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.