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FSC’s Bash Features Pres. Candidate Gravel; Honors Eddie Wedelstedt

History was made at the Free Speech Coalition’s Red, White and Blue Bash last night by former Sen. Mike Gravel when he became the first U.S. presidential candidate to speak at an adult entertainment industry function during a campaign.

opinion

The Skin Trade

A look at the latest film from Joe Gallant.

Registration Open for XBIZ Hollywood '08 Conference

Online registration is now open for XBIZ Hollywood '08 Industry Conference, scheduled for Feb. 6-8 at the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, Calif.

Wasteland’s Colin Rowntree Is Newest XBIZ Blogger

Colin Rowntree, the founder of the venerable BDSM website Wasteland.com, has launched a blog on XBIZ.com today. He is the latest industry veteran tapped by XBIZ to weigh in on industry issues.

profile

Retail Kings

Our list of 10 Leading Retailers is a diverse cross-section — from couples-friendly boutiques, to upscale specialty stores, to mega-sized adult emporiums.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·
profile

Zero Tolerance M-2-M

Zero Tolerance is applying the same point-of sale promotional approach as mainstream companies.

Tod Hunter ·
trends

Branching Out

Some adult webmasters who started with heterosexual erotica have successfully launched gay adult sites.

Alex Henderson ·
opinion

A Business Slowdown?

Is the industry experiencing a downturn or is it mostly perception?

Stephen Yagielowicz ·
profile

John Bruno

The gay market is no redheaded stepchild but a potent demographic with wads of disposable income.

Erik Jay ·
opinion

Washington Lobbying

Lobbying on Capitol Hill is an incredibly tricky and complex endeavor, but one that is necessary for the industry.

D. Grimaldi ·
opinion

Cal/OSHA Rules for Adult

Information from the State of California Department of Occupational Safety and Health pertaining directly to requirements for the adult industry.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·
trends

The Store Experience

In the good old days of traditional brick-and-mortar adult retail, any customer brave enough to walk into a shop probably already had in mind what products were going to be purchased.

Joanne Cachapero ·
profile

Sara Jay

Sara Jay combines an ample bosom with a wide backside and an insatiable taste for high-energy action, especially interracial.

Bob Preston ·
trends

Gay Niches

One of the things that is making the gay adult Internet so diverse and eclectic is the popularity of niche marketing.

Alex Henderson ·
opinion

The Future of Adult Retail

Recently, XBIZ Video magazine asked several industry players; "What does the future hold for adult retail?"

Stephen Yagielowicz ·
trends

The Trust Gap

There is a divide between traditional production studios and Internet companies that specialize in video-on-demand, pay-per-view, online rentals, affiliate programs, membership sites and content licensing.

Steve Javors ·
trends

Couples Boutiques

The adult retail industry is undergoing an extreme business makeover in acknowledging the female and couples markets that had been neglected for so many years.

Anne Winter ·
profile

The Godfathers of Gonzo

With thousands of gonzo movies being pumped out of Porn Valley each year, finding someone who fancies himself a gonzo director is easier than spotting Rosie O'Donnell at an all-you-can-eat pussy buffet.

Steve Javors ·
trends

The Bareback Controversy

What happens when adult entertainment includes real life acts that are risky and potentially life-threatening?

Joanne Cachapero ·
opinion

Chameleon Link List Submitter

Smart operators realize the advantage that automation provides and are thus always on the lookout for ways to streamline tasks, that while necessary, can take time away from other important items on their daily to-do list.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·