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XBIZ Summit Website Goes Live, Event Details Announced
XBIZ, The Industry Source, is pleased to announce its next generation XBIZ Summit, along with its accompanying website, XBIZSummit.com, revealing details of this trendsetting event.
2nd Annual AEVC Breaks Attendance Record
The second annual Adult Entertainment Virtual Convention (AEVC) wrapped up another successful show this past weekend, setting new attendance records and exposing new audiences to the wonders of the virtual reality realm.
‘Fifty Shades’ of Inspiration
The erotic bestseller is nothing new. But “Fifty Shades” feels different. For one thing, it is the bestselling book of all time in the United Kingdom. Take that Harry Potter. “Fifty Shades” feels like “Deep Throat” — a cultural watershed. XBIZ spoke with mainstream book publishers and booksellers, Good Vibrations, Smitten Kitten, The Museum of Sex, Coco de Mer and Rachel Kramer Bussell to see what may come of the “Fifty Shades” phenomenon.
Mainstream Maneuvering
For Internet marketers seeking the sweet spot, “diversification” has been high on the list of business requirements for some time now. Evidence of this can be found amongst adult webmasters currently operating, or contemplating, mainstream websites and offers. This move is often chosen in hopes of finding a panacea for piracy, questionable payouts, low traffic and lagging sales — or simply to avoid having all of their eggs in one basket.
Adult Entertainment Experts Set for AEVC ‘State of the Industry’ Session
A stellar array of speakers will bring an A-list level of experience to the “State of the Industry” session at the 2013 Adult Entertainment Virtual Convention and Awards.
Will Retail’s Luck Hold Out In 2013?
Superstitious souls might be worried that a year ending in 13 may be a harbinger of bad luck for retail success. But it could be a very good year if retail pros are prepared for what’s shaping up to be a volatile marketplace in 2013.
Dev Depot: Scratchpad
A new interactive tool for testing HTML and CSS coding in real time using a live preview window is handy, but the big story may be the technology that it is built upon.
Desktop App Review: CSS Hat
Designers working with both Photoshop layers and CSS files now have an instantaneous way of generating valid code with the click of a mouse.
Dev Depot: Can I Use...
Today’s web developers face a growing range of platform types and variants, causing problems for high-end designers. Here’s some guidance and a tool to help target your desired devices.
XBIZ Retreat Returns to Miami May 19-23
Following a successful winter edition of the all-inclusive, invite-only 3-day event for adult retailers, XBIZ Retreat, XBIZ is pleased to announce the second annual XBIZ Miami Retreat, slated for May 19-23.
Mobile vs. Web Access: Digital Dividing Line
Technology is combining with changing consumer behaviors to drive an increase in the use of mobile devices for Internet access. From checking Facebook to bank accounts, watching videos to engaging in social media, and even live interactive sex cams, mobile devices are commonly employed throughout the day by today’s active audiences.
Standard Innovation Wins Powered Pleasure Product of the Year XBIZ Award
Standard Innovation Corporation, the designer and manufacturer of the We-Vibe family of sexual wellness products, recently accepted the Powered Pleasure Product of the Year Award for Thrill by We-Vibe at the XBIZ Awards 2013 gala in Las Angeles.
XBIZ Summit 2013 Miami Dates Announced; Complete Hotel Takeover
XBIZ is pleased to announce "the ultimate playground for business" at an all-new, all-inclusive venue for the XBIZ Summit set for May 14-17 in the heart of South Florida.
Nalpac Picks Up XBIZ Award-Winning Hustler Lingerie
Nalpac has added XBIZ Award-winning Hustler Lingerie to its growing range of lingerie for both women and men.
Pointers on Email Marketing for Adult Traffic Building
Email marketing is a perennially profitable medium for adult website traffic building because it is a “push” rather than a “pull” mechanism for content distribution, sending the desired material from merchant to customer, in lieu of a customer just stumbling upon it.
XBIZ 360° Visionary Keynote Videos Now Live
XBIZ is pleased to announce that each of the four visionary keynote addresses from this month’s inaugural XBIZ 360° events series is now available to view at XBIZ360.com.
Evolving Digital Media Workflows
A confluence of issues is currently bubbling in the world of digital media production, where changing consumer expectations and consumption patterns drive examinations of how content should be produced and published. Add to this mix an abundance of legacy systems in need of replacement (a purchase decision which may have been postponed due to several years of economic and market uncertainty), and you will find many producers seeking to make the right workflow choices for 2013 and beyond.
Affil4You Named Mobile Affiliate Program of the Year at XBIZ Awards
Affil4You.com was honored as the Mobile Affiliate Program of the Year at the XBIZ Awards.
Homegrown Video Wins Best Amateur Release at XBIZ Awards
Homegrown Video wins Best Amateur Release at the XBIZ Awards for "Amateur Coeds 18."
Discussion: Is the Adult Paysite Model Dead?
It is a question that most adult entertainment website operators have asked themselves and their peers over the past few years: “is the paysite business model dead?”