XBIZ established in 1998 and based in Los Angeles, is a leading source of business news and information for the sex industry in America. It operates the main website “Xbiz.com” and publishes two monthly trade magazines. XBIZ also organizes winter and summer exhibitions and industry conferences and provides a B2B professional networking service for adult online professionals. XBIZ representatives are often quoted in mainstream media regarding business trends and practices in the sex industry.
XBIZ and its related publications and services are managed by Adnet Media, founded in 1998 by Alec Helmy a veteran of the adult internet industry. Helmy is also a founding member of the Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP).
| Attribute | Details |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Company Type | Private |
| Industry | News media, adult entertainment |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Area Served | Worldwide |
| Products | Magazines, news media, wire service, exhibitions and conferences, industry awards show, professional network service, market research |
| Website | xbiz.com/ |
News & Information Products
- XBIZ Awards: This is the biggest business-to-business awards show in the adult entertainment industry, celebrating excellence and achievements by professionals, companies and performers.
- XBIZ Digital Edition: This includes digital versions of the XBIZ World Magazine and XBIZ Premiere Magazine available for online reading or downloading for offline access.
- XBIZ Forum: A three-day business event and networking opportunity for industry professionals, hosted at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Paradise, Nevada.
- XBIZ LA Conference: An annual event for the adult entertainment industry that includes seminars, workshops, keynote speeches and networking opportunities.
- XBIZ Newswire: A news service and RSS feed for the adult industry.
- XBIZ Premiere Magazine: A trade magazine focusing on the retail side of the adult entertainment industry, covering news and developments in the gay, retail, sex toy and video sectors.
- XBIZ Research: A market research program for the adult entertainment industry.
- XBIZ World Magazine: A trade magazine for the digital media sector of the adult industry, offering news on internet and technology feature articles, market analysis, trend reports and interviews with industry leaders.
- XBIZ.com: A business news and resource portal for the adult industry, featuring headline news, articles, event listings, blogs, message boards, business services and a comprehensive directory of companies in the adult entertainment industry.
- XBIZ.net: A B2B professional networking service for the adult entertainment industry, helping professionals connect with new business opportunities.
XBIZ Awards
XBIZ hosts annual awards for the adult entertainment industry. These awards are the biggest B2B event in the sex industry, held during the winter conference and organized by the XBIZ magazine. The first XBIZ Awards took place in 2003. Nominations are decided by industry members and the jury consists of XBIZ employees, colleagues and partners.
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