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New Year, New Tools for Tackling Chargebacks

New Year, New Tools for Tackling Chargebacks

Happy New Year! Looking back, 2023 saw some important developments for the industry. Visa lowered the limit on surcharging to 3%, AI continued growing fast and Mastercard published an update to its Business Risk Assessment and Mitigation (BRAM) program.

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Fri, 26 January 2024

A Look at Products for Role-Play, Affirmation

A Look at Products for Role-Play, Affirmation

Gender affirmation and sexual role-play may not seem like topics that go hand in hand, but role-play can be a powerful tool for experiencing, exploring and expressing gender — or no gender at all.

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Thu, 25 January 2024

The Next Frontier in Computing, Storage Is Here

The Next Frontier in Computing, Storage Is Here

While I typically steer clear of diving too deeply into the technical nitty-gritty, in this month’s column I’m making an exception, because there’s a technological evolution underway that has the potential to fundamentally enhance technical outcomes and, more importantly, grow revenue.

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Wed, 24 January 2024

Combining Pleasure Biz Marketing Tactics Into a Strategy for Growth

Combining Pleasure Biz Marketing Tactics Into a Strategy for Growth

"New year, new you” isn’t just a personal mantra. It’s a game changer for businesses too. With the holiday season behind us, now is the perfect moment to dust away the cobwebs of lingering routine, toss out the empty coffee cups and gather ’round for a digital marketing powwow.

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Tue, 23 January 2024

Raising Awareness and Taking Action Against Financial Discrimination

Raising Awareness and Taking Action Against Financial Discrimination

While foes of the adult entertainment industry often focus on “moral” concerns and perpetuate social stigmas, another form of attack can be equally or even more damaging: financial discrimination.

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Mon, 22 January 2024

Next Steps to Take When DMCA Takedowns Fail

Next Steps to Take When DMCA Takedowns Fail

Most content creators recognize that inevitably, their content will be leaked on pirate sites, forums and file lockers. The most responsible and successful creators have therefore implemented a strategy to protect their valuable intellectual property.

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Fri, 19 January 2024

Beyond DMCA Takedowns: Exploring Alternative Avenues

Beyond DMCA Takedowns: Exploring Alternative Avenues

Most content creators recognize that inevitably, their content will be leaked on pirate sites, forums and file lockers. The most responsible and successful creators have therefore implemented a strategy to protect their valuable intellectual property.

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Fri, 19 January 2024

The Mainstreaming of Pleasure Products: Boom or Doom?

The Mainstreaming of Pleasure Products: Boom or Doom?

Not all that long ago, the idea that you might pick up a sex toy at the same drugstore or big box store where you do the rest of your shopping seemed unlikely at best. But today, with attitudes toward sexual wellness shifting, our category has hit the mainstream.

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Thu, 18 January 2024

The ABCs of KYB and KYC

The ABCs of KYB and KYC

As a payment processor, we devote a lot of time and energy to applying two crucial principles: Know Your Business (KYB) and Know Your Customer (KYC). If you’ve engaged in this process, you know how difficult it can be, but we go through it to be sure we are onboarding a good merchant.

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Wed, 17 January 2024

A Look at the Media's Rejection of Female-Focused Sexuality Brands

A Look at the Media's Rejection of Female-Focused Sexuality Brands

Brand visibility is essential for growth. Unfortunately for brands in the sexual wellness industry, the platforms they need to create that visibility are actively working against them.

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Tue, 16 January 2024

Chrissy LeBlanc Rocks Passionate Content With Cosplaying Flair

Chrissy LeBlanc Rocks Passionate Content With Cosplaying Flair

Attending an adult expo in 2015 as fans, the encouragement they received from all the talent they talked to was the final push they needed. LeBlanc applied for a loan to carry their startup costs and put in her two-week notice as soon as the loan was approved.

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Mon, 15 January 2024

Phrasing DMs Effectively to Maximize Sales

Phrasing DMs Effectively to Maximize Sales

Sometimes, creators concentrate so much on gaining new subscribers that they end up neglecting their existing fan base. That’s a mistake. Your fans are already in your corner, so you want to take advantage of that by letting them know about new content and enticing them to buy it.

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Fri, 12 January 2024

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