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Signature Card Services Named XBIZ LA Gold Sponsor
XBIZ is pleased to announced Signature Card Services as a Gold Sponsor of XBIZ LA, the top digital trade event being held Feb. 7-9 at the Sofitel Hotel.
XBIZ Welcomes Brad Gosse as Blog Columnist
XBIZ is pleased to announce the addition of online adult industry veteran Brad Gosse to its roster of distinguished blog columnists.
XBIZ Retail Expo Exhibitor List Grows
XBIZ is pleased to introduce the latest additions to the growing list of exhibitors to showcase their goods and services at the inaugural XBIZ Retail Expo on Feb. 9-11 at the Sofitel Hotel in Los Angeles.
Crossing the Atlantic
Michael Lucas remembers the days when the All-American beach boy was the iconic gay sex symbol. But as the 1990s settled in, the industry started to see more penetration of foreign models. Spearheaded by the huge popularity of Lukas Ridgeston, the movement offered more opportunities than ever before — even if the models’ heritage was still initially seen by some as a selling point (just ask Lucas, whose Russian roots were the marketing emphasis in “Red Alert”).
Processing Evolves
Easing payment procedures is driving innovation in ecommerce and beyond, as a growing number of consumers seek new, secure and simple online payment mechanisms. This of course is a global issue with global perspectives and real world problems.
Exporting Excitement
World domination is the ultimate goal for any powerful brand. When it comes to sex toys, wideranging international tastes can open doors to success not available in the homeland as well as inspire new product designs. Transcending borders to reach new customers is nothing new among U.S.- based sex toy manufacturers, who bend over backwards to cater to their fans overseas.
Security Problems
Microsoft has a big problem with security. It is not simply a case of any particular deficiencies or vulnerabilities in its wares, but of the sheer volume of attacks that are carried out against its often market-leading wares — which includes a third of the web server market and nearly the entire desktop market.
Fleshlight Named XBIZ Awards Platinum Sponsor, XBIZ LA Gold Sponsor
XBIZ is pleased to announce Fleshlight as a Gold Sponsor of the XBIZ LA 2011 and Platinum Sponsor of the XBIZ Awards.
Exotic Appeal
American ideals have long encouraged the acceptance of international cultures; and as a consumerist nation, Americans often flock to imported goods as a testament to their progressiveness. Imported goods are often highly regarded as superior, one-of-kind products and U.S. consumers are willing to pay more for them. By infiltrating the U.S. and keeping their foreign identity intact, international adult products manufacturers can position themselves as that hip, exotic sex-toy maker.
XBIZ Awards 2011 to Rock Hollywood Palladium
With an estimated attendance of more than 2,000 industry professionals from all segments of the industry, XBIZ Awards 2011 attendees will experience a new show format at the historic, world-renowned Hollywood Palladium.
Your Marketing is Broken
"Your marketing is broken.” A rather strong statement, isn’t it? I may have never met you or seen your marketing, but I say that it’s broken. Well, let me explain myself.
NETbilling Signs On as 2011 XBIZ LA Bar Lounge Sponsor
XBIZ is pleased to announce that NETbilling has come on board as the official bar lounge sponsor during the 2011 XBIZ LA conference, set for Feb. 7-9 at the Sofitel Hotel.
Vanity Unleashed
At July's ANME Founders Show, CalExotics' grandiose booth included a spotlighted preview of the Vanity by Jopen collection. This month, the line officially launches as Cal Exotics' brand for the sophisticated emerging mass market.
Adopting Social Media Strategies
As a social media marketing consultant and coach, I run into a few common misconceptions from people who are trying to delve into the world on social media marketing. Perhaps these tips can get you thinking in the direction of properly incorporating social media marketing into your marketing strategies:
Girlfriends Films Does Hungary
Girlfriends Films is among the premier purveyors of lesbian porn, and a true Third Millennium success story. The Internet Adult Film Database shows “Dressing Room Lingerie 1 & 2” coming out in 2001, then a gradual increase in annual releases through mid-decade. After that comes a veritable explosion. GFF has passed 230 titles and shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, GFF is flying high — literally. A GFF film crew flew to Hungary this past July and put enough new scenes in the can to make three Budapest titles.
The More Things Change
If you have worked in the adult Internet industry since its early days, you’ve probably come to view technological developments that have an impact on the industry as both a blessing and a challenge; a blessing in that the new technology often opens up new markets and distribution channels, and a challenge because there’s often a bit of chaos along the way, as competing formats and protocols vie to be adopted as the new standard.
Eldorado Named Corporate Sponsor of XBIZ Retail Expo
XBIZ is pleased to announce Eldorado as the Distributor Corporate Sponsor of the inaugural XBIZ Retail Expo, a first-of-its-kind trade event for adult retailers on Feb. 9-11 at the Sofitel Hotel in Los Angeles.
Director's Chair: Hard As Steele
With all of the “glamour” aside, any porn director will tell you it’s tough enough to get performers to deliver a steamy scene, have it lit correctly, block the shot and make sure they capture the cum shot.
PussyCash Signs On as 2011 XBIZ LA Registration Sponsor
XBIZ is pleased to announce affiliate network PussyCash has signed on as the registration sponsor of XBIZ LA 2011, the industry’s top digital media trade event, taking place at the Sofitel Hotel in Hollywood Feb. 7-9.
There's A Science Behind Sales
Profitably operating in today’s hypercompetitive adult entertainment market leaves little room for guesswork; but fortunately for adult webmasters, an array of information, techniques and tools are available to ease the process of reaching customers and making the sale — even in today’s world of “free.”