The 3rd Annual Adult Entertainment Virtual Conference continued Thursday, presenting more seminars, workshops and panels in an apparent attempt to touch on every topic of interest to anyone involved in the marketing of adult products on the Internet. They are doing a pretty good job and are picking speakers that have the experience and know what they are talking about.

Today started with a workshop by Lauren MacEwenon of 7 Veils on using social media as a marketing tool; and included a seminar with Joanna Angel on running a company while continuing to be a performer. There was the Keynote Address with John Stagliano and hosted by Colin Rowntree, followed by a couple more panels on the Politics of Porn and the State of the Industry. They cover a lot of topics in a short amount of time. A quick look at tomorrow’s schedule looks to be just as busy. (more…)

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The third annual Adult Entertainment Virtual Convention, AEVC 2014, began Wednesday morning and immediately presented those involved in the internet marketing of adult products with informative presentations and workshops. The day began with a workshop on mobile marketing followed by the opening address by Brian Shuster, Red Light Center CEO. The day continued with a Q & A with Ryan Bagshaw of Gay Hot Movies, and a marketing panel presented by Jo Merlone and Jay Kopita. There was also a panel on the future of the industry featuring Jennifer McEwen, Brian Shuster, Brad Mitchell, Toon Timmermans and Douglas Richter which was moderated by Stephen Yagielowicz.

This is a four day virtual trade show with the first two days being set aside for industry professionals. Besides having informative discussions, the thing I like the best is that even if you cannot take the time to play the virtual world game you can at least turn it on and listen. You never know what you might learn. On schedule for Thursday is a Keynote Address With John Stagliano hosted by Colin Rowntree which I already know will be entertaining, but there are also workshops and panels covering social media, porn politics, how to write a press release and another state of the industry panel by different people with different perspectives. You can download the program and get more information on the AEVC 2014 website. (more…)

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Friday was day three of the adult entertainment industry’s B2B conference, XBIZ 360 which was held at the W Hollywood Hotel in Hollywood, CA. The day consisted of speed networking as well as seminars and workshops on such topics as mobile traffic, billing and the future of Google Glass and porn. As is pretty typical on the last day of a three day show and the morning after a party with an open bar, the attendance levels were the lowest that I had noticed in the time I was there. Between nursing hangovers and preparing for the 12th annual XBIZ Awards it was predictable that there would be fewer people participating.

The 12th annual XBIZ Awards was held at the Century Plaza Hotel and hosted by Jenna Jameson. At this time the winners are not available online but you can find a list of the nominees at http://xbizawards.xbiz.com/nominees.php. All in all, this was a very good show and probably larger than anyone suspected it would be. I look forward to seeing you at the 2015 XBIZ 360. (more…)

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