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Mobile Roundup 2010
Among the most vibrant spaces in adult entertainment today is the mobile market, where a growing throng of both new and established companies seek their share of the portable porn pie.
Porn's Politically Incorrect Visionary, Jim Powers
When you look up the terms “controversial” and “political incorrectness” in Webster’s Dictionary, you’ll most likely (depending on the edition) see Jim Powers’ picture right next to those same definitions. Powers—who largely directs for JM Productions and his own company Powersville, Inc.—has been making edgy, head-turning, far-from-conventional and, yes, politically incorrect porn on a full-time basis since the early ‘90s.
Jordan's Hardcore Rules for Success
Unbelievable beginnings. Amazing outcomes. Incredible incomes! Indeed, who would ever think that Jules Jordan — one of the premiere gonzo directors in the adult movie industry and one of the most successful businessmen of porn -was, only 12ears ago, sleeping on a floor somewhere in the San Fernando Valley with only $2,000 (that’s it!) to his name [Ed. Note: Jules Jordan Studios was this year’s winner of the XBIZ Award for Studio of the Year].
UltraMon Boosts Multi Monitors
For computer users forced to multitask, juggling multiple programs, projects, resources and files simultaneously, the appeal of a multi-monitor desktop is obvious.
CED: Channeling Adult Content to Nearly Every Corner of the Globe, Part 2
It basically comes down to this: If a company makes an adult movie, Bruder and his CED team have the talent and expertise to get that same movie broadcast in just about any (and every!) corner of the Earth — and of course, make a profit for that same adult company. Specializing in broadcast licensing, CED provides adult programming to broadcast clients in Israel, Asia, the Netherlands, Europe.
Michael P Launches Webmasters Roulette
QWEBEC Expo promoter Michael P has launched WebmastersRoulette.com, the first live peer-to-peer video and audio chat site dedicated to online adult professionals, with XBIZ.net as the site’s official social network sponsor.
Pros Predict Porn's Future
Hollywood, Calif. — A powerful panel of adult industry pros gazed into their crystal balls at XBIZ LA recently and predicted what they believe is the future of the business.
XBIZ Offers Advice on Recession-Proof Careers
Adult entertainment still holds the promise of a stable career path when compared to many segments of the economy — a situation which is attracting new entrants to the industry.
XBIZ’s Helmy Takes Questions at The Phoenix Forum
Alec Helmy sat down on Friday to chit-chat with Johnny V at Friday’s first interview on visionary leaders at The Phoenix Forum.
Adult Mobile Goes Mainstream
The mobile adult marketplace is coming into its own — supplementing consumer offers from established players, while providing a tempting arena for those who would supplant existing adult entertainment offers.
XBIZ's Alec Helmy to Speak at The Phoenix Forum
Alec Helmy, president of XBIZ and founder of ASACP, will be a featured interview Friday at The Phoenix Forum's "Visionary" event.
2nd XBIZ.net London Gathering Scheduled for April 27
Adult industry professionals of XBIZ.net will congregate once again for the London Spring Gathering on April 27.
XBIZ Announces XFANZ Expo, World’s 1st-Ever Outdoor Adult Expo
XFANZ Summer Expo is set for June 10-11 poolside at the world famous Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
JRL: Cold Hard Facts
On the surface of it, you might think there was nothing more to the gay porn industry than who is gay, who is gay-for-pay, who's been arrested, or which porn icon is appearing on television this week.
A "Wicked" Change for the Better
Being able to turn on a dime and create new revenue streams usually applies to small companies that have somehow latched on to a hot product or star. Once the buzz is in place these companies can then outsource manufacturing or production and take advantage of the frenzy while it’s still hot.
Adopting "Brand" New Plans
Diversifying, expanding and creating new products and adapting new technologies is a great strategy in trying times. But the cold, hard reality is that what looks like a plan on paper is often difficult to accomplish.
ICC-CAL: The Big, Silent Story
The old adage is that vices are recession-proof businesses, but as many webmasters are aware, there is a big difference between a brick-and-mortar cash business selling adult services and an online business where consumer credit is required.
XBIZ Summer Forum 2010 Returns to Vegas’ Hard Rock June 8-10
The XBIZ Summer Forum '10 will once again rock the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas June 8-10, for three days of high-energy networking, online biz workshops, and an exclusive lineup of special events.
The Key to Survival and Success is Diversification
It’s no secret that the economy’s still struggling. Consumers are squeezing their dollars and as we all painfully know DVD sales have been challenging to say the least. Everyone is in the same boat, but some adult companies are embracing a Darwinian approach and are surviving in 2010 by initiating bold new moves that appear to be working.
Will Ryder - The Prince of Parodies
Only three short years ago Will Ryder was being touted as a “rising star” despite a couple of movies he admits were less than notable. His first movie was so bad (in Ryder’s own estimation) that he didn’t try another for five years. But the creation of the “Britney Rears” franchise put Ryder on track and also established a milestone. Hustler Video’s creative director Drew Rosenfeld says that “Britney Rears 3” was the “very last Hustler movie on VHS.”