XBIZ
XBIZ is a privately held digital media company, founded in 1996 and operated by Adnet Media, that publishes daily news, feature articles, reviews, and magazines for the global adult entertainment industry and runs a portfolio of proprietary trade events including XBIZ Amsterdam, LA, Miami, and Retreat.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersLos Angeles, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingDigital Commerce or Content
What XBIZ does
XBIZ, operated by Adnet Media, is a privately held digital media company founded in 1996 and headquartered in Los Angeles that serves the adult entertainment industry as its primary trade information source. The company publishes daily industry news, feature articles, movie and product reviews, photo galleries, and regulatory updates across dedicated verticals covering movies and stars, web and tech, pleasure and retail, cams and clips, gay, trans, and European markets through the XBIZ.com website, the XBIZ.net community platform, and the XBIZ World and XBIZ Premiere print and digital magazines.
Its business is built on four interlocking revenue streams: advertising and event sponsorships, ticketing and management of proprietary trade events (XBIZ Retreat including a Virtual and LATAM Edition, XBIZ Amsterdam, XBIZ LA, XBIZ Miami, XBIZ Expo, and the XMAs awards show), subscription and single-copy sales of its publications, and paid listings in its online business directory covering affiliate programs, cam sites, studios, payment processors, and distributors. The company sells to a diversified B2B base of studios, cam platforms, pleasure product manufacturers, adult industry service providers, and performers, and reaches global markets through editorial coverage and events held in the United States, the Netherlands, and Mexico.
The technology footprint is that of a traditional digital media publisher — a content website, community forums, email newsletters, and print publications — with no disclosed APIs, SDKs, integrations, or proprietary technology features beyond its editorial archive and event-management operations. XBIZ is independently owned by founder Alec Helmy with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, acquisitions, or parent company; its competitive position rests on the depth of its content archive, the scale of its global events portfolio, and the breadth of its multi-channel industry reach rather than on proprietary technology or data assets.
XBIZ firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- XBIZ
- Legal name
- Adnet Media
- Website
- https://xbiz.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- XBIZ is a privately held digital media company, founded in 1996 and operated by Adnet Media, that publishes daily news, feature articles, reviews, and magazines for the global adult entertainment industry and runs a portfolio of proprietary trade events including XBIZ Amsterdam, LA, Miami, and Retreat.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where XBIZ is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Los Angeles
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
XBIZ business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Digital Commerce or Content
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Advertising and Sponsorships: XBIZ generates revenue through advertising from adult industry companies, sponsorships for events and webinars, and promotional content placements on its website and publications.
- Event Management and Ticketing: XBIZ organizes and manages industry events including XBIZ Retreat, XBIZ Amsterdam, XBIZ LA, XBIZ Miami, and XMAs, generating revenue through event attendance fees and sponsorships.
- Publication Sales: XBIZ publishes print and digital magazines including XBIZ World and XBIZ Premiere, generating revenue from subscriptions and single-copy sales.
- Business Directory and Listings: XBIZ maintains a business directory for the adult industry with categories including affiliate programs, cam sites, studios, payment processing, and other services.
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
XBIZ product offering
Product offeringCore offering
XBIZ is a B2B media company for the adult entertainment industry that publishes daily news, feature articles, movie and product reviews, and photo galleries on its flagship website XBIZ.com. It complements this editorial operation with the XBIZ.net professional community and job board, two industry magazines (XBIZ World and XBIZ Premiere), an online Business Directory of adult industry vendors, and a portfolio of proprietary trade events including XBIZ Amsterdam, XBIZ LA, XBIZ Miami, XBIZ Retreat (with Virtual and LATAM editions), XBIZ Expo, and the XMAs awards show.
