The official kick-off to the Cybernet Expo Seminars Series, don’t miss this important orientation meeting where Cybernet Expo staff will have several important announcements to make about the format of the show, parties and events, and other vital tidbits. In addition, you will be introduced to the show’s sponsors, so this is your chance to meet representatives from some of the most successful companies in their fields.
Moderators: Connor Young (President, YNOT.com); LAJ (Director of Operations, Cybernet Expo)
What are the latest trends in building, operating, distributing and marketing adult entertainment websites on the Internet? A perfect start to Cybernet Expo, this seminar will discuss the latest trends in the industry, with a panel chosen equally from the technical, artistic and marketing sectors of the business.
Moderator: Darklady (Editor, YNOT.com)
Speakers: Lolly Johnson (Smart Mobile Services), Mitch Farber (NetBilling.com), Rainey Stricklin (TrafficDude.com), Tole Khesin (HeatSeek), Dan (Rackco.com), Ines Petersen (Webbilling.com)
Are you still using tags in your website code? Clueless when someone mentions “Web 2.0”? Our panel will explain the differences between the “old ways” and “new ways” of HTML design, and explain why it should matter to you. Even if you are not a website designer, knowing what questions to ask when you work with someone who is a designer can help you weed out the pretenders from the experts. And if it’s time for you to brush up your own HTML skills, this seminar will direct you to the new weapons that you’ll need to add to your arsenal.
Moderator: Quentin Boyer (xmoney.com)
Speakers: Brian (CamZ.com), KevinG (Web 3.0 Internet Consulting), Daniel (Kink.com), Kroywen Phoenix (Kroycom), Darci Wood (agirlandhermac.com)
If you want to play in the adult Internet game, then you’d better know something about traffic. Your understanding of traffic will significantly impact the success of your online business. So how do you get more traffic, and how do you analyze the traffic you have? Our panel of traffic experts will discuss both the acquisition of traffic, and the sometimes complicated process of analyzing traffic once the flow of visitors start arriving at your website.
Moderator: Marc Womack (MadisonAvenue.com)
Speakers: Charles Orlando (Coremetrics.com), Scott (TrafficDude.com), KevinG (Web 3.0 Internet Consulting), Lael (Vice Review), Albert Lazarito (SilverCash.com), Lori Z (TheAdultBroker.com)
Anyone who regularly hires and films adult models will tell you the same thing: it’s work. Our panel will talk about what goes into the finding and hiring of adult models, and how to get the most from your models once you do find them. Learn about proven method for finding models, how to recognize the responsible ones from the rest, cost range for hiring models, the forms you will need them to sign, and methods for keeping them comfortable and relaxed. Additionally, our experts will talk about the most effective ways to interact with your models once it comes time to turn on the video camera or start shooting pictures.
Moderator: Colin Rowntree (Wasteland.com)
Speakers: Dave Cummings (DaveCummings.com), Dirty D (HowIGotRich.com), Jackie Bentley (Fattorosi & Chisvin), Kayla Quinn (KaylaQuinn.com), Karl Edwards (YouLoveJack.com)
Once the photo shoot is done and the models have all gone home, now what do you do with the digital content you just created? In most cases, the creative process is far from over. Our panel of industry experts will talk about the software tools you need to process your video or still images, and what you’ll need to think about in terms of file formats and image quality. You’ll learn everything you’ll need to know to take the raw data from your camera and turn it into optimized digital content for your website.
Moderator: Connor Young (YNOT.com)
Speakers: Kroywen Phoenix (Kroycom), Colin Rowntree (Wasteland.com), Vlad Perlovich, Karl Edwards (YouLoveJack.com)
When it comes to legal topics, there’s more to staying safe than just good record keeping. Our panel of attorneys, all veterans of adult entertainment law, will address a variety of topics that are all of vital importance to the health of your business. Topics include contracts, terms and conditions, labor laws, risk analysis, federal record-keeping laws, handling business disputes, and bullet-proofing your business in a dangerous environment.
