Voting Begins for 2018 YNOT Cam Awards

Hollywood, CA – Voting is now open for the 2018 YNOT Cam Awards, which take place October 24th at the historic Avalon in Hollywood, CA. Webcam models, clips artists, adult industry professionals, and fans of interactive adult entertainment are all invited to visit Awards.YNOTCam.com to cast their votes in support of their favorite performers.

“The YNOT Cam Awards are all about celebrating the rise of interactive adult entertainment and the beautiful and talented women and men who perform in this sector of the adult industry,” explains Connor Young, CEO of YNOT. “Traditionally the media spotlight has been on adult video stars, but YNOT believes webcam performers and clips artists deserve their own big night to celebrate the work they do which is fundamentally different than the work done in adult video productions.”

Unique to interactive adult is the personal relationships that fans develop with their favorite entertainers, something that wasn’t possible with traditional adult entertainment.  Webcam performers provide companionship to their faithful fans, while clips artists create unique content that delivers a customized experience for their customers. The YNOT Cam Awards looks to highlight and celebrate the performers who provide these popular services, and to provide them with an opportunity to develop even deeper relationships with the people who appreciate and support them.”

The vision of the YNOT Cam Awards was embraced early by top Platinum sponsors ImLive, Studio20, Chaturbate, and Flirt4Free. Gold sponsors iWantEmpire, FreeWebcams and Terpon also signed on early to support the event.

According to top exec, Mugur, of Studio20, this event is a chance for the models, and also the studios and cam networks, to grow relationships with customers.  It’s also a time for the cam networks and studios to recognize their performers in a night of appreciation for their work.

“We are so excited to see voting for the YNOT Cam Awards starting,” says Mugur.  “All of the Studio 20 models who were nominated for this amazing event, plus all 18 of our studios and over 1000 colleagues around the world, are looking forward to this opportunity to interact with the fans. A Cam Award is the perfect opportunity for fans to show their love and appreciation for models, and is a perfect moment to give back to models for that amazing happiness they offer their members every single day.”

Flirt4Free exec Jamie Rodriguez, whose company also chose to support the event with a top Platinum sponsorship, also expressed a desire to see models rewarded for their work.

“We’re thrilled to have some of our talented models nominated for different categories in this first show,” says Jamie Rodriguez from Flirt4Free.  “We know how hard our models work all year long and look forward to seeing them shine.”

YNOT CEO Connor Young has great respect for how interactive adult services give performers a previously unprecedented level of control over their professional lives.  As the international community continues to evolve its views on the treatment of women, as well as vulnerable men, he believes the adult industry also needs to embrace opportunities to be a part of the solution.

“In the past few years we have heard all kinds of horror stories from women about the kinds of abuse they regularly encounter,” says Young. “Many men who always thought of themselves as advocates for women have paused to take a fresh look at their own behavior and to commit to changes.  Men too have told their own stories of abuse. The adult industry has obviously not been immune to these upsetting stories. We see the industry evolving towards positive changes, most overtly in the webcam and interactive space where the power dynamic has shifted and respect between performer and fan has amplified.  Performers have more control than ever before, and that’s a good thing for everyone. It should be embraced and celebrated.”

YNOT welcomes fans, as well as industry, to be a part of this celebration.  A full list of the nominees can be found on YNOT.com, including links to each nominee’s Twitter page.

To reach the voting page and cast a vote, a YNOT ID account is required.  Voters who already have their YNOT ID accounts setup should login at Awards.YNOTCam.com to go straight to the voting page.  Those without a YNOT ID can first create one at www.YNOTID.com.

For more information about the YNOT Cam Awards, please visit Awards.YNOTCam.com.  Companies interested in sponsoring the YNOT Cam Awards, or securing VIP dinner tables for the event, should contact jay@ynoteventsllc.com for details.

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ABOUT YNOT CAM AWARDS

The YNOT Cam Awards in Hollywood, California kicks off in October 2018 with a mission to recognize top webcam and clips models from the adult interactive community.  The event, produced by YNOT and hosted by cam model crossover star Shawna Leneé, seeks to highlight how the interactive nature of the internet has transformed the way that fans think about adult entertainment and its performers.  

