While Baby Boomers and Gen Xers tend to be most comfortable with the traditional payment methods to which they are accustomed, like cash and credit cards, the younger cohorts — Millennials and Gen Z — have veered sharply toward digital-first payment solutions.
Mon, 27 May 2024
As I write this, I am preparing to attend XBIZ Miami, which reminds me of attending my first trade show 20 years ago. Since then, I have met thousands of people from all over the world who were doing business — or seeking to do business — in the adult industry.
Fri, 24 May 2024
If you work in the adult industry, you probably know that affiliate marketing is a performance-based marketing strategy where individuals promote a brand’s products or services and receive commissions for each confirmed sale or referred customer.
Thu, 23 May 2024
Artificial intelligence is all the rage. Not only is AI all over the headlines, it is also top of mind for many company leadership teams, who find themselves asking, “How can this new tool help our company?”
Wed, 22 May 2024
You’re at a fast-food place, ready to order a cheeseburger, when suddenly the cashier reels you in with a brilliant suggestion: Why not add fries and a drink for only a few extra bucks? That’s upselling: a common sales technique where a seller encourages a customer to purchase additional items or upgrades to enhance their original purchase.
Tue, 21 May 2024
Think about your home address, the place you live. It is unique. That’s important because when you decide to invite someone over, they will need directions to find you. It’s even more important if you are hoping for a lot of visitors.
Mon, 20 May 2024
Falcon|NakedSword president and CEO Tim Valenti is setting his sights on the European market with an increasingly ambitious game plan. He notes that while the gay studio has risen high as a proud American brand for decades, it has seen its global audience broaden, especially in the last four years.
Fri, 17 May 2024
Sexual wellness brands are increasingly adopting eco-conscious and sustainable practices. Many are switching to more Earth-friendly materials, reducing packaging waste and making efforts to lower energy consumption, water consumption and carbon emissions.
Thu, 16 May 2024
When it comes to cosplaying as a content creator, sometimes you have time to plan ahead and be meticulous. Other times, you have to be quick in order to stay on top of relevant trends. Fortunately, there are a variety of strategies and techniques to help you create a quality cosplay quickly and efficiently, even if you’re in a rush.
Wed, 15 May 2024
As the pleasure industry has grown and evolved, so has a movement of multicultural executives, engineers and influencers challenging the status quo and working to make the sector more inclusive and representative.
Tue, 14 May 2024
Adult performers and creators have long been sought out for content partnerships and event staffing. In recent years, however, some adult performers have also independently burst through to the mainstream, shaking off the stigma associated with adult while sharing the unique perspectives and expertise that only sex workers and adult talent can offer.
Mon, 13 May 2024
Years of content, all gone. Thousands of dollars’ worth of equipment, gone. Feeling safe in your own home? Guess what: also gone. Luckily, my friend was able to move, but she never recovered her stolen property, even after she found out who broke into her home.
Fri, 10 May 2024