Moderator: Connor Young (YNOT.com)
Speakers: Greg Piccionelli (Piccionelli & Sarno), Eric Bernstein (Eric M. Bernstein & Associates), Michael Fattorosi (Fattorosi & Chisvin), Jeffrey Douglas (Free Speech Coalition), Rob Apgood (CarpeLaw PLLC)
Free lunch and a chance to speak your mind! The FSC Roundtable Luncheon, sponsored by MovieDollars.com, will be your chance to get up-to-date news about the activities of your industry’s trade organization, The Free Speech Coalition. Representatives from the FSC will be on hand to talk about the latest legal, lobbying and pro-industry activities being performed on your behalf by the FSC. In addition, this roundtable luncheon will be your chance to talk directly to representatives from the FSC and tell them how you’d like to see your membership dues spent. Which issues are important to you? What questions do you have about what the FSC can do for your business? How can you help the fight to protect and shield our industry?
Moderator: Diane Duke (Free Speech Coalition)
Speakers: Eric Bernstein (Eric M. Bernstein & Associates), Darklady (YNOT.com), Michael Fattorosi (Fattorosi & Chisvin), Tom Hymes (Xbiz.com), Dave Cummings (DaveCummings.com)
Do you either operate or plan to operate an affiliate program? The wild west days are long gone, and with the industry now assessing the impact of a proliferation of YouTube-style “free porn” sites it’s more important than ever to run your ship tight and keep your affiliates happy. Our select panel of affiliate reps and business owners will offer their insight on how you can keep your affiliate program competitive in today’s difficult market.
Moderator: LAJ (YNOT.com)
Speakers: Kristin (YappoDollars.com), Allan (DatingGold.com), Craig Tant (MooCash.com), Steven (GroobyBucks.com), Avalanche (CherryPimps.com)
Few marketing forces are less understood than that of branding. Separating the effective from the ineffective branding campaigns is no easy task, and a commitment to branding isn’t always cheap. Learn from our panel of marketing experts about how your branding campaigns can take your business from obscurity to relevancy, even in a saturated and complicated market like online adult entertainment.
Moderator: Connor Young (YNOT.com)
Speakers: Ken (TheBestPorn.com), Halcyon (FlashCash.com), Jennidahling (HowIGotRich.com), Monica (HotMovies.com), John (Kink.com), Chris (AVN)
Is free porn the root of all evil? Or is the industry simply evolving, meaning the clever companies will just have to adapt to thrive? Can the adult industry flourish if most consumers no longer feel the need to buy the digital content that they can so easily get for free? This final seminar in the Cybernet Expo 2008 series will feature a lively dialogue between some of the more successful members of our industry. Find out where they stand, and then make up your own mind about the future of adult entertainment online.
Moderator: Tom Hymes (XBiz.com)
Speakers: Kim (ATKCash.com), Dan (CamZ.com), Tim Valenti (Naked Sword), Michael (Webbilling.com), Morgan Sommer (Cybersocket.com), Greg Piccionelli (Piccionelli & Sarno)
In April of 2008, John Stagliano, owner of the popular and successful adult entertainment company Evil Angel, was charged with multiple counts of federal obscenity-related offenses. The highly conservative Obscenity Prosecution Task Force, a section within the United States Department of Justice, set its sights on Mr. Stagliano and his two companies, Evil Angel productions, Inc. and John Staglianio, Inc. The stakes couldn't be higher, with Mr. Stagliano facing a maximum possible prison sentence in excess of 30 years, forfeiture of company and personal assets, and millions of dollars in possible fines. Join Mr. Stagliano in a 30 minute address to close out the Cybernet Expo 2008 educational series, as he talks about his work in adult entertainment, and shares his experiences as the target of a high profile government-led assault on porn.
Featured Speaker: John Stagliano (Evil Angel)