YNOT Cam Awards brings together top models with business professionals from the leading webcam networks, studios and service providers for a glamorous night in the heart of Hollywood.  It demonstrates how interactive webcam technologies empower adult performers in ways not previously possible, and also provide fans with a more authentic and rewarding experience that better serves their needs for rewarding human social interaction.

Grooby’s Kristel Penn Appears on ‘Breaking Bread with Brilliant Babes’ Podcast

LOS ANGELES, CA - Award-winning marketer Kristel Penn appears in the most recent episode of the Breaking Bread with Brilliant Babes podcast where she shares about her journey in the adult industry and her work with leading trans adult company, Grooby. The episode is now available to listen via iTunes or Soundcloud.

“It was such an honor to be considered a ‘brilliant babe’ and talk about my journey in the adult industry,” says Kristel Penn. “The podcast features people from all walks of life and the host, Tatiana, was so easy to talk to. In my lifetime, I’ve received a wide array of responses when I tell people I work in the adult industry. Tatiana welcomed me with open arms and I’m grateful for the platform she allowed me to have to discuss issues that are important to me, like destigmatizing the adult industry as a whole.”

In episode 019 of Breaking Bread with Brilliant Babes, Penn discusses her humble beginnings first working in the adult industry over ten years ago, tales from the frontlines as Grooby’s longtime Marketing and Editorial Director, and chatting about  award-winning series ‘Real Fucking Girls’ directed by Mona Wales. For more information, visit brilliantbabespodcast.com or follow them on Twitter at @BrillBabesPod.
 

ABOUT KRISTEL PENN

Kristel Penn is Grooby’s longtime Marketing and Editorial Director and runs her own boutique marketing and PR firm, Ikigai Marketing. She is the current editor of Transformation Magazine and is on the Board of Directors for TAIF (Trans Adult Industry Foundation). In 2017, she was awarded the XBIZ Industry Exec Award for Brand Ambassador of the Year and in 2018 received a nomination for Marketing Exec of the Year. For more information, visit IkigaiMarketing.com.

KEYWORDS: Breaking Bread with Brilliant Babes, Podcast, Kristel Penn, Ikigai Marketing, Grooby, Real Fucking Girls

Top Earning Phone Sex Operator Amberly Rothfield Appears on ‘American Sex Podcast’ with Sunny Megatron and Ken Melvoin-Berg

LAS VEGAS, NV - Top earning phone sex operator and educator Amberly Rothfield is featured this week on Sunny Megatron and Ken Melvoin-Berg’s American Sex Podcast. The episode is now available on all major podcasting platforms, including iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.

“Going on the ‘American Sex Podcast’ is truly a dream come true,” says Amberly Rothfield. “Sunny Megatron was one of my earliest childhood influences with her Showtime show. Being as I became a phone sex operator at the age of 18, I really drew from a lot of what I learned when staying up late to watch her. It was an honor to discuss sex positivity and how the adult industry has helped me explore exactly who I am with her and Ken!”

In episode 54 of the American Sex Podcast, Rothfield shares invaluable insight for anyone who has ever considered being a phone sex operator, telephone dominatrix, cam performer, or adult content creator. She also shares tips from her book, “How I Made $10k a Month as a Phone Sex Operator” and discusses the unique calls and requests she receives, the psychology behind unusual fetishes, sexual improv, and how sex work and sex positivity have enhanced her own life. Listen to the episode directly at this link: http://sunnymegatron.com/amberly-rothfield-phone-sex-operator

ABOUT AMBERLY ROTHFIELD

Amberly Rothfield is a phone sex operator with over 13 years of experience and the top active Fem Domme on the Niteflirt Phone Sex/Cam platform. After building a very reputable business in the phone sex industry, Rothfield now teaches others how to create and grow a thriving business in phone sex, clip sales, camming, and porn. Her new website, AmberlyRothfield.com, produces three videos a week and shares tips on how to improve your XXX business. She also conducts live classes once a week to answer questions from her followers. You can also follow her on Twitter at @AmberlyPSO.

