29.04.2015 | Los Angeles, California, USA – California Exotic Novelties received the Most Innovative Male Product Award from Calvista Australia at the annual AdultEx Show. AdultEx is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest gathering of adult industry manufacturers and retailers. This business to business trade show highlights the best new adult products, including toys, lubricants, fetish and lingerie ranges released each year. The awards were presented during the Wild Wild West Event on Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Josh LeDuff, Chief Marketing Officer for California Exotic Novelties, says, “We are thrilled to receive the award for Most Innovative Male Product. Technology and innovation are key components for a winning product. The Apollo Alpha Stoker has everything a man wants and more.”
Apollo is designed for the contemporary man. This all-encompassing collection features strokers, kits, pumps, apparel, rings and more. The masculine packaging is eyecatching and looks great displayed together.
The award-winning
Alpha Stroker is a pinnacle piece in the Apollo Collection. It is a totally self-contained vibrating power stoker. It is USB rechargeable and features pressure sensitive squeeze pads for a customizable feel. The Alpha Stroker offers 30 functions of intense vibration, pulsation and escalation along with a memory chip that resumes the last function used.Lupe Martinez, International Account Manager for California Exotic Novelties, says, “Wow, what a great event and an incredible honor to win the Most Innovative Male Product Award. I love coming to Australia and seeing all our customers and friends at AdultEx. Winning this award was the highlight of my trip.”
During the event the CalExotics booth was filled with its newest products. Some collections being featured were Apollo, Coco Licious, Jack Rabbit, Scandal, Silhouette and Vivid Raw. JOPEN, California Exotic Novelties sister company, also made an appearance at the AdultEx booth. Envy, Essence. Key and Lust were on display.
Lupe Martinez also hosted a special presentation which gave attendees an insider’s look at the CalExotics team and the products, sales tools, and marketing programs the company has to offer. For more information about California Exotic Novelties, please visit www.CalExotics.com.
19.01.2014 | Los Angeles, California, USA – Pleasure product manufacturer California Exotic Novelties, proudly receives the Marketing Campaign of the Year Award for Coco Licious from XBIZ Magazine. Presented Thursday night, January 15, 2015 at the JW Marriott at LA Live in Los Angeles, the honor acknowledges excellence in the promotion of the best-selling collection.
Coco is the star of Ice Loves Coco, a Vegas Headliner, model, author, clothing designer and an internet sensation. She launched Coco Licious with California Exotic Novelties one year ago to rave reviews.
Coco says, “Hooray! I’m so happy we won! Susan Colvin and the entire California Exotic Novelties team are phenomenal and it’s because of our collaboration and dedication over the past year that we received this delicious honor. Thank you to everyone at XBIZ, I love it!”
The Coco Licious Collection has been making headlines around the globe and garnered over a 90,000,000 unique views across news and social media channels. It was launched with a celebrity-studded party in New York last year, promoted with personal appearances, print advertising, and a social media/PR campaign.
Susan Colvin, President and CEO of California Exotic Novelties, says, “What an incredible recognition! It comes on the heels of the phenomenal launch of her newest items at the ANME Show, which makes it even more exciting. These additions add an element of sophistication to the line and I predict even more fabulous things in the future for Coco Licious.”
The new Coco Licious items
consist of luxury massagers and personal care cosmetics. Coco worked closely with the product development team at California Exotic Novelties to create items that matched Coco’s tastes and personality, which helps ensure they will be an instant hit among her fans and followers.Because Coco likes strawberry, all the flavors and scents in the line are strawberry-based. Coco likes to empower women and couples to embrace their sexuality, and that’s what her new massagers, the Rechargeable Wand, Rechargeable Dual Wand, Remote Control Bullet, and Kegel Trainer embody.
Jackie White, Vice President for California Exotic Novelties, adds, “Everyone who came to the ANME Show was amazed by the new Coco Licious products. Holding them in their hands, smelling, and even tasting them, they saw how incredible they are. I predict these toys and personal care cosmetics will be instant best-sellers, and encourage pre-orders now to ensure fast delivery.”
For product images, Visual Merchandising Plans, videos, product information and sales materials for Coco Licious, please visit www.CalExotics.com.
CHATSWORTH, CA – Pipedream looks to add to their extensive awards collection after receiving four StorErotica Awards nominations. StorErotica Magazine will partner with the producers of ANME to host the seventh annual awards show during the July event at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport for the third consecutive year.
“We’re honored to once again have so many nominations in so many categories,” said Pipedream CEO Nick Orlandino. “We’ve worked hard to make our brands stand out among the crowd of choices in stores. Having that hard work recognized with four nominations makes it all worthwhile.”
