"Playboy" tag (sorted by SiNergy)

Playboy Axes DVD Division: A Sign of the Times for Digital Media

BigBorker — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:14:16 -0700

Playboy has announced that it will no longer operate a DVD-producing department, as sales of DVDs are down roughly 15% from last year, and the company must cut down on expenses to return to profitability.

Playboy Dips Toes into Mobile Game Market

beachboy97a7 — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:15:59 -0700

THQ Wireless has released the first in a string of non-nude mobile games featuring Playboy playmates and party themed scenarios this week with 'Playboy Games: Pool Party'. The game is available for $6.99 and can be downloaded from any major mobile software vendor.

The Decline of the Playboy Brand

Manjo Player — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:04:16 -0700

Hugh Heffner's rise to fame over the past 55 years has embodied every element of the American Dream, as he created an international brand and a legacy of hard partying with buxom blondes amidst poolside luxury. Unfortunately, Playboy's current financial situation is following that of the rest of the American economy, and the parties may be coming to an end for Hugh and his renowned mansion.

Slumping Economy Forces Adult Companies to Cut Staff

Sinners Saint — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:14:16 -0700

Two high profile adult entertainment companies have made dramatic reductions in their staff in the past week; a sign that the slumping economy may be finally taking its toll on the adult industry. Both Playboy and Zivity announced plans to cut jobs in an attempt to reduce overhead and focus on core business strategies.

Is Doing Porn Empowering for Women?

Manjo Player — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:53:03 -0700

Dannii Minogue was once a 23 year old Australian Playboy centerfold who enjoyed and felt 'empowered' by her appearance in the popular men's magazine. Her decision to reappear in Playboy also stems from her desire to feel liberated and empowered, though this columnist thinks she's just setting a bad example for girls around the world.

Grandpa Watches Porn Too

pocket-rocker — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:18:59 -0700

For a middle age woman who never considered the importance that porn could play in a person's life, watching her grandfather mature was a bit complicated when she discovered his hidden porn stash. Recognizing that in his feeble old condition he was in no position to engage in sex, yet still had physical needs, she came to an odd kind of peace with the role porn plays for some in society.

How to Break into the Playboy Mansion

plumppopotamus — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:44:53 -0700

Everyone knows about Hugh Hefner's wild womanizing antics and exotic lifestyle, and some of you may know that he has regularly maintained a harem of up to 7 girls at a time, but for any girls that are newcomers to the scene and want to break their way into the Playboy lifestyle, here are some key pointers.

Will Tube Sites Destroy Mainstream Porn?

Sinners Saint — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:10:01 -0700

Amateur content has revolutionized the porn industry ever since Xtube and YouPorn were launched in 2006 to allow anyone with a camcorder to record and share their home-made porn with the world.

TV Supremecy Does Not Equate to Online Success

pocket-rocker — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:49:31 -0700

While big names in the adult entertainment industry such as Playboy and Penthouse established their credibility with magazines and pay-per-view television offerings, many of these well established brands have failed to prove profitable in their online ambitions.

Playboy Posts Losses: Stock Drops Sharply

megaphant — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:12:31 -0700

Playboy Enterprises posted a worse-than-expected second quarter earnings report, and subsequently the stock plummeted by $.06 per share. The news comes as little surprise to adult industry insiders who see Playboy's brand as aged and not competitive in the cutting edge adult industry.