Shawna Leneé to Host the 2018 YNOT Cam Awards in Hollywood, CA

Hollywood, CA –YNOT Events is proud to announce wildly popular cam model and crossover star, Shawna Leneé, will host the first annual YNOT Cam Awards in Hollywood, CA.  Leneé will take the stage on October 24, 2018, at the historic Avalon Hollywood to host the biggest night of the year for the adult webcam industry.

“Thank you so much to YNOT for naming me as the YNOT Cam Awards host for 2018,” says Shawna Leneé. “I am so honored and excited to be a part of this amazing event.”

Leneé started in adult modeling in 2005, and has won more than 20 industry awards since her debut. An expert in webcam affiliate marketing, she is an active social media influencer who also sells photos and clips through her website ShawnaCams.com.

“When the discussion came up here at YNOT about who should host our first ever Cam Awards, one of the first people we thought of was Shawna Leneé,” says Jay Kopita, co-owner of YNOT. “She has all the qualities we wanted in a host. She’s charming, poised, experienced, witty and extremely well respected in the cam industry. Her experience as a model and also as a businesswoman were just the perfect combination for us.”

Leneé admits she is eager for the assignment and ready to take to the stage in Hollywood.

“It has always been my dream to host an award show and I can't believe this is finally here,” adds Leneé. “I invite all models to ask their fans for nominations and votes. Models will not want to miss this event. I just can’t wait to see who wins.”

YNOT is accepting model nomination suggestions through Friday, August 10th. Final nominees will be announced on Monday, August 13th.

Shawna Leneé grew up on a small beef farm dreaming of becoming an astronaut. Her love for creativity drove her to start modeling in high school, and she has also participated in various acting and monologue competitions. She holds a degree in entrepreneurship, and is now studying to be an environmental scientist.

Although the event in Hollywood is industry-only, webcam fans around the world will be able to watch Leneé and the YNOT Cam Awards via free live stream.

The first annual YNOT Cam Awards is grateful for the support of its Platinum sponsors, which include ImLive, Chaturbate, Studio20 and Flirt4Free. Gold sponsors include iWantEmpire, FreeWebcams and Terpon.

For more information about the YNOT Cam Awards, please visit Awards.YNOTCam.com. Companies interested in sponsoring the YNOT Cam Awards, or securing VIP dinner tables for the event, should contact jay@ynoteventsllc.com for details.

ABOUT YNOT CAM AWARDS
The YNOT Cam Awards in Hollywood, California kicks off in October 2018 with a mission to recognize top webcam and clips models from the adult interactive community. The event seeks to highlight how the interactive nature of the internet has transformed the way that fans think about adult entertainment and its performers. YNOT Cam Awards brings together top models with business professionals from the leading webcam networks, studios and service providers for a glamorous night in the heart of Hollywood. It demonstrates how interactive webcam technologies empower adult performers in ways not previously possible, and also provide fans with a more authentic and rewarding experience that better serves their needs for rewarding human social interaction.

Musical Artist Kiran “Madame” Gandhi Appears on ‘Sluts & Scholars’ Podcast, Riley Reyes on Live Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - Released today on sex-positive podcast, Sluts & Scholars, co-hosts Nicoletta and Simone interview electronic music artist and activist, Madame Gandhi. The episode is now available for download on iTunes and Spotify. Nicoletta and Simone also host a weekly live show every Thursday on Sirius XM Ch 415 from 2-3pm PST. This afternoon’s guest is adult star Riley Reyes.

“Madame Gandhi is talented, wise, and aims to support and raise women up via her power and artivism,” said co-host Nicoletta Heidegger. “This is one of the realest interviews we have had, and you don't want to miss this raw conversation where she talks about some never before aired experiences.”

In the latest episode, Is the Future Female? Free Bleeding with Kiran "Madame" Gandhi, Gandhi and the scholarly sluts discuss re-appropriating words, relationship needs, the “female” archetype, menstruation, and free bleeding. The three also chat about whether or not “the future is female” movement is inclusive, the word “slut,” and if there’s a way to be too feminist. For information about this episode and others, visit SlutsandScholars.com.

