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Adobe AIR

There's a new technology available to web developers and some observers feel that it will usher in a revolutionary sea change in the way that web-enabled applications will be built and distributed.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·

XBIZ Hollywood Conferees Tee Up for Golf Tourney

The XBIZ Golf Tournament at the Robinson Ranch's Mountain and Valley golf courses in Santa Clarita, Calif. went off without a hitch Tuesday, the day before the XBIZ Hollywood '08 Industry Conference began.

The XBIZ Weekly Retail Round-Up

The weekly collection of articles reporting on local laws and battles that affect today's adult retailers.

A-Z Legal Seminar at XBIZ Hollywood Conference

The Legal Seminar at this week's XBIZ Hollywood '08 Industry Conference featured an engaged panel of experienced industry professionals covering all the necessary subjects plus a few more.

XBIZ Awards Blows the Roof Off

Celebrities and industry professionals from the adult web, video and gay sectors turned out in full force for last night’s XBIZ Awards, hosted at The Highlands in the heart of Hollywood.

XBIZ Hollywood: Online Veterans Talk Bulk Traffic

While many webmasters purchase bulk traffic in order to boost sales or drive the masses to their website, the panel of experts at the XBIZ Hollywood Conference bulk traffic seminar agreed that, these days, the amount of traffic you buy is only worth it if it translates into conversions and then retention.

XBIZ Hollywood: Special Technology Showcase

Seminars, networking and partying weren't the only things on tap at the XBIZ Hollywood ’08 Industry Conference, which also featured several Special Technology Showcases offering in-depth looks at technology and traffic solutions for adult website operators.

XBIZ Announces 2008 Awards Winners

The glamorous, star-studded 2008 XBIZ Awards played to a packed house tonight at The Highlands in the middle of Tinseltown. Hosted by Digital Playground star Jesse Jane and adult entrepreneur Kevin “KB” Blatt, the XBIZ Awards honored all sectors of the business.

Brad Shaw Gives First of Two Closing Keynote Addresses at XBIZ Hollywood ‘08

Online industry veteran Brad Shaw gave the first of two closing keynote addresses at the XBIZ Hollywood ’08 Industry Conference, wrapping up the show’s seminar and workshop portion.

Convergence, HD, Lifestyle Marketing Projected in Future of Adult

Some of the top players in the industry met this afternoon to discuss what the future holds in adult entertainment and what we all can expect in the coming years.

XBIZ Hollywood Kicks Off With Packed Welcome Reception

The XBIZ Hollywood '08 Conference kicked off last night with a packed house, as attendees celebrated the start of another successful show with never-ending drinks and good friends.

2008 XBIZ Awards to Be Webcast Live by Video Secrets

Tonight's 2008 XBIZ Awards will be webcast live on XBIZ.com, courtesy of live webcam company VideoSecrets. The live stream of the event, considered by industry professionals as equivalent to the Golden Globe Awards, starts at 9 p.m. PST.

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2008 and Beyond

There was a quantitative aspect to the activity by the courts and government regulators in 2007 that impacts adult operators today.

Gregory A. Piccionelli ·

Speed Networking Kicks XBIZ Hollywood ’08 Into High Gear

The highly-anticipated speed networking session at the XBIZ Hollywood ’08 Conference played to a packed house of attendees looking to make new connections in an intensive environment focused on meeting new business contacts.

Panel Discusses Monetizing, Copyrighting, Trademarking

A strong panel of producers and licensors met to discuss ways to ensure the best return of investment when marketing, distributing and monetizing original content.

OC3Networks Receives 3rd XBIZ Nomination for Hosting

Adult hosting company OC3Networks announced its third XBIZ nomination for Hosting Company of the Year. The company said its timing of the nomination is a validation to OC3 and its service to the online adult community past, present and future.

The Pirate Bay in Legal Hot Water

The founders of popular file-sharing torrent website The Pirate Bay, have been charged by Swedish prosecutors with conspiracy to break copyright law.

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How to Be a Gay Porn Star

Who is a big name in gay porn? It is always a toss of the dice because a big name is a matter of perception.

Chris Steele ·

Trisha Uptown to Promote XBIZ Awards on ‘Night Calls’ Tomorrow

Internet star Trisha Uptown takes to the Sirius satellite radio airwaves tomorrow to promote the 2008 XBIZ Awards and her nomination for Web Babe of the Year.

Notre Dame Conference Criticizes Porn

The University of Notre Dame has hosted a conference entitled "Pornography: Fantasy, Reality and Industry" which left attendees with the message that "pornography is what the end of the world looks like..."