Long-term Business Practices Focus of 2 TPF Seminars

TEMPE, Ariz. — Two seminars on Friday at The Phoenix Forum touched on a number of strategies online adult webmasters should weigh when building long-term business models.

“Finding the Glue: How to Make Your Site Sticky,” moderated by Alex Sulaco of Manifest Media, featured industry vets Stephan Sirard of Next Door Entertainment, Jason “J-Sin” Hart of Sin 2.0, Adam Mason of Blake Mason and Rick Bennick of Exit-Chat.

The business owners discussed how to learn from consumer habits' to make them stickier to content.

Another seminar, titled “Face-2-Face: Tried and True vs New Emerging” looked at relevant issues of social media in adult, free-to-play models versus subscription and diversifying for success.

That seminar, moderated by Stephen Bugbee of X2K, included panelists Harlan Yaffe of PrideBucks, Stephen Sirard of Next Door Entertainment, Luke Hubert of HunkMoney, Dominic Ford and Kim Neilsen.

Tomorrow, Saturday, is the last day of The Phoenix Forum.

Related:  

Copyright © 2025 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

Pre-Nominations Now Open for 2026 TEAs

The pre-nomination period for the 2026 Trans Erotica Awards (TEAs) is now open.

FSC Releases Updated Age-Verification Toolkit

The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has announced the release of its updated age verification toolkit.

Duke Tax Joins Pineapple Support as Supporter-Level Sponsor

Duke Tax has joined the ranks of over 70 adult businesses and organizations committing funds and resources to Pineapple Support.

UK Moving Ahead with Plan to Outlaw 'Choking' Content

The U.K. government has announced its intent to follow through on criminalizing “choking” content, a plan that was announced earlier this year.

Italy to Require Age Verification for Adult Sites

Italian media regulator AGCOM has announced that all sites and platforms hosting adult content will be required to implement age verification systems starting Nov. 12 to prevent access by users under 18.

'MILFlicious' Launches Through YourPaysitePartner

MILFlicious.com has officially launched through YourPaysitePartner (YPP).

Op-Ed: The Guardian's XBIZ Amsterdam Podcast Dismisses Creators' Experiences

British newspaper The Guardian’s podcast coverage of XBIZ Amsterdam 2025 purports to investigate the power dynamics of today’s online adult industry. Instead, it ignores creators’ voices, airs tired and outdated preconceptions about the business, and rehashes the unsupported claims of anti-pornography crusaders.

Eva Maxim, BranditScan Launch 'Killer' Promo

Eva Maxim and BranditScan have partnered for the Killer Creator Giveaway promotion.

2026 XBIZ Exec Awards Nominees for Online Industry Announced

XBIZ is pleased to announce the nominees for the online industry edition of the 2026 XBIZ Exec Awards, set to be presented as part of the annual XBIZ Honors ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 14 in conjunction with the XBIZ 2026 digital media conference.

AEBN Publishes Report on POV Trends

AEBN has published a report on POV and gonzo categories from its straight and gay theaters.

Show More