Once again, Pipedream is nominated for “Novelty Company of the Year” after receiving the award last year. The manufacturer is also up for “Fetish Company of the Year”, as well as “Marketing Campaign of the Year” for their innovative instructional seminar, Pipedream University, and “Special Focus Award: Male Toys” for their Pipedream Extreme Toyz collection of mega masturbators and strokers.
The 2013 StorErotica Awards are determined strictly by voting on their website. Pipedream distributors, retailers, and fans are encouraged to register and vote here www.storeroticaawards.com when the website goes live from May 15 to June 7.
Ottawa, Ontario — We-Vibe took home two top industry awards at the 2013 Adultex Awards in Queensland, Australia. We-Vibe 3 is the Best Selling Pleasure Product and Thrill by We-Vibe is the Most Innovative Pleasure Product. The win marks the tenth industry award for the We-Vibe product line and the third prize for the recently introduced Thrill by We-Vibe.
“Being recognized by the industry for creating the top-selling and most innovative products makes me incredibly proud of what we at We-Vibe have created,” says CEO Danny Osadca. “The We-Vibe team works extremely hard to invent and bring to market the highest quality, most stimulating pleasure products. Thank you retailers, distributors and Adultex for recognizing our hard work.”
We-Vibe is a global sensation, with over 2 million couples in more than 50 countries sharing the vibe. The game-changing We-Vibe redefined the adult couples product category when it was commercially introduced five years ago. Worn while making love, We-Vibe is the No. 1 selling couples vibrator in the world. We-Vibe 3 comes with a convenient, one-button wireless remote, two powerful motors and a discreet travel case that doubles as a charging base.
Thrill by We-Vibe, the solo-use clitoral and G-spot vibrator, has garnered numerous accolades since its debut last fall. In addition to the Adultex Award, Thrill was awarded Highest Potential Product at eroFame 2012 in Germany and Powered Pleasure Product of the Year at XBIZ 2013 in Los Angeles. Thrill by We-Vibe features a contoured handle that allows women full control of pace, pressure and friction. Retailers can watch the latest sales training video for Thrill by We-Vibe at
we-vibe.com/thrill-demo.
Adultex is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest gathering of adult industry manufacturers and retailers. Australia’s premier adult product distributor, Calvista, organizes the annual Adultex expo in Queensland. With over 20 years’ experience, Calvista supplies the world’s leading adult brands to the strong and growing Australian, New Zealand and South East Asian markets.
For further information visit www.we-vibe.com.
Queensland, Australia – KEY by JOPEN received the Best New Pleasure Product Range Award from Calvista Australia. It is presented annually to a brand for outstanding achievement across several distinct levels including: imagery, packaging, product quality, customer satisfaction, and sales.
“It’s a great honor for KEY by JOPEN to receive this esteemed award from Calvista Australia,” says Susan Colvin, President and CEO of JOPEN. “The entire team at KEY worked very hard to bring a luxurious and affordable line to the market, which makes this accolade especially validating.”
The award was presented during the AdultEx Show on Saturday, April 27. Winners were chosen by a committee comprised of wholesale and retail professionals who look at performance in the criteria over a 12-month period.
“KEY by JOPEN is a breakout phenomenon around the world and incredibly deserving of the Best New Pleasure Product Range Award,” says Michael Basset, CEO of Calvista Australia. “For the last several months everyone has been talking about the KEY Collection. The clever packaging, premium body-safe Shin-Etsu Silicone, innovative technology and the fantastic price point make KEY by JOPEN a winner.”
KEY by JOPEN was unveiled in September of 2012 and has made a meteoric rise in the realm of pleasure products. Capturing the attention of Hollywood celebrities, the collection has been at high-profile events like Perez Hilton’s Birthday Party where it was featured in the exclusive VIP suites inside the KEY by JOPEN Celebrity Lounge.
The KEY Collection includes several different styles, including Ceres, Charms, Comet, Io, Nyx, Pyxis, Stella, and Vela. To find out more about KEY by JOPEN, visit www.JOPEN.com.
A leopard cannot change its spots – the ovo brand’s portfolio of top-quality erotic toyshas again satisfied a prestigious jury of design experts. With a total of 19 lifestyle toys,
ovo was able to march into the final of the world-renowned, as well as most importantand significant design awards of the USA, the International Design Excellence Award,
and thereby redefine the adult industry a new.