The Sluts & Scholars live show on Vivid Radio is from 2-3pm PST on Sirius Channel 415. Call in at 855-99-VIVID to chat. Follow guest Riley Reyes on Twitter at @RileyReyXXX.
 

ABOUT NICOLETTA HEIDEGGER
Nicoletta Heidegger is the founder and co-host of the popular Sluts & Scholars podcast where she discusses sex, dating, current affairs, politics, and more. Past guests include Dita Von Teese, Nina Hartley, Jessica Drake, Blair Williams, Hudsy Hawn, Dr. David Ley, and most recently Sasha Grey. She is also a registered Marriage and Family Therapy Associate based in LA and hosts a YouTube series called Staying On Top where she shares the latest sex facts, education, and research.

In addition to her podcast and work as a therapy associate, Heidegger has contributed to The Stanford Daily, Vice, Playboy Radio’s Swing with Holli & Michael, Rebecca Zahler’s Don’t Waste Your Pretty podcast, Karen Lee Poter’s Sex Talk with My Mom, Dr. Wendy Walsh, and The Positive Results Corporation.

To learn more about Nicoletta Heidegger, visit her official website at Nicolettavheidegger.com. You can also follow her on Twitter at @MsHeidegger and @slutsscholars.

ABOUT MADAME GANDHI
Kiran Gandhi, known by her stage name Madame Gandhi, is an electronic music artist and activist based in Los Angeles. Having gained recognition as the former drummer for M.I.A. and Kehlani and as the iconic free-bleeding runner at the 2015 London Marathon, Madame Gandhi now writes music that elevates and celebrates the female voice. Visit her official website at madamegandhi.com.

Sex-Worker-Friendly Business Directory, Swizzness.com, Officially Launches

LOS ANGELES, CA - Adult industry entrepreneur and retired sex worker Lydia Dupra announced the launch of her groundbreaking site, Swizzness.com, a business directory for sex-worker-friendly companies.

“We have needs just like every other human, but finding resources safely can be an issue,” said Swizzness founder Lydia Dupra. “Swizzness will happily serve a sex worker without judgment.”

Swizzness.com is a free website that lists sex-worker-friendly businesses, such as companies that offer healthcare, beauty services, financial services, and more. Dupra’s intention was to create an online directory where fellow sex workers could easily find businesses that served their community. Follow Swizzness on Twitter at @Swizzness.

Adult-friendly businesses that want to be added to the directory can learn more at https://www.swizzness.com/join.

ABOUT LYDIA DUPRA
Lydia Dupra is an adult industry entrepreneur and mentor currently based in Los Angeles, CA. She is known for her luxury model house and popular web series, The Doll House, featuring her supergroup of adult models known as “The Lydia Dolls.” The show is The Heaux Network’s first reality show and can be watched at TheHeauxNetwork.com. Visit her official website at TheCompleteGuidetoEscorting.com.

Dupra is the author of nine books and the founder of The Heaux app, The Heaux Network, Lydia Doll Cams, Swizzness.com, and AdultIndustryDating.com. She is also the newly appointed Director of Outreach at APAC. Follow her on Instagram at @TheHeauxMentor.

Girl Boner’s August McLaughlin on Sluts & Scholars Podcast; Author Kay Brandt on Live Show

LOS ANGELES, CA  - Released today on sex-positive podcast, Sluts & Scholars, co-hosts Nicoletta and Simone chat with author August McLaughlin about her upcoming book, Girl Boner: The Good Girl's Guide to Sexual Empowerment. Nicoletta and Simone also host a weekly live show every Thursday on Sirius XM Channel 415 from 2-3pm PST. Today’s guest is award-winning director, Kay Brandt.

“Have you ever felt like better sex books feel too advanced or are for folks who already feel very sexual?” said Nicoletta Heidegger. “August helps start womxn on a journey to achieve more fulfilling sex lives on their terms.”  

