VENUS facts
Berlin, 02.08.2007
Beautiful women and numbers may well have something in common both are sexy, and both are the foundation of the VENUS in Berlin. The numbers in the eleven-year history of the VENUS trade fair in Berlin are a lot like the ladies in our industry: they represent business, power and sex appeal.
Usually talking about numbers is quite boring. But as a specialist trade fair, in times like these and with this kind of general mood on the market, it can be a good idea to put some hard facts on the table and maybe even bring a smile to peoples faces at the same time. The first VENUS was held in 1997 for the industry and retailers, and over the following years continued to develop in every area. If you look at the development in the exhibitors, it is immediately obvious that the international presence has increased ten-fold, and they now make up some 55% of the total number of exhibitors. Whereas in the early days there were 18 country flags to be seen, we are now proud to say that this number has increased 2.5-fold to 35 countries. One of the reasons for this increase is undoubtedly that more and more industries are turning to the VENUS in Berlin for additional sales opportunities.
The resulting product variety and innovations have increased almost proportionally to the number of specialist buyers to about 6500. And if you now look more closely at the two diagrams [Download (pdf)], you will notice another extremely pleasing development. The ratio between exhibitors and specialist buyers has consistently grown at an extremely healthy economic rate over the years. This is due in no small part to the increasing quality of specialist buyers and their estimated total turnover at the trade fair of 100 million euros. And everyone, exhibitors and buyers alike, is responsible for ensuring indeed, even obliged to ensure that this development is maintained. Another extremely interesting development is in the number of participating countries: growth of 500% in the last 10 years to 60 countries has made the VENUS the worlds most successful specialist trade fair.
Clear confirmation that the VENUS trade fair is indeed a specialist event is instantly apparent when you look at the development in consumer visitors. The figures over the years indicate quite clearly that the major part of the organisers marketing power is aimed at specialist retailers rather than attracting consumers. Of course, the buying power of the willing consumer at the trade fair is not to be underestimated and indeed is the target group for some exhibitors. There has also been a positive development in the number of those exhibitors. In the first years, about 95% of visitors who made their way to the event came from the greater area of Berlin. Thanks to the extensive reporting every year, more and more interested parties have heard about the VENUS trade fair, and as the result in recent years some 80% of visitors have travelled to Berlin from a radius of approx. 150 km. The remaining 20% have come from the remainder of the Federal Republic and neighbouring countries. With an average age of 38, the proportion between men and women among the approx. 25,000 consumers is in the region of 70:30.
And last but by no means least, the media has also played an extremely important role in the growth of the event. Not just of the event, but in fact of the whole industry. Last year, some 120 million media contacts (excluding the Internet) reported on the VENUS more than ever before. A clear indication that: sex still sells.
Some people may now be asking themselves why the organisers of the VENUS are so optimistic with regard to the expected numbers of exhibitors and visitors: the current registration situation with some 35% more exhibitors and 20% more exhibition area than last year can only encourage optimism.
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iPod® / iPhone™ compatible Vibes
North Hampton, 15.07.2007
OhMiBod adds New iPod® / iPhone™ Compatible Vibes to heir Line of High Tech Personal Pleasure Products July
The tunes keep on coming. Today OhMiBod introduces a new twist on their successful flagship product, the OhMiBod iPod® vibrator. This new G-spot vibe, like its sister, vibrates to the beat and rhythm of your favorite music. Its hot pink curved tipped body, satin finish and chrome detail is sure to hit all the right spots "We are very excited to bring this product to market" says OhMiBod, Founder, Suki. "We want to give our customers plenty of options and with G-spot they now have a whole new way to feel their music." Along with G-spot, OhMiBod is also introducing two new "must have" cell phone acsexsories, Boditalk and Boditalk escort.
The Boditalk product line consists of cell phone activated vibrators that produce a patterned vibrating sequences when calls are made to or from your cell phone or iPhone™. The vibrations last for the entire call, enabling you to "get off while youre on".
