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AdultWhosWho Signs On as Official Speed Networking Sponsor at XHC '08
XBIZ has announced AdultWhosWho.com as official sponsor of the XBIZ Hollywood '08 Industry Conference's Speed Networking workshop, the first B2B event of its kind.
XBIZ Video Magazine Relaunches as XBIZ Premiere
XBIZ has completed a substantial reconfiguration of XBIZ Video, including a new name. XBIZ Premiere will retain the same look and feel of the previous version, but will now sport a fresh design and include expanded sections.
Convergence Hires Erik Van Riper as VP
SexToy.com, subsidiary of parent company Convergence Inc., has hired Erik Van Riper as vice president of operations. Van Riper will oversee day-to-day operations for the companies, as well as help chart an aggressive growth plan for SexToy.com and its affiliates.
Gaming Settlement Could Serve as Warning to Adult
Google, Microsoft and Yahoo, three of the biggest companies on the Internet, have agreed to settle a civil case over allegations that the search giants accepted ads for online gambling websites.
Powersville to Release Chelsie Rae as 'The Animal'
JM Productions and Powersville Inc. are set to release Jim Powers’ "The Animal," starring Chelsie Rae, Jan. 2.
Kink.com Hires Chad Belville as In-House Counsel
Fetish content producer Kink.com has hired industry lawyer Chad Belville as its first in-house counsel.
JoAnn Ownbey Joins HotMovies as Account Exec
JoAnn Ownbey has joined Internet video-on-demand provider HotMovies.com as an account executive with HotMovies' studio team in Portland, Ore.
Dead Body Confirmed as Adult Model Zoey Zane
The body of a young girl found 50 miles east of El Dorado has been confirmed as that of amateur solo girl Emily Sander, aka Zoey Zane, who was reported missing last Saturday.
Hollywood Premiere Party Will Go On As Scheduled
A legal motion to block the adult industry party set for Saturday night at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood has been thrown out of court and the party will go on as scheduled.
Nina Hartley Appears as Babeland L.A.'s Sexxxy Santa
Nina Hartley will be appearing as Sexxxy Santa for Babeland Los Angeles' Sexy Santa's Guide to Gift Giving.
Pink Visual Hires Bart Boggess as Sales Rep
Pink Visual, the DVD distribution branch of the TopBucks affiliate program, has brought on Bart Boggess as sales representative. Boggess has more than 10 years in adult industry experience, in the areas of retail sales and distribution.
XXXMe.ws Launches as Consumer Review Site
New adult site XXXMe.ws recently launched. Webmasters can add their sites with a link and a picture.
Howard Out, Rudd In as Aussie P.M.
While Americans were enjoying a 4-day Thanksgiving holiday, 13.6 million Australians went to the polls Saturday and elected Kevin Rudd to replace John Major as prime minister.
Video-Sharing App Miro Launches as Joost Competitor
Positioning itself as a direct competitor to video-sharing application Joost, Miro launched today with the plan to offer an open-source alternative that's also porn-friendly.
U.S. Senate Approves Mukasey as AG
Michael Mukasey, a staunch but independently minded conservative, has been confirmed by a 53-40 U.S. Senate vote as attorney general.
Exotic Erotic Adds Social Kink as Fetish Stage Sponsor
The 28th annual Exotic Erotic Ball and Expo, in association with XBIZ.com and XFANZ.com, has added Social Kink as Fetish Stage Sponsor.
ICANN L.A. Meeting to Take Place as Planned
The 30th International Public ICANN Meeting, scheduled to be held in Los Angeles Oct. 29 – Nov. 2, will go on as scheduled, despite fires in the areas surrounding Los Angeles.
Penthouse Hires Michael Plante as Affiliate Manager
Multimedia company Penthouse Media Group has hired Michael Plante as affiliate manager for its PenthousePartners.com affiliate program. Formerly promoter for webmaster event Qwebec Expo, Plante has been an active adult webmaster since 1996.
Matrix Content Names Stephen Bugbee as President
Matrix Content has named 10-year adult industry veteran Stephen Bugbee as president. Bugbee will spearhead numerous projects at the content provider, including the launch of a leased feeds program, MatrixFeeds, and the subscription-based site MatrixHD.com slated to launch in early 2008.
Pulse Taps Amy Lew as New VP
Pulse Distribution has hired Amy Lew as its vice president in charge of licensing and acquisitions. Formerly with Cable Entertainment Distribution (CED) and Coastline Licensing, Lew has been in the adult industry for more than 6 years.