Sexing up technology: adult channels lead the charge into new media opportunities.(SPECIAL REPORT: ADULT TV)
Multichannel News, June, 2005 by Umstead, R. Thomas
Nothing arouses adult channels more than some of the "nerdiest" areas of communications. "High-speed broadband," "wireless telephony," "video on demand" and "HDTV" are loaded with sex appeal for channels like Playboy TV, TEN, Hustler TV and Playgirl TV--all of which are quickly positioning themselves on an expanding number of content platforms.
Already well versed in the pay-per-view and Internet businesses, adult-network executives say that the key to their continued success is an ability to play successfully in a number of technological arenas. "If you look at the marketplace, you'll see companies like Comcast [Corp.] or Verizon [Communications Inc.] that are competing in the broadband business, the wireless business and the cable or satellite...
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