Boditalk comes in two versions; Boditalk - a hot pink cigar shaped vibe with chrome detail and a velvety feel; Boditalk escort a discreet and wearable bullet vibe for our customers "on-the-go" who cant leave home without it! "Weve created the Boditalk line with couples in mind. Every couple needs to keep things spicy Boditalk does that and more!" says OhMiBod Founder, Suki. "It brings the idea of phone sex to a whole new level and it is, of course, fully compatible with Apples new iPhone™!" Like the OhMiBod product line of iPod® vibrators, the Boditalk line is also completely versatile and fully functional as stand alone vibes with multiple patterns and speeds to choose from.
The introduction of OhMiBod G-spot and the Boditalk products further emphasizes OhMiBods commitment to designing high tech personal pleasure products to meet the demand for mainstream vibrators and supports its belief that women desire sophisticated, approachable and easy-to-use toys. OhMiBod G-spot and Boditalk retail for $69. Boditalk escort retails for $59. All products will be available beginning August 2007 at www.OhMiBod.com and select retailers worldwide.
For more information or to set up an interview with Suki, the creator of Boditalk, please contact media@ohmibod.com or 866.573.0366 or visit www.ohmibod.com.
Boditalk and OhMiBod are trademarks of Suki, LLC. iPhone™ and iPod® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. Boditalk and OhMiBod are not endorsed by Apple, Inc.
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Suki, LLC
45 Lafayette Rd. #332
North Hampton
NH 03862
Fon: 866 573 0366
media@ohmibod.com
www.ohmibod.com
Bijoux Indiscrets
28.07.2007
Bijoux Indiscrets is a erotic products brand dedicated to create sophisticate products for special moments.
We usually define Bijoux Indiscrets as a provocative combination of eroticism and sophistication for lovers.
After lauching our first collection, De Luxe Collection in last September we are now presenting our second collection in Venus: Coffrets Indiscrets and Petits Bijoux.
On our first collection there were 5 diferent ideas, 5 diferent boxes containing all the details to develop the presented concept.
Poeme, an invitacion for becoming a poet and write under a sensual inspiration a love declaration on the lover s body. With a special chocolate au jazmin ink, especially developed for Bijoux Indiscrets.
Regard Indiscrets, where a sexy caracter dresses up with the Bijoux Indiscrets "atrezzos" and lives a very special photo session.
Leau deux deux is a divas bubble bath, a special foam formula with an exclusive aphrodisiac essence and an original sound track to prepare and share the most romantic bath.
Agent secret is a spy game. 2 secret agents have a special misson: finding the secret code that gives acess to a hidden fantasie. The most sensual mission ever!
Stripteuse is a original scenario for the teasing art. A pole dance bar and body decoration for an amazing show.
For the 2007 we had newer challanges. Our major clients are lingerie and erotic boutiques, very feminine ones, allover Europe and they asked for smaller products with the same glamour and quality, details to offer to their clients. That how the new collection borns.
We have 3 coffrets Indiscrets:
Bliss Bliss a silky touch adventure, a sensual massage coffret.
Bling bling a glittering adventure, some sweet and shiny makeup for the body.
Nuits Coquines, sexy fortune cookies with daring menssages inside.
And 5 Petits Bijoux, small details for the greatest moments:
Shhh, a doble face silky blinfold for blinding the hotest fantasies or the secret ones.
Za Za Zu, feather handcuffs to trap games.
Mimi, shiny nipple covers to adorn a sexy body.
Pom Pom a smooth feather tickler.
Bi, a candy for 2. A lollipop for lovers to share and end in sweet kisses.
Bijoux Indiscrets is a young brand but has already more then 100 sale points in Europe, Asia and America. We love what we do and how we do it and I supose thats the reason why our clients trust us... I guess because we put a part of ourselfs on wich "Bijoux Indiscrets".
Our background on the design and advertising bussiness also helps us building our brand with care and good taste. What started with 3 partners from the advertising world is now a solid brand and an inspiration on many lovers lives!
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Bremen replaces Flensburg as the capital of erotica
Bremen, 06.07.2007
Launch of a company with international ambitions.
