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So Hot Right Now
The adult world is a lot like the fashion world. There are the Chanels and the Guccis — the visionaries — who brainstorm, research and spark trends that, once proven popular, are snatched up by smaller companies.
X3 – Excellence in Action
Among the celebrations of the anniversary of American independence, we launched the latest version of XBIZ — X3. Less than a week afterward, I flew to Las Vegas for the XBIZ Summer '07 Forum. Both of these events raise the bar even further, setting new standards of adult industry excellence.
Your Exit Strategy
Private companies do not sell easily. As the size of a business increases — by top line, bottom line or head count — the mechanics become more difficult and the field of likely buyers shrinks.
L.A. City Beat, Indie 103.1 Sponsor Erotica Film Fest
Alternative newsweekly Los Angeles City Beat and progressive radio station Indie 103.1 FM have joined the Los Angeles Erotica Film Fest as media sponsors.
The Genesis of Gonzo
Pinning down the precise moment of conception within any creative field is never a simple task. Events become generalized over time and survivors have the advantage of being able to rewrite history. Pornography is no different, so asking a seemingly simple question like who invented gonzo can bring forth numerous JFK-worthy theories.
Funeral Arrangements Announced for Lenny Friedlander
The funeral for New Beginnings owner Lenny Friedlander will take place Aug. 8. Friedlander will be laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetary in New Orleans.
WIA Profile: Lea Busick
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.
Taking the Heat
One definition of insanity, usually attributed to Albert Einstein, is "continuing to do the same thing over and over, and then expecting different results."
Trade Show Tips
Recently, XBIZ World magazine asked several adult industry players "What do you do to maximize the benefits of attending industry trade shows?" Here's what they had to say.
XBIZ Summer '07 Forum 2257 Panel Footage Online Now
Video coverage of the July 12 legal panel at the XBIZ Summer '07 Forum is online now.
Government-Sanctioned Copyright Infringement?
A little-known dispute between the island nation of Antigua and the United States may turn into a major headache for media companies, including those in the adult entertainment industry. Specifically, Antigua is threatening to withdraw its agreement to protect United States copyright and other intellectual property rights, as a result of the United States’ refusal to honor a World Trade Organization (“WTO”) ruling, finding it in non-compliance with the 1994 General Agreement on Trade and Services (GATS).
Design In-Depth
It only takes a few seconds for a web surfer to decide whether or not a site is worth clicking through; adult websites need to look as hot and fresh as the adult stars they highlight. There's more to a successful adult site than perky breasts and a round rear end — and that's why the industry has top-notch web designers to take care of the rest. We asked five of the top adult-website designers what turns users on, and what colors, fonts and software help flip the switch.
A Customer Service Plan
Have you ever visited a website and had a problem with it that you couldn't easily find an answer for? Perhaps you've joined a paysite and then lost your username and password or didn't know the cancellation process. Perhaps you ordered a product and wished to know its current shipping status or had a question about the return policy before placing your order. Maybe the video you just downloaded simply won't play on your computer.
Keeping Line Open on 2257
In October representatives of the adult industry, including several industry attorneys, sat down with officials from the FBI to discuss a host of issues surrounding the 2257 inspection process. While few details of the meeting were publicly disclosed, one thing that both parties emphasized following the meeting was a sincere desire to forge a line of communication between the adult entertainment industry and the federal agency tasked with regulating the industry's U.S.- based businesses.
CP Registries
According to the family groups, moralizing politicians and conservative evangelicals who populate America's Religious Right, drugs and gangs have taken a backseat to a more sinister threat to our children. This threat is often described as part of the very fabric of cyberspace, invading our homes through ever-faster Internet connections.
Brand Elevation
The strongest brands in the adult business have not attained the financial or market strength of their peers in mainstream businesses.
Flirt4Free Girls Debuted at XBIZ Summer Forum
The XBIZ Summer '07 Forum held last week at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino was a smashing success for Video Secrets, the company said, and their cabana was the place to be and be seen.
XBIZ Summer ’07 Forum Draws Estimated 1,000 Industry Attendees
The XBIZ Summer ’07 Forum officially concluded with one final networking event — the XBIZ Farewell Executive Champagne Brunch held at Simon restaurant inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Information, Content Security Discussed at XSF ‘07
A panel of industry experts on information security convened at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino during the XBIZ Summer ’07 forum to discuss the protection of vital company data, intellectual property and trade secrets.
D-Money, Metal Skool Rocked the Ball XSF '07
XBIZ Summer Forum attendees packed the Empire Ballroom Thursday night for Rock the Ball, a private concert and party featuring Dick Delicious and the Tasty Testicles, and a spandexed performance by glam-metal parody band Metal Skool.