Epoch Joins XBIZ Awards as Platinum Sponsor

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Online payment service provider Epoch has thrown its support behind the upcoming 5th Annual XBIZ Awards, announcing its platinum level sponsorship of the event.

The awards ceremony, slated for Feb. 8 at the Highlands in Hollywood, Calif., has hundreds of adult entertainment companies competing for the coveted XBIZ Award, which is awarded based on innovation and excellence within the industry. Award nominees are nominated by clients and colleagues and then judged by a panel of peers.

“Epoch is proud to again be associated with and a sponsor of the annual XBIZ Awards,” Epoch Communications Director Rand Pate said. “The awards recognize the brightest and most creative minds in the industry and the awards show is a great gathering of professionals from all aspects of the business of entertainment.”

XBIZ Sales and Marketing Manager Kristen Kaye said she was pleased to have Epoch’s support for the awards show.

“Epoch’s tremendous support is a phenomenal boost to an already great lineup of sponsors,” Kaye said. “We’re very excited to have them on board.”

This year’s award show will take place in conjunction with the XBIZ Hollywood ’07 Conference at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, Calif., a next-gen industry conference featuring two days of networking, workshops, seminars and events.

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