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Fleshlight Gets Set to Go Big at XBIZ Retail, Signs On as Platinum Sponsor

XBIZ Retail attendees can look forward to nonstop business and excitement from Fleshlight, which has signed on as Platinum Sponsor of XBIZ Retail 2012 and is hosting the official after-party of adult entertainment's biggest industry show of the year, the 10th annual XBIZ Awards on Jan. 10.

PussyCash Named XBIZ LA 2012 Registration Sponsor

XBIZ is pleased to announce affiliate program PussyCash has signed on as the registration sponsor of XBIZ LA 2012, the industry’s top digital media trade event, taking place at the Sofitel Hotel in Hollywood on Jan. 9-12.

opinion

Add Audio Excitement

While the misuse of online audio enhancements to websites earned a bad rap early on, due to startled surfers having to quickly come up with an excuse for the sudden, late night caterwauling erupting from their computer’s sound system, as their spouse leapt from bed to investigate the source of the noisy nuisance — catching hubby in an awkward moment.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·
opinion

Four Thirds Offers Interoperability

Of all of the technologies that adult producers are required to grasp with, advances in imaging systems are one of the fastest-changing; with modern DSLRs and small form factor video cameras reshaping and increasing expectations for photo and video quality.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·
trends

Market Conquistadors

With up to 400 million Spanish speakers in the world, and the official language of more than 20 nations, the Latin market is global — and a hotbed for sex toys sales?

Ariana Rodriguez ·

Zombaio Signs On as XBIZ LA Diamond Sponsor

XBIZ is pleased to announce that Internet payment services provider Zombaio has signed on as Diamond Sponsor of XBIZ LA 2012, the top digital trade event set for Jan. 9-12 at the Sofitel Hotel.

XXX Truth or Dare to Debut Gay/Lesbian Editions at XBIZ Retail 2012

The XXX Truth or Dare Board game will make its debut Nov. 15 with the Men Only and Just for Girls versions to be unveiled at XBIZ Retail 2012 and available for retail in January.

BiBi Jones, Tasha Reign Named Official Trophy Girls for 2012 XBIZ Awards

XBIZ is pleased to announce BiBi Jones and Tasha Reign as the Trophy Girls for adult entertainment's biggest industry awards show of the year, the 10th annual XBIZ Awards, on Jan. 10, 2012.

North American Lawmakers Grapple with Anti-Piracy Initiatives

As all members of the creative community come together to find a solution to widespread digital content piracy, legislators cope with competing interests.

opinion

Speed Up Site Delivery With Subdomains

Adult websites tend to be fairly bloated affairs; laden with hi-resolution photographs, hi-definition videos and advanced scripting, that combined, can become a challenging and slow download across even the fastest Internet connections. Since no one wants to wait for a web page to load, webmasters are constantly seeking performance boosting options for speeding the delivery of their sites.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·

European Parliament Wants Comprehensive Traffic Logging

Critics of intrusive online surveillance efforts are aghast at the latest comprehensive traffic-logging measures being proposed by European lawmakers.

trends

The Evolving International Market

Just how important are international sales to American porn manufacturers? “Overseas is critical,” said Peter Reynolds, whose Plaid Bag Media sells content around the world for clients that include, exclusively, Adam & Eve. “It’s a new world order and every studio has to look at every aspect of the market now and not rely on their domestic sales, as they did years ago.”

Jared Rutter ·
opinion

Target Your Site Design

Professional website designers require an understanding of current computer display and user environments, including the type of browsers and operating systems in use.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·

Secure Your Paysite With Password Protection

For adult paysite owners and anyone operating a premium content or subscription based website, member authentication and password security is a vital consideration, as not only will hackers attempt to “guess” their way into your site, but your members will also do their best to share their logins far and wide, forcing you to take security seriously.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·

EroAdvertising Named XBIZ LA Corporate Sponsor, XBIZ Awards Gold Sponsor

XBIZ is pleased to announce EroAdvertising as the Corporate Sponsor of the industry’s leading digital media conference XBIZ LA 2012 and Gold Sponsor of the highly anticipated 10th annual XBIZ Awards.

Shunga Erotic Art to Exhibit at XBIZ Retail 2012

Shunga Erotic Art will be exhibiting at the upcoming XBIZ Retail 2012, taking place at the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel in Burbank, Calif., Jan. 9-10, following the ANME Show.

Keys to becoming a Euro Mobile Mogul

Adapting to change in what has always been considered a “recession-proof” industry has kept many adult professionals ahead of the game. And the smart money today is investing in the goldmine of Europe’s burgeoning mobile entertainment arena that according to some industry executives is a far more lucrative market than the U.S.

Bob Johnson ·

XBIZ Fields Record Pre-Nominations for 2012 XBIZ Awards

XBIZ has received a record number of pre-nominations for adult entertainment's biggest industry awards show, the 10th annual XBIZ Awards, set for Jan. 10, 2012.

opinion

European Traffic Strategies

Of all the ingredients of profitable web enterprises, traffic is perhaps the most vital, because without eyeballs on your pages, success may be extraordinarily elusive; making the acquisition of visitors a serious priority for commercial adult website operators.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·
trends

Pan-European Billing Strategies

For adult entertainment entrepreneurs seeking a broader audience, Europe is a fertile field from which an abundant crop of new business may spring. While many typical adult Internet marketing efforts may focus on the U.S. audience, for today’s global merchant, Europe holds significant promise — despite the region’s current financial turmoil.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·