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A Recipe for Success

When Margaret Morgan started Platinum Media out of her home in Waterville, Maine, she didn't have a business plan. And although the company, which specializes in amateur content, recently signed a distribution deal with Cezar Capone, the go-with-what-makes-sense approach still holds up, she said.

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Antigua Inks Briana Banks Entertainment to Distro Deal

Antigua Pictures has signed Briana Banks Entertainment to an exclusive domestic and foreign distribution deal that encompasses DVD, video-on-demand, broadcast and licensing rights.

Renaissance Capital Behind FriendFinder Networks IPO

A Russian investment bank is underwriting the initial public offering for FriendFinder Networks Inc., an effort to raise nearly half-billion dollars to pay off debt and return the company to solid footing.

L.A. Direct Models Claims 2257 Doesn’t Apply, Then Reverses

L.A. Direct Models today briefly posted a notice on its website that the agency is exempt from the effect of 2257 statute because it’s in voluntary compliance with the record-keeping requirements.

MasterCard Looks to Ban Merchant Account Cross Sales

MasterCard intends to levy substantial fines on merchant accounts participating in cross sales schemes.

MTV Recruits Jayden James for Episode of ‘True Life’ Reality Series

Adult performer Jayden Jaymes will make an appearance on a forthcoming episode of the "True Life" reality series on MTV.

Multimedia Pictures Signs Offset Entertainment to Distribution Deal

Multimedia Pictures has signed Latin market-oriented Offset Entertainment studio to a distribution deal.

PC Magazine Ceases Print Edition, Goes Digital

PC Magazine, which built a strong reputation for the quality of its reviews and advice to tech buyers, will be available via digital delivery starting in February.

Electrosex Device Set to Make Debut

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Zeus Electrosex is releasing a new device, the Zeus Electrogasm.

Music Industry to Work With ISPs, Stop Going After Song Swappers

The Recording Industry Association of America last week dropped its policy of suing individual file sharers and announced that it is working with Internet service providers to shut out the worst offenders.

Palm to Debut Nova Operating System Next Month

Having seen its market share dwindle during iPhone’s reign and with BlackBerry not too far behind, Palm Inc. is gearing up to make a comeback with its new operating system, code-name Nova.

Adult DVD Empire Debuts Redesigned VOD Site

Adult DVD Empire has redesigned the video-on-demand section of its website.

Tube Sites Likely Liable Under Revised 2257 Provisions, Attorney Says

The newly released 2257 revisions may make tube sites legally liable if the content they promote is being distributed for commercial gain.

EuroRevenue Announces New Multilingual Tours

Global affiliate program EuroRevenue has added geotargeted multilingual tours to two of its websites and is holding a high-payout promo this weekend to help roll them out.

Home-based Adult Studio in Bulgaria Raided by Local Police

Local authorities have busted a home-based business where live sex sessions were allegedly filmed for an unidentified U.S. adult website.

Video Secrets Adds IFRAME Ad Rotator Tool

Video chat company Video Secrets is touting a JavaScript-based IFRAME ad rotator for affiliates.

Black Market to Release Its 1st Interactive DVD

Black Market is releasing what is believed to be the first interactive adult DVD featuring African-American performers.

Justice Department to Publish 2257 Revisions This Week

The Justice Department will publish revised Section 2257 regulations in the Federal Register this week and they will go in effect three months later, according to an attorney with inside information.

Cezar Capone to Distribute Platinum Media Content

Cezar Capone has inked Maine-based Platinum Media, which specializes in amateur content, to a one-year distribution deal.

PussyCash Sponsors Player’s Ball; Rapper E-40 to Perform

PussyCash has signed on as the main sponsor of the 11th annual Players Ball, which will take place at Rick’s Cabaret Jan. 13 and feature a performance from Bay Area’s legendary rapper E-40.

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