Cybersocket, Inc.
Cybersocket, Inc. is an American multimedia publishing company based in West Hollywood, California. It was founded in 1997 by Morgan Sommer[1] and Tim Lutz.
Publishing[edit]
Since 1999, Cybersocket, Inc. has published an annual trade paperback guide to gay pornographic websites called the Cybersocket Gay Net Directory.[2][3] The company also publishes a free, consumer-focused, monthly periodical called Cybersocket Magazine that covers gay adult films, websites, performers, novelties, and events. Cybersocket Magazine has an audited national circulation[4] of 70,000 copies per issue.[5]
Website[edit]
The official Cybersocket Website[6][7] includes a free online version of Cybersocket Magazine,[8] an expanded version of the Cybersocket Gay Net Directory, and reviews of gay pornographic videos and websites.
Adult Industry Events[edit]
In 2000, Cybersocket, Inc. established an annual event called the Cybersocket Web Awards.[9][10] In addition, Cybersocket regularly hosts B2B networking events for the gay adult entertainment industry in conjunction with major adult industry gatherings such as the XBIZ Conference,[11] The Phoenix Forum,[12] and the European Summit.[13]
References[edit]
- ^ "Morgan Sommer, Co-founder, Cybersocket". Business.avn.com. Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2014-06-07.
- ^ "Cybersocket: The Gay Net Directory Magazine Subscription". Archived from the original on 2013-06-30. Retrieved 2013-03-12.
- ^ 2013 Cybersocket Gay Net Directory, ISBN 978-0-9800970-4-7
- ^ "Cybersocket Expands Distro". XBIZ.com. 2008-03-18. Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2014-06-07.
- ^ Audited by Circulation Verification Council
- ^ "Cybersocket - GLBT". cybersocket.com. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
- ^ "Cybersocket Relaunches Website". Business.avn.com. 2008-04-14. Retrieved 2014-06-07.
- ^ "Issue 17.12 Online Gay Porn Magazine". cybersocket.com. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
- ^ Rodriguez, Ariana (2012-12-19). "2013 Cybersocket Web Awards to Be Held in Conjunction With XBIZ 360°". XBIZ.com. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved 2014-06-07.
- ^ "2013 CYBERSOCKET WEB AWARDS". Rolling-Blackouts. 2013-01-10. Retrieved 2014-06-07.
- ^ Javors, Steve (2006-10-26). "Cybersocket to Host XBIZ Hollywood Warm-up Party". XBIZ.com. Retrieved 2014-06-07.
- ^ "The Phoenix Forum 2009 Cybersocket Kickoff Party". AVN. Retrieved 2014-06-07.
- ^ "Photos from the Cybersocket party at The European Summit 2011". Pimps Promo. 2011-10-03. Retrieved 2014-06-07.