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Exec Seat: Q&A With Jake Jaxson, CEO of CockyBoys
It’s easier to see in hindsight, those moments signaling important turning points in the evolution of a studio. CockyBoys has been around since 2007, but few people in the industry were as familiar with the name Jake Jaxson when he took over the company in 2010.
Q&A With iFriends' Jaime Joseph: Making the Most of Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is no longer just a Hallmark holiday. Companies like iFriends see it as prime time to connect with the masses with special events, free promotions and higher payouts for its affiliates.
Q&A: ExoClick's Benjamin Fonzé Talks Big Data
ExoClick is the first ad network to offer adult advertisers and publishers “big data” statistics and deep analysis tools.
Exec Seat: Q&A With JuicyAds’ Jimmy “Wizzo” Foreman
Through his 17 years in the online adult space, JuicyAds’ Jimmy “Wizzo” Foreman has always found ways to help companies better monetize their sites and put deals together. In fact, Wizzo’s job title at JuicyAds — global publisher strategist — sums up what he’s all about.
Q&A With JOYDIVISION’S Bianca Kuennecke
For the last 20 years German powerhaüs, JOYDIVISION has earned a reputation in the industry for being one of the foremost manufacturers of high quality pleasure products in the world.
Q&A: Paul Maginn Eyes UNLV Lecture, Talks ‘(Sub) Urban Sexscapes’
Paul Maginn told XBIZ his new book “(Sub) Urban Sexscapes: Geographies and Regulation of the Sex Industry” explores an area of research that is relatively untapped.
Panty Mania: Q&A With Rene Rofe’s Wilson Kello
With the lasting influence of “Fifty Shades of Grey” continuing to drive the sales of BDSM accessories, other pleasure products categories also are seeing a spike in sales. Rene Rofe says that among them, crotchless panties are seeing a steady rise in sales.
Q&A: How 'Teddy Love' Shifted the Sex Toy Paradigm
Who would’ve thought? Right in the midst of a pleasure products boom that continues to see stylish and technologically advanced sex toys debuting almost every week, a simple teddy bear would win the hearts of consumers?
Exec Seat: Q&A With MojoHost's Scott “Scooter” Walley
It didn’t take Scott “Scooter” Walley long to gravitate to the adult entertainment industry, and it certainly didn’t take long for him to find his calling working for MojoHost.
In the Red: Q&A with With ID Lubricants’ Cheri Curry
Cheri Curry has been a familiar face on the pleasure products scene for the last few years. Curry’s signature hands-on training presentations have made her a retailer favorite and a sought-after sales pro by the biggest pleasure guns in the industry.
Q&A With Kenny B and JC of 'Your Paysite Partners'
Meet Kenny B and JC, two longtime online adult entrepreneurs who last year assembled a collective for all of their respective affiliate and paysite offerings. The network, YourPaysitePartner.com, provides a hub for paysite operators, clip store owners, models, producers and affiliates looking to grow their businesses.
Q&A: Australian Sex Party's Fiona Patten on Victory, the Future
With a name like “The Australian Sex Party” it stands to reason that such a political organization would grab attention, raise eyebrows and in some cases be the target of scorn and criticism by conservative do-gooders and moral zealots.
Jessica Drake to Participate in Twitter Q&A
Wicked Pictures contract star and sexual wellness authority Jessica Drake will be participating in a Twitter Q&A on Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. PT.
Q&A: APAC Panel Offers Post Porn Career Advice
In an effort to educate adult industry talent, the Adult Performer Advocacy Committee (APAC) tackled a hot topic last week, hosting a panel on “Transitioning to Non-Sex Work."
Exec Seat: Q&A With ExoClick's Richard Cottrell
ExoClick last summer announced the expansion of its workforce with four new hires, one of whom is online advertising industry veteran Richard Cottrell.
Creating a Sensation: Q&A With Lavi Yedid of NS Novelties
Lavi Yedid is a 30-plus year industry veteran and has been on all sides of the business. From running the day-to-day at one of the industry’s first super distributors, to developing new and unique products for the biggest names in the pleasure products world – he’s pretty much seen it all.
Pleasure Products: Q&A With Tom Nardone on the Rockbox Finger
How did you come up with the idea for the Rockbox Finger, and why did you choose Lovehoney to help you develop the idea?
Q&A With Phil Bradbury: Building Brands
Meet Phil Bradbury, the vice president of a company that operates some of the best-known leading online adult brands, including Hosted Tube, Porn.com, PimpRoll.com, Paid Per View and TrafficForce.com. Bradbury’s an industry vet, and XBIZ wanted to learn more about him and his conglomerate of businesses for this Q&A.
Q&A: Williams Trading Takes Retailers to School
At September’s International Lingerie Show, veteran adult distributor Williams Trading unveiled Williams Trading University, an e-learning program available exclusively to its clients, existing and new.
Empire of Love: Q&A With Kama Sutra Founder, Joe Bolstad
Forty-five years ago, in 1969, Joe Bolstad was the trailblazer for a whole new concept of intimacy products that are thriving today. During the July ANME Founders Show, Kama Sutra invited clients and colleagues to celebrate its milestone. In this interview, Bolstad discusses his illustrious career.