting them as anything close to abject surrender. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:45:00 -0700 http://www.xbiz.com/articles/109457?ln=business http://www.xbiz.com/articles/109457?ln=business With the downturn in the economy, companies are often finding themselves laying off workers in order to save money and meet expenses. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:30:00 -0700 http://www.xbiz.com/articles/109356?ln=business http://www.xbiz.com/articles/109356?ln=business In a sense, we are all newbies when it comes to premium telephone conferencing, not least since no such thing has existed — until now. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:45:00 -0700 http://www.xbiz.com/articles/109236?ln=business http://www.xbiz.com/articles/109236?ln=business For adult paysite operators trying to satisfy a shrinking number of consumers willing to pay for porn, one of the most important considerations revolves around the type, quality and quantity of the content they offer. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:45:00 -0700