In the latest episode, Girl Boners with August McLaughlin, the slutty scholars are joined by “good girl,” former model, and author August McLaughlin to discuss sex ed for people who may not feel overtly sexual or identify with the word, “slut.” They also discuss body image and eating disorders, the definition of empowerment, making informed beauty decisions, and the age-old question about whether or not to wear heels. Visit McLaughlin’s official website at AugustMcLaughlin.com or follow on Twitter at @AugustMcLaughlin. You can pre-order her new book here.

The Sluts & Scholars live show on Vivid Radio is from 2-3pm PST on Sirius Channel 415. Call in at 855-99-VIVID to chat with special guest Kay Brandt. Follow her on Twitter at @JewelboxFilms and check out her Amazon page here.

ABOUT NICOLETTA HEIDEGGER

Nicoletta Heidegger is the founder and co-host of the popular Sluts & Scholars podcast where she discusses sex, dating, current affairs, politics, and more. Past guests include Dita Von Teese, Nina Hartley, Jessica Drake, Blair Williams, Hudsy Hawn, Dr. David Ley, and most recently Sasha Grey. She is also a registered Marriage and Family Therapy Associate based in LA and hosts a YouTube series called Staying On Top where she shares the latest sex facts, education, and research.

In addition to her podcast and work as a therapy associate, Heidegger has contributed to The Stanford Daily, Vice, Playboy Radio’s Swing with Holli & Michael, Rebecca Zahler’s Don’t Waste Your Pretty podcast, Karen Lee Poter’s Sex Talk with My Mom, Dr. Wendy Walsh, and The Positive Results Corporation.

To learn more about Nicoletta Heidegger, visit her official website at Nicolettavheidegger.com. You can also follow her on Twitter at @MsHeidegger and @slutsscholars.

Phone Sex Operator and Educator Amberly Rothfield Signs with Ikigai Marketing

LAS VEGAS, NV - Top performing phone sex operator and educator Amberly Rothfield signed with Ikigai Marketing this week, naming Kristel Penn as her official publicist.

“Excitement does not quite express how I feel about being able to work with Kristel Penn,” said Amberly Rothfield. “Ever since I saw her on the XBIZ forums and found out she won their 2017 Brand Ambassador of the Year Award, I knew I wanted to work with her! I feel she is the only one who can help me spread my message to teach people looking to get in/already in the industry how to take their business to the next level!”

“The moment I met Amberly, I really dug her energy and her desire to help others in her community,” explained Kristel Penn. “She built up a very successful empire for herself in the phone sex industry and I admire that she wants to help others obtain success too. Her kindness and authenticity, paired with her strong business acumen, make her a valuable asset to our industry and those in it.”

Press inquiries can be directed to kristelpenn@ikigaimarketing.com.

Amberly Rothfield is a phone sex operator with over 13 years of experience and the top active Fem Domme on the Niteflirt Phone Sex/Cam platform. After building a very reputable business in the phone sex industry, Rothfield now teaches others how to create and grow a thriving business in phone sex, clip sales, camming, and porn. Her new website, AmberlyRothfield.com, produces three videos a week and shares tips on how to improve your XXX business. She also conducts live classes once a week to answer questions from her followers. You can also follow her on Twitter at @AmberlyPSO.  

Casey Kisses Appears on Kink’s TS Seduction with Tony Orlando

Las Vegas, NV - Award-winning performer Casey Kisses is a commanding and sexy presence in latex in her latest scene with Tony Orlando on Kink’s TS Seduction.

“Working with Kink is always an exciting experience,” said Casey Kisses. “This was my first scene working with Tony Orlando and he was such a pleasure to work with. His willingness made my job so much easier and that much more fun. He was playing the role of the typical arrogant prick, who was on the phone telling his friends about how his dick drives all the girls crazy. He was brought back to reality with a hard smack to his face. He was underneath me obeying my every command, knowing there would a strict consequence if he even so much as stuttered.”

In their latest scene on TSSeduction.com, Kisses is the perfect latex queen to put an arrogant Orlando in place. She reminds him that HER pleasure is all that matters.

