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FSC Taps Cachapero as Membership Director

“Joanne is a perfect addition to our team,” said Diane Duke, FSC Executive Director. “She knows the industry, is tremendously talented, and is committed to the values and principles of the Free Speech Coalition.”

FSC Celebrates Annual Awards Bash

A host of adult industry luminaries gathered last night for the Free Speech Coalition’s annual Bash event gala, at the Globe Theater in the Universal City Walk complex.

FSC Plans Internet Anti-piracy Summit

The Free Speech Coalition will host what it calls a first-of-its-kind summit on anti-piracy efforts and business opportunities in the digital realm.

opinion

Inside FSC

Free Speech Coalition is the trade association for the adult entertainment industry

Diane Duke ·
opinion

Obscenity Cases, the DOJ and You

The Department of Justice is holding a black cloud of threat over the heads of adult entertainment industry professionals and, with the pending regime change, they seem to be flexing their muscle more than usual. Obscenity — it’s the only law on the books in which the violating individual or company does not know that they’ve committed a crime until being found guilty in court.

Diane Duke ·

Free Speech Coalition Offers Update on 2257

Although there's been no major movement on 2257, the Free Speech Coalition told its supporters that it's ready for anything.

Meeting Face to Face

It was in San Francisco at the Cybernet conference that FSC and Hot Movies tried something revolutionary — we provided a forum for people to have actual, face-to-face conversations; people looking each other in the eye; people talking to each other; people sharing ideas, questions and concerns. Unheard of! That’s crazy-talk! What were we thinking?

Diane Duke ·

FSC Seeks New Membership Director

Adult industry trade group Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has announced its search for a new Membership Director.

It's Like Watching Hot Dogs Being Made

There’s nothing quite like sitting in Dodger Stadium eating a Dodger Dog smothered in mustard and onions. But, I know that the whole experience would be ruined if I ever went to a meat packing plant and watched exactly what went into that Dodger Dog.

Diane Duke ·

XSF '08: FSC Piracy Roundtables

The Free Speech Coalition kicked off the first morning of the XBIZ Summer Forum with its roundtable workshop on content piracy.

Traffic Dude to Manage FSC Ad Sales

Internet advertising agency Traffic Dude has joined with Free Speech Coalition to assist the organization with offering ad space on the FSC website.

FSC Announces Theme, Award Recipients for 2008 'Bash'

The Free Speech Coalition has announced plans for this year’s fundraising event. The theme is "Election 2008 Bash" to honor and recognize the upcoming presidential election.

FSC Offering Members Mortgage Services

The Free Speech Coalition has announced a partnership with a mortgage banker and broker to provide FSC members with customized service for home and commercial mortgages.

FSC to Discuss Obscenity, Performer Safety, Tube Sites

The Free Speech Coalition will focus on obscenity, performer safety and tube sites at a roundtable at this year’s Cybernet in San Francisco.

Attacking Piracy From All Angles

In just a little over a week from the time I write this article, FSC will launch its first XXX University Anti-Piracy 101 Roundtable. Sponsored by Sureflix and premiering at the Phoenix Forum, this roundtable seminar promises to be an incredible resource for industry professionals. Moreover, it represents the first part of a strategic industry-wide effort made possible when individuals and organizations put their egos aside and ask the question:“What is best for the industry as a whole?”

Diane Duke ·
profile

WIA Profile: Diane Duke

Each month, industry news media organization XBIZ spotlights the career accomplishments and outstanding contributions of Women in Adult. WIA profiles offer an intimate look at the professional lives of the industry's most influential female executives.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·

The Bond that Ties

This industry is complex, with many different microcosmsgroups successfully and independently co-existing under the umbrella of the adult entertainment industry. What keeps these groups apart is the fierce independence and entrepreneurship that drives much of the competition and success in the industry.

Diane Duke ·

FSC to Speak at Sexuality Conference

The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) announced today that FSC representatives will speak at the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality’s Western Region San Diego Conference, titled “Sexual Healing: Self and Society.”

opinion

Joining the FSC Board

I have been elected to the board of the Free Speech Coalition. I do not know if that is an honor or not but I do know that at the moment it feels like an imprecise achievement.

Tom Hymes ·

FSC Offers Members Financial Planning Program

The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has partnered with Plan B Investments (PBII) to offer FSC members customized financial planning services, including business and personal retirement needs.