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Hardest Core: Producing Niche Content Authentically

The success stories of the adult entertainment industry are not only the companies that produce standard vanilla erotica; there are also many adult companies that have done extremely well for themselves by focusing on certain niches or micro-niches and catering to a specific audience. Whether the niche has to do with BDSM, gay or lesbian sex or alt-porn, niche erotica can be quite lucrative. But niche marketing requires considerable expertise, and the companies that go for authenticity are the most likely to prosper with niche erotica.

Alex Henderson ·
trends

World of Content: Expanding Access

Adult content has been around for a long time. Even in the 19th century — long before there were large adult entertainment companies that made millions of dollars — there was adult content in the form of nude photographs, sexually explicit illustrations and erotic novels. But technologically, much has changed over the years — and these days, adult content is more diverse and more plentiful than it has ever been. Profiting from it, however, requires a lot of business savvy, and in order to assess the state and the future of adult content, XBIZ contacted some well-known execs for the adult entertainment industry.

Alex Henderson ·
profile

Director’s Chair: Prime-Time Player

In an industry full of characters, Ivan is one of the most colorful. The Russian-born artist is a legit, five-tool player — he can write, produce, shoot, direct and edit — making him a valuable asset in porn circles.

Dan Miller ·
profile

WIA Profile: Audrea Mata

<em>Each month, industry news media organization XBIZ spotlights the career accomplishments and outstanding contributions of Women in Adult. WIA profiles offer an intimate look at the professional lives of the industry's most influential female executives.</em>

Women in Adult ·

LFP's 'Teasers' Grabs Spot On XBIZ Hot List

With four volumes of extreme public naughtiness under their belts, and a fifth set for July release, the "Teasers" team is turning up the heat on porn's realest reality line! It seems the bigwigs at XBIZ have taken notice too, adding the "Extreme Public Adventures" series to the "2011 Hot List" in the June issue of XBIZ Premiere.

Bluebird’s Paul Chaplin Lands On XBIZ Hot List

Bluebird Films owner Paul Chaplin has been recognized in the June issue of XBIZ Premiere magazine for making an impact on the retail pulse of the adult industry, noting the studio owner regularly operates in both the mainstream and adult worlds.

XBIZ Named Top AAE American Media Partner

XBIZ is pleased to announce its role as the top American Media Partner of the Asia Adult Expo.

XBIZ Summit Wraps Successfully, Sets Sights on Miami for 2012

Chicago was the host town for XBIZ Summit 2011, but next year the adult entertainment industry's leading business-networking event of the summer will anchor America’s second biggest industry hub Miami.

Porn Guardian Wins 'Best Presentation' at XBIZ Summit

XBIZ Summit attendees selected Porn Guardian as having the best company presentation during the "3 Minute Show-Offs" session.

XBIZ Summit Wrap-up, Day 3

The XBIZ Summit at Chicago concluded today after a Saturday night at "Mr. Skin’s Annual Summer Soiree" and this afternoon’s "Chicago Pizza Farewell Business Networking Party."

XBIZ Summit Wrap-up, Day 2

The second day of the 2011 XBIZ Summit in Chicago featured a variety of educational sessions, networking opportunities and recreational special events.

Evolving World of Dating Sites Discussed at XBIZ Summit

Two top executives and an industry lawyer took on the topic of the rapidly changing world of dating sites at the XBIZ Summit in Chicago on Saturday.

opinion

EU Moves Ahead to Control Cookies

If you had to click “I accept” each time a site you visited tried to lay a cookie on you, would you? More than an academic question, such a requirement appears to be coming to U.K.-based websites on May 25, as they adopt the European e-Privacy directive.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·

XBIZ Summit Wrap-up, Day 1

The Windy City welcomed a worldwide gathering of webmasters and digital media mavens, marketers, merchants and banking interests, to the 2011 XBIZ Summit, which kicked-off earlier today.

XBIZ Summit Seminar Discusses How to Exploit Content

Experts spoke about how to exploit content in as many ways as possible at the “Content Sells: The Changing Face of Online Adult Content” at the XBIZ Summit on Friday.

Live Cams a Captivating Subject at XBIZ Summit

Execs from the top three live cam sites spoke to a full house at the “Live Cams: Charming, Cunning and Captivating” seminar at the XBIZ Summit in Chicago Friday afternoon.

opinion

Defeating Design Disasters

The world of adult e-commerce is far too competitive these days for websites to be allowed to fail from basic and common design mistakes. Whether you are building a new site or freshening up an existing property, the following considerations will ensure that you start with a firm foundation:

Stephen Yagielowicz ·

Oktoberfest Gathering Named Official XBIZ EU After-Event

XBIZ is pleased to announce the eighth annual Oktoberfest Gathering as the official after-event for the 2011 XBIZ EU, the industry’s international leading digital media trade event set for Sept. 23-25 in London.

Porn Guardian Eyes XBIZ Summit, Adds New Clients

Porn Guardian, one of the industry's fastest growing anti-piracy companies, has been chosen to show its wares at the XBIZ Summit Chicago this weekend as part of the "3 Minute Show-Off" session.

ASACP to Attend XBIZ Summit

The Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP) announced that it will participate in the 2011 XBIZ Summit Chicago, scheduled for June 10-12 at the Sofitel Water Tower Hotel.