The red glow of the CommerceGate logo projected onto a wall of the Stone Rose Lounge lit up the dimmed setting of the party as guests lounged inside and out of the hotel’s cocktail lounge, which was warm and cozy despite the rainy L.A. weather.
“You know it’s a great time when you’re sharing complimentary drinks and min-burgers with Bjorn,” Playboy’s Derek Meklir told XBIZ.
Bjorn Skarlen, CommerceGate CEO shared similar appreciation of having the opportunity to welcome colleagues with drinks and good food.
“CommereGate is proud to welcome everybody to XBIZ LA,” Skarlen told XBIZ. “There’s great food and a great atmosphere.”
As an eclectic mix of pop music played on, attendees made plans for the rest of the night – the Porn Poker Tournament, which followed was a popular item on the agenda.
Among the industry leaders present at the CommerceGate Welcome Reception were Gamelink director of business Jeff Dillon, Dickmans Designs CEO Bruno Dickman and the legendary Ron Jeremy.