Bremen, 6 July 2006. Bremen-based WOLWIN GmbH & Co. KG was founded in March 2007 by partners Andreas Windler and Florian Wolters. The company is involved in the development, production and marketing of consumer goods for various market segments, including adult toys that are made in Germany.
Motivation and development
WOLWIN GmbH & Co. KG is the result of a chance meeting between the founders in 2005. Subsequent intensive analyses of the market for erotica and the alignment of the competition soon led to the idea of developing a brand for high quality, sensually aesthetic adult toys. Because of the diversity of the erotica market itself often the target of discrimination and prejudice a high level of information had to be provided for potential investors and banks.
The team
Andreas Windler, a graduate in economics, was born in Bremen in 1975; he studied economic sciences at the University of Bremen and then embarked on his professional life with Kraft Foods. He ended this in 2007 as Senior Brand Manager for the coffee brands Jakobs, Onko and Kaffee Hag. Andreas Windler is also the proud father of four children, and a former regional president of the Jungen Union Bremen.
Florian Wolters, a graduate in business administration, was born Essen Bremen in 1970 and studied at the Free University of Berlin, majoring in finance and IT. He left his advertising agency, which focused on the areas of CI, print and packaging and which as the owner he had run successfully with a partner, to set up the WOLWIN company. As well as being a tremendous fan of the "Zwölfkampf", twelve competitive events from gymnastics, track and field, he is also the doting father of a son.
Since they started up the company, the two have led a team of people with years of experience in the most diverse industries and products. Supported by an international network of designers and engineers, the teams responsibilities include marketing, market research, communication, product development, production and sales.
The brand promise
The key difference between WOLWIN GmbH & Co. KG and its competition is that fact that, thanks to extensive market research and years of experience, the former possesses a deep and thorough understanding of the market. This expertise enables it to respond quickly to customer requirements and to establishing brands of lasting success. All products are made to the highest technical and quality standards.
The market launch
The brands SINFIVE and PERLAVIDA will be launched successfully on the international market from September. The two brands have difference target groups. SINFIVE appeals to women and couples aged between 20 and 55 who are curious and seeking a new component in their love lives. PERLAVIDA is aimed at women aged between 30 and 65 who want to enhance their physical and mental vitality
The company
WOLWIN GmbH & Co. KG was founded in March 2007, and develops, produces and markets high quality, design-orientated consumer goods for various market segments that are made in Germany. The company is responsible for two brands: SINFIVE, the brand for sensually aesthetic and high quality erotica products, and PERLAVIDA, the brand for training equipment with a high medical appeal. The company currently employs seven people at its Bremen offices.
Contact
For further information about the company please go to www.wolwin.com. If you would like to receive the latest news on the launch of SINFIVE and PERLAVIDA, then please get in touch with us. The WOLWIN team will be pleased to answer your questions.
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HotMovies.com now offers 75,000 Movies!
Philadelphia, 01.08.2007
Philadelphia, PA - The Internets fastest growing Pay-Per-Minute web site, HotMovies.com, announced a new milestone today when its online library of adult movies surpassed 75,000 titles.
Unlike other Pay-Per-Minute sites that count a movie more than once if it is available in different formats, the HotMovies.com library now offers more than 75,000 unique titles from over 1,700 studios, including thousands found exclusively on HotMovies.com.
Since the beginning of April 2007, movies from over 100 new studios are now available on HotMovies.com for streaming and download.
These new studios include ZFX Productions, Buck Angel Entertainment, Playgirl DVD, and Mystic.
In addition, HotMovies.com inked deals with top-tier international studios that include Oftly-Goldwin, Mega Extreme Japan, Carmen Rivera, Create-X, Topax, and Muschi Movie.
Highly desirable, fetish-oriented studios that include Lady Suspender and Strictly English complemented these.
New gay and lesbian studios include EuroboyXXX, Hollywood Sales, and Fatale Media.
James Seibert, Nationals Director of Business Development says that now that the industry recognizes that Digital Content Delivery is the method by which most customers will access adult content, its easy to see why HotMovies.com continues to expand its online library.
