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AdultFriendFinder Signs On as ASACP Platinum Sponsor
Social networking site AdultFriendFinder.com has signed on as platinum sponsor of ASACP and will match the first $10,000 of donations made to the organization — an act AFF Director of Marketing "Legendary" Lars Mapstead said was inspired by the Restricted to Adults label.
Scott, Angelina, Pierce Set as Leads in 'Upload'
Writer/director Eli Cross has announced the cast for his new SexZ Pictures production "Upload." The leads will be SexZ contract performer Hillary Scott, Eva Angelina and Derrick Pierce.
GayWatch.com Launches as Subniche Networking Site
The homepage on GayWatch.com boasts: "Just like MySpace – but Gay!" Another big difference — it allows adult content.
Pulpo Joins XFANZ Film Fest as Presenting Sponsor
Latin-centric adult studio Pulpo has joined the team for the XFANZ Film Fest as presenting sponsor.
Ray Star Re-signs as Exclusive With Lucas Entertainment
Performer Ray Star has extended his contract as a Lucas Entertainment exclusive until 2009.
Quentin Boyer Joins XBIZ as Managing Editor of XBIZ World Magazine
Quentin “Q” Boyer, former director of marketing and public relations for TopBucks, has been hired by XBIZ as the managing editor of XBIZ World magazine.
Good Vibrations CEO Sworn in as S.F. Police Commissioner
Theresa Sparks, CEO of sex-positive toy retailer Good Vibrations, has been sworn in to serve a second four-year term as a member of the Police Commission after a unanimous vote by the Board of Supervisors.
Silvercash Hires Jake as Traffic Analyst, Sales Manager
Silvercash has hired Jake as their senior traffic analyst and sales account manager.
Goldfrau Inks Good Vibrations as Exclusive U.S. Distributor
Sex-positive adult toy retailer Good Vibrations has been inked as the sole distributor of Australian ceramics company Goldfrau. The deal will add another specialty line to Good Vibrations' luxury collection.
WickedBucks Hires JimTheFiend as Affiliate Manager
Wicked Pictures affiliate program WickedBucks has hired veteran webmaster James Kirkman, aka JimTheFiend, as affiliate manager.
Evil Angel Inks John Desjardins as Internet Boss
Evil Angel has hired John Desjardins, aka JJ Slim, to head the company's Internet division. He previously was the director of online marketing for Evil Angel and also was the former director of online products for Danni's Hard Drive.
XBIZ Summer '07 Forum Names AEBN as Corporate Sponsor
Adult content video-on-demand provider AEBN has come on board as a corporate sponsor for the XBIZ Summer '07 Forum, set to take place at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on July 11-13.
F.A.M.E. Awards Adds ImLive as Gold Sponsor
The 2007 Fans of Adult Media and Entertainment Awards has added ImLive.com as a sponsor for its second annual awards show. ImLive will award prizes to the winners of Favorite Female and Male Performer categories.
A! Entertainment Inks Candy Manson as Co-Host
"A! Entertainment" host Tony Batman has inked busty, blond adult performer Candy Manson as his new co-host. Their first official show together will air Wednesday at 7 p.m.
MassiveDollars Hires Sharky as Program Director
Affiliate program MassiveDollars has hired 11-year adult industry veteran Sharky as its marketing and program director.
Renae Cruz Replaces Jasmine Byrne As J-Ho
Renae Cruz has replaced Jasmine Byrne in X-Play's upcoming production, "J-Ho," a spoof of the life of movie star Jennifer Lopez.
SugarDVD Wants Antonella Barba as Spokesmodel
Adult DVD rental house SugarDVD has once again made mainstream celebrity sex news, this time with a $500,000 offer to “American Idol” contestant Antonella Barba.
Esterman Hires Brandi as Publicist
Celebrity agent Mike Esterman has hired Joe Brandi to handle all adult industry press releases and campaigns for his agency.
ICANN Chief Hails Mobile as Avenue for Online Growth
During a recent visit to one of the subcontinent’s technology hubs, ICANN Chairman and Google Vice President Vinton Cerf told reporters that mobile technology and the proliferation of cellphones worldwide would account for the next big increase in Internet access.
Pure Play Media Names Bill Rix as Sales Manager
Adult distribution company Pure Play Media has hired Bill Rix as the company’s new sales manager. Rix joins Pure Play from Danni.com, where he served as the director of sales and marketing.