New Networks for Social Media Marketers

As the ubiquity of camera phones and the popularity of social media escalates, a wide range of new networks are emerging — each of which offers something unique of interest to adult marketers that are able to master the bridging of the mainstream and porn worlds.

While Instagram, Pinterest and Tumblr have received a lot of attention recently, there are many other, lesser-known, visually-oriented social media networks (as well as several that focus on audio sharing) that offer traffic and sales potential to marketers that are able to play by the rules. The following is a roundup of several of these noteworthy websites and mobile applications — see if one or more might find a place in your marketing mix:

As the ubiquity of camera phones and the popularity of social media escalates, a wide range of new networks are emerging.

Cowbird (www.cowbird.com) offers tremendous potential for storytellers, with the added ability to integrate images and audio (but not video) into textual content, as a way of more fully communicating a narrative. Like many mainstream media, weaving an adult angle into your stories will take skill and self- restraint, if you want your posts to last.

Calling itself “Simply the best showcase for your content,” Jux (www.jux.com) allows users to express their creativity through a variety of photo filters, font goodies and more, so that “Your pictures and words fill the page edge-toedge: memorable, beautiful, [and] distraction-free.” Jux displays photos at maximum resolution, videos in full-screen HD and allows authors to share their articles, with HTML5 video capability for reaching iPad and iPhone users.

Another audio-centric app, Picle (www.picleapp.com) seeks to preserve the moments that matter by telling stories with photos and sound clips. Rather than use video that can “overcomplicate” things, Picle answers the question “What would Instagram sound like?” According to Picle’s Alex Harding, the app makes photos take on a new dimension for a balance that allows users to leverage the best features of each medium. It is also a great tool for iPad devotees employing the device’s speech-to-text functionality.

Snapguide (www.snapguide.com) brings social tools to the world of how-to guides, providing a free iOS app and web service targeting a wide range of topics, such as crafts, do-it-yourself projects, fashion tips, entertaining and more. “Snap pictures and videos of your project, add captions, and share your guide with the Snapguide community,” states the company website.

For those who appreciate a higher level of photography, tadaa (www.tadaa.net) takes native iPhone camera quality a step further, integrating selective editing, live view filters, tilt-shift, clarity enhancements, a light table, full EXIF support and more. Add in social functions such as sharing, ratings and reposting to leverage your audience and the value of tadaa is clear. Download it for free from Apple’s App Store.

Related:  

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More Articles

profile

WIA Profile: Reba Rocket

As chief operating officer and chief marketing officer of Takedown Piracy, long at the forefront of intellectual property protection in adult entertainment, Rocket is dedicated to safeguarding the livelihoods of content creators and producers while fostering a more ethical and sustainable industry.

Women In Adult ·
opinion

Protecting Content Ownership Rights When Using AI

In today’s digital age, content producers have more tools at their disposal than ever before. Among these tools, artificial intelligence (AI) content generation has emerged as a game changer, enabling creators to produce high-quality content quickly and efficiently.

Corey D. Silverstein ·
opinion

How Payment Orchestration Can Help Your Business

An emerging payment solution is making waves in the merchant world: the payment orchestration platform (POP). It’s quickly gaining traction as a powerful tool for managing online payments — but questions abound.

Cathy Beardsley ·
opinion

Fine-Tuning Refund and Cancellation Policies

For adult websites, managing refunds and cancellations isn’t just about customer service. It’s a crucial factor in maintaining compliance with the regulations of payment processors and payment networks such as Visa and Mastercard.

Jonathan Corona ·
profile

WIA Profile: Laurel Bencomo

Born in Cambridge, England but raised in Spain, Laurel Bencomo initially chose to study business at the University of Barcelona simply because it felt familiar — both of her parents are entrepreneurs. She went on to earn a master’s degree in sales and marketing management at the EADA Business School, while working in events for a group of restaurants in Barcelona.

Women In Adult ·
profile

Gregory Dorcel on Building Upon His Brand's Signature Legacy

“Whether reflected in the storyline or the cast or even the locations, the entertainment we deliver is based on fantasy,” he elaborates. “Our business is not, and never has been, reality. People who are buying our content aren’t expecting reality, or direct contact with stars like you can have with OnlyFans,” he says.

Jeff Dana ·
opinion

How to Turn Card Brand Compliance Into Effective Marketing

In the adult sector, compliance is often treated as a gauntlet of mandatory checkboxes. While it’s true that those boxes need to be ticked and regulations must be followed, sites that view compliance strictly as a chore risk missing out on a bigger opportunity.

Jonathan Corona ·
opinion

A Look at the Latest AI Tools for Online Safety

One of the defining challenges for adult businesses is helping to combat the proliferation of illegal or nonconsensual content, as well as preventing minors from accessing inappropriate or harmful material — all the more so because companies or sites unable or unwilling to do so may expose themselves to significant penalties and put their users at risk.

Gavin Worrall ·
opinion

Know When to Drop Domains You Don't Need

Do you own too many domains? If so, you’re not alone. Like other things we accumulate, every registered domain means something to us. Sometimes a domain represents a dream project we have always wanted to do but have never quite gotten around to.

Juicy Jay ·
opinion

Understanding 'Indemnification' in Business Contracts

Clients frequently tell me that they didn’t understand — or sometimes, even read — certain portions of a contract because those sections appeared to be just “standard legalese.” They are referring, of course, to the specialized language used in legal documents, including contracts.

Corey D. Silverstein ·
Show More