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Playboy Monetizing Its Casting Calls
Playboy Enterprises Inc. has found a hook with its famous casting calls, and it might bring in added revenue. The company charges models a $49.95 registration for the casting call, which is offered online only at PlayboyCastingCalls.com.
Kevin Blatt to Appear on Playboy Radio Wednesday
Kevin Blatt, celebrity sex tape guru and Internet marketing specialist, will be featured Wednesday on the “Andrea Lowell and Kevin Klein Morning Show” on Playboy Radio.
Christie Hefner Ends Tenure at Playboy
Playboy’s Christie Hefner quietly ended her tenure as CEO Saturday after more than 23 years at the company.
Deputy U.S. Attorney General Nominee Has Adult Ties
As Eric H. Holder Jr. was sworn in today as attorney general, attention shifted to the No. 2 slot at the Justice Department.
Playboy Magazine Taps Rocker Duff McKagan
Former Guns N’ Roses bassist and current Velvet Revolver rocker Duff McKagan will continue his journalistic career through a new gig as a financial columnist for Playboy.
Playboy Takes $100M Charge, Closes N.Y. Editorial Offices
Playboy Enterprises plans to write down more than $100 million and consolidate its online and print operations as it tries to shore up its business.
Minor's Suit Over Wet T-Shirt Internet Photos Rejected
A federal appeals court has ruled that a woman who took part in wet T-shirt contests at a Daytona Beach, Fla., hotel two months short of her 18th birthday cannot sue over images of her posted on the Internet, even though she was a minor.
Playboy’s Japanese Edition Ends 33-Year Run
You can say sayonara to the Japanese edition of Playboy magazine. Its publishers have decided to close the book on the magazine, which never had women gracing the cover.
Playboy Names Jameson, Lovelace Among Most Influential in Sex
In its January 2009 issue, Playboy listed adult entertainment icons Jenna Jameson, Linda Lovelace and Pamela Anderson among the 55 Most Important People in Sex.
Joe Lensman Leaves Playboy’s Webmaster Business
Joe Lensman, an adult industry visionary, has abruptly quit Playboy Enterprises Inc., where he oversaw the company’s multiple online properties.
Joe Lensman Leaves Playboy’s Webmaster Business
Joe Lensman has left Playboy Enterprises Inc. and Eric Matis has been named his successor to run affiliate program Playboy Webmasters, message board GFY.com and RealityCash.
Playboy Debuts Intern Reality Show on Mobile Devices
Playboy Enterprises Inc. has announced plans for a reality series about three of its interns that will be distributed exclusively through on mobile devices.
Nikki Rhodes to Appear on Playboy Radio ‘Night Calls’
Adult star Nikki Rhodes will appear on “Night Calls” tonight at 6 p.m.
Christie Hefner to Step Down as Playboy CEO
Playboy CEO Christie Hefner said Monday that she will step down next month after more than 23 years at the company her father founded.
Reality Kings' 'Money Talks' Set to Bow on Playboy TV
“We are thrilled to have a new series that comes from one of the most popular sites in the Reality Kings lineup,” said Todd Schwartz, vice president of programming for Playboy TV.
Playboy Channel Suit Seeks Compensation for ‘Great Pain’
A Rhode Island couple and two of their minor daughters claim that Verizon Communications should pay for current and future medical bills because it provided access to the Playboy Channel.
Webmaster Access West: Days and Nights to Remember
Another action-packed Webmaster Access show has come to an end, a week filled with loads of new business and garnished with a hearty hangover from the famous Playboy Mansion bash.
Playboy Reports 3rd Quarter Results
"Early next year, a new Playboy.com website will debut, and we expect to see growth in our total print and online audience and ad sales as a result," CEO Christie Hefner said.
Playboy Foundation Names Winners of Hugh M. Hefner 1st Amendment Awards
"These winners have shown extraordinary commitment to preserving the First Amendment rights of all Americans," said Christie Hefner, chairman and CEO of Playboy Enterprises Inc.
Playboy Digital Adds New Sales VP, Promotes Magazine Executive
Playboy Enterprises Inc. has added a familiar face to its digital team and promoted a magazine executive to a vice president position.