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Op-Ed: The Guardian's XBIZ Amsterdam Podcast Dismisses Creators' Experiences
British newspaper The Guardian’s podcast coverage of XBIZ Amsterdam 2025 purports to investigate the power dynamics of today’s online adult industry. Instead, it ignores creators’ voices, airs tired and outdated preconceptions about the business, and rehashes the unsupported claims of anti-pornography crusaders.
Lucy Robinson of Creative Conceptions Earns XBIZ Exec Awards Nod
Lucy Robinson of Creative Conceptions has been nominated for Marketing Exec of the Year at the 2026 XBIZ Exec Awards.
2026 XBIZ Exec Awards Nominees for Online Industry Announced
XBIZ is pleased to announce the nominees for the online industry edition of the 2026 XBIZ Exec Awards, set to be presented as part of the annual XBIZ Honors ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 14 in conjunction with the XBIZ 2026 digital media conference.
2026 XBIZ Exec Awards Nominees for Retail Industry Announced
XBIZ is pleased to announce the nominees for the retail industry edition of the 2026 XBIZ Exec Awards, set to be presented as part of the annual XBIZ Honors ceremony, presented by SVAKOM and Kaotik Labs, on Sunday, Jan. 11, in conjunction with the pleasure products trade show XBIZ Expo.
Drake Von Breaks Down Big Twink Energy
Drake Von may be the internet’s favorite “twink” porn star, but even after winning multiple adult industry awards declaring him as such, he still seems bemused by the label.
Violet Myers, Kazumi to Host 2026 XMAs
The 2026 XMAs, presented by Fansly, will once again light up the historic Hollywood Palladium in January, with multi-XMA award-winning superstars Violet Myers and Kazumi hosting the Adult Industry’s Biggest Night®.
British Documentary Spotlights XBIZ Amsterdam With Candid Conversations
British creator and host Josh Pieters traveled to XBIZ Amsterdam to film a documentary about the annual European adult industry conference.
XBIZ 2026 to Debut 'New Talent Go-See' Special Event
XBIZ 2026, North America’s premier adult industry conference, will debut a special event designed to help new talent jump-start their careers: the New Talent Go-See.
2026 XMA Nominations Party Set for Nov. 19 in Hollywood
The 2026 XMA nominations reveal party will take place at Keys on the Sunset Strip on Wednesday, Nov. 19, with red-carpet arrivals starting at 8 p.m.
Brent Aldon, Erik Vasquez to Co-Host Retail Edition of 2026 XBIZ Honors at Avalon Hollywood
Aneros Director of Sales and Marketing Brent Aldon and Sliquid VP of Marketing Erik Vasquez will co-host the 2026 XBIZ Honors, set for Jan. 11 at Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles.
XBIZ 2026 Conference to Debut All-New Company Lounges, Community Track
The event website for XBIZ 2026 is now live, unveiling details for North America’s largest adult industry conference, including two all-new show features: Company Lounges and a Community Track.
Cami Strella on Crafting Persona, Claiming Power
With her long, silky black hair, dark eyes and warm olive skin, Cami Strella looks like she might have stepped out of an Isabele Allende novel. But while she may be in the business of fantasy — as are all adult performers and creators, to one degree or another — the thriving indie brand Strella has been building, one strategic move at a time, is very real indeed.
WIA Profile: Gabrielle Christ
Gabrielle Christ knows what it means to work hard — and more importantly, what it means to work smart. That mindset has shaped her path from marketing copywriter to content creator to co-founder and COO of Unnecessary.ai, an AI startup designed to help adult creators streamline their workflow and grow their income.
2026 XBIZ Exec Awards Pre-Noms Open With Debut of New 'Impact' Honors
XBIZ is pleased to announce that the pre-nomination period for the 2026 XBIZ Exec Awards, the adult industry’s premier career honor, begins today and runs through Oct. 14.
XBIZ Expo Website Goes Live, Registration Now Open
The event website for the 2026 XBIZ Expo pleasure product and retail trade show is now live, offering comprehensive information about the upcoming hybrid “3D” edition of the B2B event set to take place Jan. 8-12.
The Guardian Devotes Feature Article to XBIZ Amsterdam
British newspaper The Guardian sent a reporter to cover XBIZ Amsterdam earlier this month, resulting in a lengthy article about the annual European adult industry conference.
Catherine Knight Nabs 2 Euro XMAs
Catherine Knight won two Best Sex Scene Awards, for All-Sex (Little Caprice Dreams’ “Buttmuse Anal Divas”) and Virtual Reality (Virtual Real Porn’s “Noisy New Year”), at the 2025 Euro XMAs.
A Night to Remember: 2025 Euro XMAs Light Up Amsterdam
Over 1,000 of the brightest industry luminaries from across the Continent and beyond packed Theater Amsterdam on Thursday night for the 2025 Euro XMAs, adult’s biggest night in Europe.
WIA Profile: Lainie Speiser
With her fiery red hair and a laugh that practically hugs you, Lainie Speiser is impossible to miss. Having repped some of adult’s biggest stars during her 30-plus years in the business, the veteran publicist is also a treasure trove of tales dating back to the days when print was king and social media not even a glimmer in the industry’s eye.
Estella Bathory Launches 'Meat Juice' Paysite
Estella Bathory has launched her new production company and paysite, Meat Juice.