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XBIZ LA 2010 ‘Call for Speakers and Demos’ Period Begins
XBIZ is gearing up for XBIZ LA 2010 by calling on adult industry leaders and professionals to make a mark on the industry’s top digital media trade event.
A New CMS for Escorts, Agencies and Directories
EscortWebsiteDesign.co.uk has announced the release of an update to its escort directory content management system to version 2.1, along with the release of two new CMS versions.
FBI and SOCA Combat Cybercrime
The FBI has joined forces with the U.K.'s Serious and Organized Crime Agency (SOCA) to target a variety of cybercrime enterprises, in an effort to make the Internet a safer place.
Accessibility, Law and Target.com
The web should be accessible to everyone. Access to the services, commerce and entertainment on the web is a civil right just like access to the pathways, shopping and entertainment in physical spaces.
iPhone Buzz: OmniFocus and Things
This month, iPhone Buzz presents a pair of popular task managers; both of which seek to make your life easier and more productive: OmniFocus and Things.
Software Standards and Vulnerabilities
The adult industry was among the early adopters of that 1990's technology craze called the Internet and in the almost 19 years since Tim Berners-Lee sent the first WWW communication, the online adult industry has seen a lot of changes.
Porn, Privacy and the HIPAA
The story of the possible infection spread rapidly throughout the community, but what did not make it into the press were the actual identities of the performers infected or exposed in the most recent outbreak.
The Swift and Quiet Death of AB 847
On June 23, California Assemblywoman Mary Salas, D-San Diego, amended an existing bill that sought to levy a 20 percent tax on adult entertainment — specifically brick-and- mortar stores, including gentlemen’s clubs. The bill went up for a vote before the Assembly Revenue and Tax committee July 6.
TheBestPorn.com Upgrades Reviews and Webmaster Admin
Adult website review portal TheBestPorn.com (TBP) has announced the release of a series of upgrades to its reviews and webmaster admin area.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Engines
Google the phrase “herbal sex supplements” and you’ll likely come away with more questions than answers from the more than 500,000 results.
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.