"With our no commitment, no membership billing model, HotMovies.com continues to attract and retain customers because it is the most convenient and innovative adult site on the Internet," says Seibert. "Our goal has always been to offer our visitors the largest possible selection of quality adult films."
HotMovies.com adds 50 to 100 new titles every day with new titles going live every hour. HotMovies.com markets itself in twenty-one languages and accepts payment in fourteen different currencies.
The rapid growth of the HotMovies.com movie library is due, in part, to the continuing effort of its parent company, National A-1 Internet, to attract and sign new studios.
"These studios believe in the Pay Per Minute billing model," Seibert says. "They realize that most people do not want to watch an entire DVD but prefer to watch a little of this and a little of that. What they really want," he continues, "is to go directly to the parts of movies that interest them. Whats even more attractive to our customers is that they can watch exactly what they want for only .10 a minute."
[hotmovies]
James Seibert
Fon: 1-800-959-MOVIE
Fon: (215) 418-2700
james@moviedollars.com
www.hotmovies.com
"Artemis" Sauna Club for nudists in Berlin: "A concept takes off"
Berlin, 01.08.2007
"Artemis" Berlin, the de luxe wellness brothel, will be celebrating its 2nd anniversary in the capital on 29 September. Once again this year, we shall be celebrating this anniversary appropriately with our guests!
Never before has a brothel attracted such extensive and international media interest. Mega interest all over the world, TV reports, newspaper articles and magazines have all written on "ARTEMIS" and quite rightly so, because the well-practiced concept shows that the legalisation of prostitution has been correctly understood and is properly implemented.
The ambience of the "ARTEMIS", the cleanliness and hygiene, and the international class of the girls, cause even guests from the land of superlatives, the US of A, to utter "Its incredible!".
"ARTEMIS" offers guests wellness, relaxation and erotica in an excellent atmosphere and the company of international premium girls.
All inclusive:
The total area of 4000 sqm contains two saunas (one bio and one an original Finnish sauna), a Turkish hammam bath, an indoor pool, a fitness area, a sun terrace, two erotic cinemas and, last but not least, an in-house restaurant with an extensive breakfast buffet (11.00 15.00 hrs) and a hot buffet in the evening (18.00 02.00 hrs). The admission price of 70.00 EUR includes all non-alcoholic drinks.
Payable services:
Four state-registered masseuses are available to our guests for a charge (30 mins. = 30 EUR; 60 mins. = 50 EUR). Relax and enjoy yourself with the ministrations of a professional medical massage! Enjoy our ultra modern solarium for a summery tan!
Dip into an oasis of relaxation and experience a concept that leaves nothing to be desired!
[artemis]
Vanessa Rahn
Management
Artemis GmbH
Halenseestraße 32-36
D-10711 Berlin
Fon: +49 . 030 . 890 444 26
Fax: +49 . 030 . 890 444 29
vanessa@artemisberlin.de
www.fkk-artemis.de
Adult toys for women
Shiri Zinn aims to make adult toys more fashionably appealing to women.
Her 1st Designer Glass Toy Collection has been stocked in mainstream Department Stores such as Selfridges & Liberty, and owned by celebrities such as Emma Bunton (Baby Spice), Kate Moss, Ivana Trump and more.
Shiri is currently focusing on introducing her new designer "Minx" vibrator to the fashion industry. 
With fabulous detachable feather tail, strong, silent motor and a smooth polished body studded with real Swarovsky crystals, this deluxe toy is presented in a satin lined snakeskin case with silver engraved display stand.
Shiri Zinns collection won her International Erotic Award. 
Her work has been exhibited in The Museum of Sex, 5th Ave New York, Bombay Sapphire Glass Awards, Selfridges Department store & The Erotic Museum Los Angeles.
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Shiri Zinn
shirizinn@ntlworld.com
www.shirizinn.com
Press Contact
Axel Schaffrath
Venus Press
Stieffring 14
D-13627 Berlin
Fon: +49 (0)30 - 34 99 11 49
Fax: +49 (0)30 - 34 50 19 24
Mobile: +49 (0)179 - 244 44 44
as@venus-berlin.com
www.venus-berlin.com