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1 week ago | 
xbiz.com | Jackie Backman |Corey D. Silverstein |Cathy Beardsley |Jonathan Corona
Thor Johnson never expected to become one of the biggest names in adult entertainment — he just hit “upload” and let fate take the wheel. What started as a private video for his girlfriend turned into an unexpected career after it went viral, leading to his dismissal from a grueling oil field job and a crash course in the power of online adult content.
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3 weeks ago | 
xbiz.com | Jackie Backman |Corey D. Silverstein |Cathy Beardsley |Jonathan Corona
Outside, it was a chilly January evening — but inside the Hollywood Palladium, Mary Jane shivered for entirely different reasons. As her name echoed across the historic theater, she blinked in disbelief, realizing that she had just won the 2025 XMA for Fav New Creator.
She shot up from her seat, excitement spilling over in a joyous burst of energy. Jumping up and down, a radiant smile lighting up her face, she made her way to the stage.
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3 weeks ago | 
xbiz.com | Jackie Backman |Corey D. Silverstein |Cathy Beardsley |Jonathan Corona
Outside, it was a chilly January evening — but inside the Hollywood Palladium, Mary Jane shivered for entirely different reasons. As her name echoed across the historic theater, she blinked in disbelief, realizing that she had just won the 2025 XMA for Fav New Creator.
She shot up from her seat, excitement spilling over in a joyous burst of energy. Jumping up and down, a radiant smile lighting up her face, she made her way to the stage.
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4 weeks ago | 
xbiz.com | Corey D. Silverstein |Cathy Beardsley |Jonathan Corona |Jeff Dana
Reba Rocket is a force to be reckoned with.
As chief operating officer and chief marketing officer of Takedown Piracy, long at the forefront of intellectual property protection in adult entertainment, Rocket is dedicated to safeguarding the livelihoods of content creators and producers while fostering a more ethical and sustainable industry. Known for her passion, intelligence and relentless advocacy, Rocket received a 2025 XBIZ Exec Awards nomination for WIA Woman of the Year.
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1 month ago | 
xbiz.com | Corey D. Silverstein |Cathy Beardsley |Jonathan Corona |Jeff Dana
In today’s digital age, content producers have more tools at their disposal than ever before. Among these tools, artificial intelligence (AI) content generation has emerged as a game changer, enabling creators to produce high-quality content quickly and efficiently. However, with this convenience comes a significant new challenge: safeguarding the rights associated with AI-generated content.
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1 month ago | 
xbiz.com | Jonathan Corona |Gavin Worrall |Juicy Jay |Corey D. Silverstein
In the adult sector, compliance is often treated as a gauntlet of mandatory checkboxes. While it’s true that those boxes need to be ticked and regulations must be followed, sites that view compliance strictly as a chore risk missing out on a bigger opportunity.
Rather than treating compliance solely as an obligation, consider it a strategic advantage — one that can position your business as an industry leader, while helping you connect better with customers and build loyalty.
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2 months ago | 
xbiz.com | Brad Mitchell |Gavin Worrall |Corey D. Silverstein |Jonathan Corona
If the subject of backups sounds boring to you, maybe this will grab your attention: Without properly implemented backups, your business is vulnerable to partial or even catastrophic data loss, which could screw your company and tank your income.
Imagine losing everything you have published. Suddenly your website resolves to a “Page Not Found” error. What does permanently losing your content mean to you?
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2 months ago | 
xbiz.com | Gavin Worrall |Corey D. Silverstein |Jonathan Corona |Cathy Beardsley
The show floor at a conference or event like XBIZ or X3 is a unique world, full of industry professionals and endless opportunities for connection. It’s a space where networking happens, where outfits make statements — and where knowing just how to capture and broadcast these unforgettable moments can make your social media feed truly come alive.
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2 months ago | 
xbiz.com | Gavin Worrall |Corey D. Silverstein |Jonathan Corona |Cathy Beardsley
Raised in Spain, surrounded by a predominantly Catholic community, Paulita Pappel grew up being told porn was bad. When she became a feminist, she was told her fascination with porn was not in line with her desire to empower women. This inner conflict made her feel like there was something wrong with her.
Then she moved to Berlin, which she calls “the world capital of sexual liberation.” She learned about feminist porn and ventured into the industry, first as a performer and then as a producer.
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2 months ago | 
xbiz.com | Gavin Worrall |Corey D. Silverstein |Jonathan Corona |Cathy Beardsley
For adult companies operating in today’s increasingly regulated digital landscape, maintaining compliance with card brand requirements is essential — not only to safeguard your operations but also to ensure a safe and transparent environment for users.
Mastercard’s AN 1956 standards and VISA’s Verified Identity and Risk Program (VIRP) requirements were introduced to set clear expectations around protecting users and the integrity of online commerce.
