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Mom and Pop Shops
In today’s adult toy market, companies with a small number of employees can carve out their own niche and thrive in the competitive market, operating from anywhere in the U.S., not just the major population hubs. We spoke with some 21st century entrepreneurs about their businesses and found some surprises.
Mr. Marcus, Suave XXX Appear in New 'Kiss and Tail' Documentary
The documentary focuses on dancer and video performer Karrine "Superhead" Steffans.
3 M's of Materials, Marketing and Masturbation
For our Hot Issue, XBIZ explored three themes that have been lighting a fire under the toy biz this year: materials that are as “green” for the earth as they are for the body; marketing direct-to-consumer without traditional advertising; and masturbation trends inspiring even the most vanilla to explore the extreme.
Perceptions and Policy
I spend a lot of time working on the public's perception of the adult industry and those that work within it — a public that includes policy analysts and lawmakers. Here's an example.
PimpRoll and Lethal Hardcore Offer Site
Adult webmaster affiliate program PimpRoll, in association with Lethal Hardcore Video, has announced the launch of its latest niche content website, FuckMyMommyandMe.com.
Hot, Fresh and New!
In the ever-changing world of adult entertainment there are always a few principles that remain fixed. One of the constants you can always hang your hat on is the regular influx of new directors, studios and stars.
Internet VS TV Radio and Print
eMarketer recently engaged Gian Fulgoni, Chairman of comScore, in a discussion on the click as a measure of effectiveness in online advertising
Emotional Bliss Massagers Now Available Through Holland and Barrett
Holland and Barrett is the U.K.’s leading retailer of vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements.
Titan Media Hypes 'Fist and Piss'
All-male fetish sexpic "Fist and Piss" is the next pro/am title from the Rough subsidiary line of extreme blue movies produced by Titan Media.
MaxPayments: Maximum Service and Innovation
MaxPayments has been providing domestic and offshore merchant accounts to adult merchants since 2005, but it still may be the best-kept secret in high-risk merchant billing.
Boobs, Butts and B-Sides
The Director’s Chair column started out more than three years ago as Gear & Gadgets, and this is its 50th appearance. It seemed like a good time to look back and revisit some of the people who have shared their successes, failures, hopes and dreams with our readers. The aggregate experience of the directors who have been featured in the column exceeds 500 years, tens of thousands of shoots and probably tens of millions of dollars in sales revenue.
Wages and Hours: Paying Overtime Correctly
With the downturn in the economy, companies are often finding themselves laying off workers in order to save money and meet expenses.
Porn and Pedophilia: Cause and Effect?
Recently, Morality in Media President Robert Peters called into question the efficacy and integrity of the Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP).
Creating, Selling and Buying Media Companies
Wouldn't it be nice if someone wanted to buy your business for a lot of money?
Too Much Media Aids ASACP Sponsors and Members
Too Much Media (TMM) and the Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP) are teaming up again in the fight against child pornography and in order to protect children from age-inappropriate material.
NicheGreen Offers Hosted FLVs, Embedded Videos and XML Feeds
Adult webmaster affiliate program NicheGreen.com has announced the addition of several new affiliate tools to its promotional portfolio.
HotMovies Offers Sineplex, Sinsational and Sinterracial Libraries
HotMovies' parent National A-1 Internet has announced the fruition of a long planned VOD deal with AVODN Inc., owner of the Sineplex, Sinsational, and Sinterracial lines.
Taylor Wane to Co-host ‘4th and Long’ Premiere Party
Adult film legend Taylor Wane will co-host the premiere of Spike TV’s “4th and Long” this Saturday at Opera nightclub in Hollywood.
Matt Zane Joins X-Pole in Sales and Promotions
“It's a teaching experience for me," Zane told XBIZ. "This is the highest quality pole you can buy."
Time in a Bottle: Retention, Rebills and Rejoins
If you ask a salesman what the best product is to sell to make a profit, one answer that could be frequently heard from the more experienced merchant is "consumables."