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Will Americans Pay for Porn in 2015?
The U.S. market has long been among the most lucrative for online adult entertainment, but as 2015 gets underway, many operators are reporting lackluster sales — raising the question of whether or not online content consumers are still willing to become paying customers.
Retail Revival: Aggressive Marketing Fuel Brick-and-Mortar Adult Retail
Brick-and-mortar sex shops have been a staple of the adult entertainment industry for many years. The digital age, with all its technological advances, has not made them obsolete.
Q&A With Fiona Patten: Victory for the Sex Party
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.
Camming Con Teams With XBIZ Miami for Back-to-Back Shows
Camming Con is pleased to announce it has joined forces with annual online adult industry event XBIZ Miami for a full week of back-to-back business and social events with a special focus on the live cam industry.
Mission Man: Trenton Ducati Steps Outside the Industry to Answer a Bigger Calling
When Trenton Ducati performed in the film “Addict,” it was an emotional ride that had the star philosophical — an odd feeling he wasn’t accustomed to while on set. But the experience was a welcome full circle for the man who conquered his own drug addiction and turned his life around.
CPA Networks: The Next Big Boom?
There used to be a huge difference between the payouts an affiliate program would offer their best whales compared to the tier one amounts offered to ordinary webmasters who were only able to send a few sales each month.
2015 XBIZ Miami Dates, Venue Announced
XBIZ is pleased to announce its return to Miami for the annual 2015 XBIZ Miami, uniting the online adult industry’s top movers and shakers for “the ultimate business retreat.”
'Marriage 2.0' Earns XBIZ Editor's Choice, Breaks New Ground
In what will go down as a groundbreaking exploration of modern-day relationships, the debut feature film from Lionreach Productions and Adam & Eve which has received an Editor's Choice from XBIZ, is as refreshing as it is ambitious.
UKAP Awards Set for Sept. 17 During XBIZ London
The UKAP Awards, which honors the top producers and talent of British film erotica, will take place this year on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 17, in conjunction with the XBIZ London international digital media conference.
Mobile, Niche Marketing a Priority for Dating Sites in 2015
Professional matchmaking has been around for centuries, but in recent years, Internet dating has taken it to a whole new level. The online dating sector continues to evolve as technology evolves, and noteworthy adult dating trends to look out for in 2015 include increased use of mobile devices, continued niche dating, promotions in growth markets, and a marketplace with both major players and smaller specialized players.
Will Traffic Remain King in 2015?
Traffic definitely proved it was king over content during the last several years, but now as stale free porn content and recycled mainstream entertainment begin to lose their luster, we are starting to see some new trends with the biggest traffic providers seeking to fill the void as overall production is way down at a time when the need for fresh new content appears to be on its way back up.
XBIZ.net London Gathering a 'Success'
Last night’s XBIZ.net London Gathering in London was another well-attended event.
Think: Be Careful What You Wish For
Reading over the news about the U.K.’s Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2014 and the Communications Act of 2003 that it amended, one thought kept reverberating through my head: Thank you, 1st Amendment!
New U.K. Regs Will Set Back Women in Porn
Porn is “the last glass ceiling for women,” Free Speech Coalition CEO Diane Duke has often told me — and it’s a sentiment I whole-heartedly share. From the attack on Christy Mack and the ensuing mainstream narrative that reduced her to an inevitable victim to the puerile outing of Belle Knox, 2014 highlighted that too many in society still believe female sexual performance comes at a price, and that price is rarely a squirting bonus scene.
Jacky St. James Discusses 2015 XBIZ Director of the Year Award
Jacky St. James told XBIZ that filmmaking could be likened to a football game with the director as the quarterback.
2014: A Game of Technological Leapfrog
With 2014 coming to an end, I found myself considering the major events and factors that influenced the adult entertainment industry during the past year. I ended up focusing on the latest technological impact on adult content consumption, distribution and production, while still considering the significant political events of the year.
Carter Cruise Talks XBIZ Awards, Future
Carter Cruise told XBIZ she’s no stranger to big crowds, but standing in front of the adult industry was a different kind of thrill.
Anikka Albrite Discusses 2015 XBIZ Female Performer of the Year Award
Anikka Albrite told XBIZ she was feeling just a bit jet-lagged on the night of Jan. 15 at the XBIZ Awards in downtown L.A.
2015 XBIZ Index Now Available Free in Digital Format
XBIZ is pleased to announce the availability of the 2015 XBIZ Index, the industry's popular "black book" business directory, in digital format.
Chad Braverman, Scott Watkins Honored at 2015 XBIZ Exec Awards
Doc Johnson’s own Chad Braverman and Scott Watkins were recognized at the 2015 XBIZ Executive Awards show, respectively honored with the “Senior Leadership Award” and “Progressive Leadership Award.”