pjur Executives Receive XBIZ Exec Awards Nominations

LOS ANGELES — pjur Group North America has announced that John Marinello, senior sales manager at pjur, has been named a nominee for the award category Brand Ambassador of the Year at the 2019 XBIZ Exec Awards.

pjur U.S. Senior Marketing Manager Joe Powell also received a nomination as Marketing Executive of the Year.

The XBIZ Exec Awards spotlight outstanding business leaders who play key roles in the success of progressive brands. The award categories cover a range of positions that make up the organizational chart of leading enterprises, covering business development, marketing, management and more.

Nominees were selected based on several factors including leadership, business acumen, community influence and overall career success as submitted by industry members via the adult industry social network XBIZ.net.

“It is wonderful to be recognized for the work you do, especially from such a prestigious organization.” Marinello said, “Winning would be great, but being nominated has made my week.”

To be held at the Andaz Hotel on West Hollywood’s famed Sunset Strip, the XBIZ Exec Awards will be presented at an exclusive awards ceremony during the 2019 XBIZ Show.

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