“I bent him over and started fucking him hard, leaning into his ear whispering, ‘doesnt this cock drive you crazy?’” she continued. “The sex was so hot and I had so much fun with my dialogue, I’ve just been thinking of ways to impress my fans over at Kink the next time they have me over.”

ABOUT CASEY KISSES

Casey Kisses debuted in the adult industry in 2016 with Grooby Productions and since then has appeared in numerous scenes and DVDs for every major trans adult studio. In addition to her work as a performer, Kisses cultivated a loyal following on cam platforms, Chaturbate and Streamate.

In 2017, she co-won the TEA ‘Stroker of the Year’ Award with Korra Del Rio. Recently she was awarded the 2018 Top Trans Cam Model at the Adult Webcam Awards and scooped up the 2018 TEA Cam Performer of the Year Award alongside Korra Del Rio. Recently she was nominated for Fleshbot’s ‘Trans Performer of the Year’ Award.

Visit Casey Kisses’ official website at CaseyKisses.xxx. You can also follow her on social media on Twitter and Instagram @CaseyKissesxoxo.

Press inquiries can be directed to kristelpenn@ikgiaimarketing.com.

Humorist and Adult Star Jupiter’s Slut to Speak at Woodhull Sexual Freedom Summit

WASHINGTON, DC - Humorist and adult star Jupiter’s Slut is heading to Woodhull’s Sexual Freedom Summit this week to speak on the “More Than Sexy: Conundrums Faced by Feminists in Porn” panel. She will be joined by adult star and sexual health advocate jessica drake and adult star Jet Setting Jasmine.

“I am really looking forward to a discussion of porn and feminism at Woodhull,” said Jupiter’s Slut. “Porn is central to my identity as a feminist, producing porn has taught me a great deal about my sexuality. I’m entitled to my sexuality in ways I never would have been without producing porn, both in terms of safety and pleasure. For me personally, porn and feminism have been a potent combination, and I’m really looking forward to hearing about the experience of others. The more porn I produce, the stronger my feminist convictions have become.”

Co-panelist jessica drake added, “Being a porn performer, director, and producer comes complete with its own set of assigned stereotypes from society. I am also a feminist, educator, and activist. To some, those things cannot exist simultaneously, and I look forward to speaking on this panel and sharing my unique lived experiences.”

“Woodhull's Sexual Freedom Summit is an excellent and important outlet for dialogue and movement on the vast number of intersections that have an impact on feminism,” stated co-panelist Jet Setting Jasmine.

The panel, “More Than Sexy: Conundrums Faced by Feminists in Porn,” will be hosted on August 3rd from 9:00-10:30am in Plaza C at the Woodhull Sexual Freedom Summit in Washington, DC. The description reads:

How do you deal with sexism, when it’s your job to be sexy? How do feminists in porn deal with issues around propagating harmful stereotypes, unhealthy power dynamics, and body image? What do women in porn believe are their most effective tools for empowering themselves and others, and where are they still falling short? Hear personal narratives from different parts of the porn industry as they discuss their experiences of sexism and sexual liberation.

“It’s an honor to present at Woodhull Sexual Freedom Summit,” explained Jupiter’s Slut. “This will be my third year at Woodhull, it’s an incredible community of people who are passionate about their freedom and their sexuality.”

More information about the event can be found at SexualFreedomSummit.org.

ABOUT JUPITER’S SLUT

Jupiter’s Slut is a writer, humorist, and accidental porn star.

She prides herself on her fluency with the two scariest words in the American dialect: math and porn.

She is best known for a personal masturbation research project that turned her into an indie feminist porn producer. She fell in love with producing her unique brand of comedic porn and left her career as a middle school math teacher.

For the first thirty years of her life, Jupiter was math phobic and sexually repressed. Change in both areas of her life stemmed from stepping closer to her fears and pursuing joy. Through her work, she gives others the permission to play and the tools to revise their lives.

Jupiter’s new book, Masturbation Monday will be released in Fall 2018. You can find out more about Jupiter at jupitersslut.com, Twitter @jupitersslut, Instagram @jupitersslutpower.