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CNBC Asks Industry Leaders to Weigh In on State of Porn

On the eve of the adult industry’s traditionally busiest conference and awards season, CNBC has asked adult’s top leaders to weigh in on the state of the business and what’s in store for 2014.

CNBC Names Porn's 'Dirty Dozen' of 2013

CNBC has announced its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of top female porners for 2013.

CNBC Reports on Porn Data Analysis

CNBC.com interviewed a handful of adult industry executives about how they make use of data analysis gathered from consumers in determining their business decisions.

Banks Leery About Porn Pro's Personal Accounts, CNBC Reports

Although the love/hate relationship between banks and the porn industry may be nothing new (ask any adult Internet business seeking a merchant account), now it seems that financial institutions are discriminating against adult professionals’ personal accounts if they’re not careful.

CNBC Lists Porn's 12 Most Popular Stars

CNBC.com has posted its annual list of the 12 most popular porn stars. The Dirty Dozen 2013 includes a mix of up-and-comers and industry veterans

CNBC Spotlights Porn's 'Most Powerful Players'

Gathering information from industry “insiders,” CNBC has listed “Porn’s Most Powerful Players” on Yahoo.com.

Liberator Featured on Yahoo! News, CNBC

Liberator was featured on two mainstream media outlets.

CNBC Reports on Porn's Expanding Market for Women

The porn industry is experiencing a resurgence in couples friendly films geared toward women, thanks in part to 2012 pop cultural hits such as the 50 Shades of Grey book trilogy and the feature film "Magic Mike," according to a CNBC.com report about "Porn's New Market."

CNBC: Collecting Porn Could Pay Off

Porn collecting usually conjures up images of sweaty guys hunkered down in their basements and drooling over their favorite stars’ DVDs or magazines. But certain adult merchandise and memorabilia is not only collectible, but can be valuable.

Pleasure Dynasty Featured in CNBC Article

Pleasure Dynasty / PD Films, LLC (PD) is the focus of a recent feature article on CNBC.com that talks about adult industry investment opportunities.

CNBC Reports on .XXX Adoption

In yet another example of the increasing mainstream media focus on the adult industry, CNBC has penned an article on the current state of .XXX adoptions.

CNBC: Vintage Porn Becoming Legit Collectible

You may not find them on TV's "Antiques Roadshow," but vintage porn items are becoming valuable collectibles.

CNBC: Lessons Mainstream Can Learn From Porn

An article on CNBC.com examines several lessons mainstream media can learn from the porn industry.

CNBC Names Top Porn Stars

CNBC recently featured the top 12 performers in the adult industry in an article called, “The Dirty Dozen: Porn’s Most Popular Stars.”

Pink Visual's Allison Vivas Talks About HIV Scare on CNBC

Pink Visual President Allison Vivas will be on CNBC's "Power Lunch" program today.

CNBC Highlights Upscale Adult Retailer Coco de Mer

Business news outlet CNBC turned its sights onto adult retail with an article on the four-store chain Coco de Mer.

CNBC: Hollywood Turns to Porn for Jobs

According to a recent article on CNBC.com, tough economic times in the mainstream film industry is bringing a surge in job applicants seeking employment in adult film production.

Charles Schwab Pulled Sponsorship From CNBC Porn Doc, Report Says

Was CNBC’s porn special last night too taboo for corporate America?

CNBC Looks at 'Porn: Business of Pleasure'

"Porn is fighting for profits," CNBC correspondent Melissa Lee says in the introduction.

CNBC Plans Porn Documentary for July 15

A CNBC spokesperson told XBIZ that the program will focus on the business end of the adult industry.