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The Gay Video Market
For a long time, many video stores saw the product of gay studios as something that catered to a niche market and stayed away from it, largely because of the money involved.
Straight Guys, Gay Surfers
Performer Jack Lawrence works hard at maintaining his tanned, muscular body and rugged, All-American looks. Since 2003, he's worked in more than 400 titles.
SilverCash Debuts Gay Affiliate Program
To address the specific needs of the gay webmaster community, SilverCash has started a separate affiliate program for its gay paysites.
Police Affidavit Says Gay Adult Star Murdered for Money
Former gay adult actor Marcus Allen, whose real name is Timothy Boham, allegedly told his sister that he gunned down a prominent Denver businessman during a botched robbery attempt, according to a police affidavit for arrest document obtained by XBIZ.
Straight vs. Gay
Recently, XBIZ World Magazine asked several players in the gay market, "What are some key differences between doing business in the straight and gay markets?" Here's what they had to say.
The Gay Triad
Like the spires atop the Golden Gate Bridge, there are three San Francisco companies that sit at the very peak of one of the adult industry's most lucrative genres: gay films. Raging Stallion, Titan Media and Falcon Studios are widely regarded as America's leading producers of gay content.
Gay Performer Marcus Allen Arrested for Murder
Timothy J. Boham, known to the adult industry as gay porn star Marcus Allen, has been arrested for the murder of a wealthy Denver businessman, police say.
Promoting Gay Sites
The differences in the gay and straight markets run much deeper than just content. While in many ways marketing is marketing no matter the product, the gay market is very different from other types of content. How program owners and affiliate managers market their programs to webmasters, therefore, sometimes requires different strategies.
RNC Accepts Money From Gay Porn Distributor
After criticizing Rep. Harold Ford Jr., D-Tenn., for accepting campaign contributions from “porn movie producers” in a TV commercial, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Ken Mehlman, also has accepted money from the adult entertainment industry.
Brave New World of Gay VOD
No gay adult producer needs to be told that the industry is changing. A flat DVD market, increased competition from smaller, amateur studios coupled with the quick penetration of broadband, both at home and abroad, all threaten the current business model.
Jason Sechrest to Host Gay Talk Show
Jason Sechrest has joined the ranks of Oprah Winfrey, Regis Philbin and Jerry Springer. The porn industry publicist will be hosting a weekly talk show-style event every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at West Hollywood, Calif. gay bar Rage. “The X Show” will feature porn stars, rock stars, models, mainstream and local celebrities as weekly guests.
Belarus Brings End to Gay Porn Scandal
An August feud over allegations of a gay sex tape that erupted into a diplomatic crisis between two former Soviet bloc nations has now subsided with Belarus agreeing to drop the charges it brought against a Latvian diplomat.
First Gay Phoenix Forum Kicks Off; Cybersocket Awards Packs the House
The first ever Gay Phoenix Forum got off to a busy start Thursday as hundreds of industry professionals traveled to the sprawling desert city for four days of networking, seminars, parties and the ever-popular Cybersocket Awards.
TheContentStore Adds Classic, Ethnic/Gay Titles
True to its name, TheContentStore.com has beefed up its adult content offerings with the addition of titles in the ‘70s classic, vintage and ethnic gay niches.
New Gay Studio No Cover Productions Launches
3MD Productions has debuted a new studio label that focuses on gay bareback sex. No Cover Productions is the ninth production house under the 3MD banner.
ASACP to Participate at Gay Phoenix Forum
The Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection will be represented at the first annual Gay Phoenix Forum by ASACP Executive Director Joan Irvine, who will take part in a panel on legal issues faced by gay sites and the adult industry.
‘Miami Vice’ Party at Gay Phoenix Forum
PrideBucks, Badpuppy and CCBill have joined forces for “Miami Vice,” an 80s retro party at the Gay Phoenix Forum.
Barcelona to Host Gay Film Festival
The Barcelona International Festival of Gay Erotic Cinema, or Heatgay 2006, is set to kick off at la Farga de L’Hospitalet on Oct. 4-8. The festival functions as both a trade show for adult industry professionals, and as a celebration of gay cinema for fans.
Reality Sites Launches New Gay Site; Opens 2257 Data
The Reality Sites affiliate program has added DILFS.com to its lineup of hardcore video-based sites. DILF stands for “Dad I’d Like to Fuck.”
DirtyBoyVideo Hosting Gay Phoenix Forum Parties
DirtyBoyVideo.com is hosting the official after hour parties all three nights of the first Gay Phoenix Forum, from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m., Oct. 5-7.