Product overview
XBIZ is a multi-platform media company serving the adult entertainment industry with an integrated portfolio of news media, publications, community platforms, and industry events. The core offering consists of XBIZ.com (industry news website with business directory), XBIZ.net (professional community and job platform), XBIZ World and XBIZ Premiere magazines, and a portfolio of trade events including XBIZ Amsterdam, XBIZ LA, XBIZ Miami, XBIZ Retreat, XBIZ Expo, and XMAs awards show. The products serve the adult industry's information, networking, and professional development needs across digital and in-person channels.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- XBIZ World: Magazine publication covering adult industry news and trends
- XBIZ Premiere
Products and services
- XBIZ.com The primary adult industry news website featuring industry news, feature articles, movie reviews, pleasure product reviews, photo galleries, and an embedded business directory for the adult entertainment sector. It serves studios, producers, cam platforms, pleasure product companies, service providers, and performers worldwide.
- XBIZ.net Community Platform
Companies that use XBIZ
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
XBIZ technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
XBIZ partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and flagship.
- Sssh.comsupportingSssh.com sponsored the Legal Impact webinar series hosted by Corey D. Silverstein, providing marketing visibility within the adult industry community.
- XBIZ Media Network (Internal)flagshipXBIZ operates a network of related platforms and publications including XBIZ.com, XBIZ.net, XBIZ World magazine, XBIZ Premiere magazine, XBIZ LA, XBIZ Miami, XBIZ Amsterdam, XBIZ Expo, and XMAs events.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
XBIZ competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Cybersocket: Cybersocket is an adult-industry web and tech trade publication covering online commerce, platforms, and traffic — comparable to XBIZ's Web & Tech editorial vertical and serving the same affiliate, cam, and webmaster audience.
- AVN Media Network: AVN is XBIZ's closest direct competitor: a long-standing adult-industry trade media brand publishing AVN Magazine, running the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo, and producing AVN Awards. Operates an overlapping news, events, and awards portfolio targeting the same studios, retailers, and performers.
- YNOT: YNOT is a B2B adult-industry media and events company publishing industry news and hosting the YNOT Awards and industry summits, directly overlapping with XBIZ's news-plus-events business model in the same customer base.
- ANME (Adult Novelty Manufacturers Expo): ANME is a trade show for the adult novelty and pleasure products industry — directly comparable to XBIZ's Pleasure & Retail editorial coverage and to events like XBIZ LA and XBIZ Expo, addressing the same manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.
- Exxxotica Expo: Exxxotica is one of the largest adult-industry consumer and trade expo circuits in North America, directly comparable to XBIZ's expo and retreat events in scope and target audience.
- StorErotica: StorErotica is a trade publication and awards program focused on adult retail — comparable to XBIZ's Pleasure & Retail vertical and to the XMAs awards, serving the same retailer and distributor audience.
- GayVN: GayVN is a trade media brand covering the gay adult entertainment segment — directly overlapping with XBIZ's dedicated Gay editorial section in editorial scope and audience.
- XR LLC (X-Rated Awards): XR LLC operates the X-Rated Awards (XRCO), a long-running adult-industry awards event — directly comparable to XBIZ's XMAs awards franchise in format, audience, and industry recognition.
Market position
Strengths3 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
XBIZ social profiles
Digital presenceXBIZ financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
XBIZ leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
XBIZ funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
XBIZ M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about XBIZ
What does XBIZ do?
XBIZ is a B2B media company for the adult entertainment industry that publishes daily news, feature articles, movie and product reviews, and photo galleries on its flagship website XBIZ.com. It complements this editorial operation with the XBIZ.net professional community and job board, two industry magazines (XBIZ World and XBIZ Premiere), an online Business Directory of adult industry vendors, and a portfolio of proprietary trade events including XBIZ Amsterdam, XBIZ LA, XBIZ Miami, XBIZ Retreat (with Virtual and LATAM editions), XBIZ Expo, and the XMAs awards show.
Is XBIZ a public or private company?
XBIZ is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was XBIZ founded?
XBIZ was founded in 1998. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is XBIZ based?
XBIZ is headquartered in Los Angeles, United States, in the North America region.
How does XBIZ make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Advertising and Sponsorships are the primary driver. The others are event Management and Ticketing, publication Sales and business Directory and Listings.
Who are XBIZ's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Cybersocket, AVN Media Network, YNOT, ANME (Adult Novelty Manufacturers Expo), Exxxotica Expo, StorErotica, GayVN and XR LLC (X-Rated Awards).
Does XBIZ have an API?
No public API is recorded for XBIZ.