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Making a Display of Yourself
Legend has it that you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink. In the world of adult retail, the same essential rule applies. The question for manufacturers, studios, and of course the brick-and-mortar foundation, is how to do the leading. How to get two-legged consumers — with untold amounts of shiny, attractive product to choose from — to guzzle up your company’s urge quenching product.
Marketing a Monster
It wasn’t easy, but we managed to corner Digital Playground publicist Adella O’Neal and squeeze her — and squeeze her hard! — for the secrets to marketing the biggest adult title release in the history of the genre. Next time you have a multi-million dollar feature to market, you might want to consult this list.
A Blockbuster for the Ages
Just how does one follow up the most successful feature in modern adult entertainment history? Make it bigger better, of course.
Here's a Loaded Question: What if McCain Wins?
If preserving the freedom you have to create, market and distribute adult entertainment is important to you, read on. At the time of this writing, the political winds of change have begun to blow in favor of John McCain and against the adult entertainment industry thanks, ironically, in part to the sexy librarian good looks of a former beauty contestant turned governor of Alaska.
Belladonna Talks About How to 'Make a Porno'
Kevin Smith's new comedy "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" may not be burning up the box office, but it's lit a flame under performer Belladonna.
Larry Flynt: Obama Presidency ‘Sunlight of a New American Dawn’
In a statement published on LarryFlynt.com, Hustler’s founder and publisher called President-Elect Barack Obama’s victory potential “sunlight of a new American dawn.”
An Elephant or a Jackass?
Politics and porn — the two go hand-in-hand despite the seemingly contradictory nature of these two endeavors: after all, both are meant to make consumers "feel good."
A Touch of Romance Reopening in Riverside
The store has been extensively remodeled, with tile and custom logo carpeting, a completely new sales counter, and separate areas for lingerie, DVDs, sex toys and fetish gear.
Utah Theater Chain Bans 'Zack and Miri Make a Porno'
A theater chain in Utah has banned the upcoming sex comedy "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" from its screens.
BlatinoPro Releases ‘There’s a First Time For Everything’
BlatinoPro has announced the release of “There’s a First Time For Everything.”
Babeland Rewards Voters With a Silver Bullet or Maverick
Babeland has announced that it will give out a free Maverick sleeve or Silver Bullet vibe with the presentation of a voter registration card or ballot stub on Nov. 4.
America at a Crossroads
Our country is now just days away from what is likely to be one of the most important presidential elections in our nation's history. For adult entertainment businesses, I believe, the stakes could not be greater.
‘Political Corruption Cums at a Price’ to Be Released
Evolution Distribution has announced that it will release Pleasure Productions’ “Political Corruption Cums at a Price.”
Blue Blood’s Amelia G. Calls Sasha Grey a Star
On counterculture lifestyle webzine BlueBlood.net, Amelia G’s article “Sasha Grey Is a Star and Not a Crossover Star” credits the adult star for her success at a young age and discusses her upcoming mainstream movie, “The Girlfriend Experience.”
Politics: It's Time for a Mature Industry
While not everyone can or should run for a position in their state House of Representatives or Senate like I've done, there is no shortage of opportunities to make a positive contribution.
Bob Rice to Oversee M&A for Virage Media
Adult industry veteran Bob Rice has joined Virage Media Limited as vice president of acquisitions and mergers, the company announced today.
Pure Play Media Release ‘Naughty America’s Seduced By A Cougar Vol. 8’
Pure Play Media and Naughty America have released “Seduced By A Cougar Vol. 8” exclusively direct to retail.
Tony Batman Brings A! Entertainment to X-Digg
Tony from A! Entertainment has teamed up with adult social bookmarking site X-Digg to bring his adult entertainment news to the site.
Getting Married? You May Want a Prenup
At this time of year, the weather's beautiful and whole lot of people are getting married. That's a good thing, for as a friend of mine once told me, "Marriage is a sacred institution. It's something a man only does ... two or three times in his life!"