The 22-member jury of the IDEA Award, which is formed by experts from various design disciplinessuch as research, business and consulting, selected the 19 finalists from the category “Toys &Games”. Approximately 2,400 applications were listed. Since 1980, as the world’s oldest and largestcompany in this field, the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) presents the award to thebest industrial design. This award is sponsored by Business Week. When selecting the winner, userfriendliness, aesthetics and social responsibility in the production process play a major role alongsidethe innovation of a product.The fact that 19 ovo products and more than half of the battery-powered collection are consideredfor the final round under these stringent and diverse selection criteria, shows where the focus of thecompany lies. Because ovo does not only highly regard beautiful looks. Criteria such as userfriendliness, shows itself in detail like the Quick Start Guide, which allows the user quick access tothe product. The brand also greatly respects social responsibility and sustainability. Not for nothingdoes ovo emphasize the 15-year product warranty and the exclusive use of body-friendly materials.
Whether ovo’s dedication in the critical eyes of the jury in the final has also grown will bedecided soon. The team of experts will be in agreement regarding the summary. All winners willbe announced in July and the award ceremony will be held in the settings of the InternationalConference of the IDSA in August. All toys that are in the final of the awards are already allowedto wear the “IDEA Award” logo – an award of the highest quality. The logo adorns the packaging,flyers, catalogues, as well as the complete POS material and the ovo website, and thus forms anadditional seal of quality for an industry revolution.
After the entire product line of the Berlin-based company had been awarded the red dot awardin March 2013, the nomination for the most prestigious design award in the USA now once againreinforces the central idea behind ovo. “There is no greater endorsement than a compartment ofwell-known designers, who have extolled our toys in a final selection. We are very excited aboutthe final assessment”, said chief designer Philippe Reinhardt.
The decision of the jury is awaited with suspense – ovo is equally tense with regard to eroFame2013, as the company will be presenting numerous innovative design innovations for the first timeto the global public. Visit www.ovo.de for more information
The recent XBIZ Awards – held in Los Angeles, California – saw two more awards added to Planet Earth’s catalogue, thanks to FixSation and XR Brands.
FixSation, this year’s must-have couples toy, won the award for Best Couples Pleasure Product of the Year whilst XR Brands, known in the UK for Wand Essentials and Clean Stream, won BDSM Pleasure Product Company of the Year.
Wowing the judges with its unique take on couples pleasure, FixSation has been designed so that it provides clitoral pleasure without obstructing the vaginal entrance. This increases comfort for both partners and ensures that the FixSation vibrator does not dominate the experience and ruin intimacy.
XR Brands won favour after the introduction of the Master Series, which followed other successful BDSM products like Size Matters pumps, Clean Stream enemas and the sensational Zeus Electrosex range, which recently underwent a rebranding exercise which formed a platform for the launch of a collection of new accessories.
Speaking about the awards, Louise Boote, Managing Director for Planet Earth, said: “Planet Earth maintains its stance as a market leader when it comes to predicting consumer trends and these awards illustrate we continue to be ahead of the market when it comes to sourcing products and helping our partners build their brand.
“It has been a pleasure working with XR Brands and FixSation over the last twelve months. Both companies offer fantastic products that consumer’s love, which makes our job easy. They deserve the success and to win such a prestigious award for all of their efforts.”
Both FixSation and XR Brands’ products are available exclusively through Planet Earth, current holders of ETO’s Best Adult Pleasure Products Distributor and the Erotixxx Award for Best Product Assortment.
For more information on Planet Earth and to place your order for the Verspanken male masturbator, contact Planet Earth on +44 (0)1924 333 320 or email sales@planetearthwholesale.com. You can also connect with Planet Earth via Twitter @PlanetearthUK and Facebook www.facebook.com/PlanetEarthWholesale
Pipedream University (PDU) has been named “Best Manufacturer Training Program” by Michigan-based adult novelty distributor, Nalpac Ltd, the fourth company to have graduated from PDU on October 21, 2012. The honor was presented to Pipedream by Nalpac CEO Ralph Caplan, along with the rest of his team.
“This is a very high honor, I’m completely overwhelmed,” said Pipedream CEO Nick Orlandino. “Our companies have had close to a 40-year relationship and to be recognized for all of our efforts really means a lot to me. I want to personally thank Ralph and his entire team for the honors.”
To watch the video of Nalpac’s weekend at PDU, click here. After their return home, they presented the honors to Pipedream in a video, which can be viewed by clicking here.
Since the successful launch of PDU in summer 2012, five American-based adult novelty distribution companies have graduated from its two-day weekend seminar. Determined to bring the success oversees, PDU will be held at top distribution locations in the UK and Europe in early 2013.
For more information about PDU, contact your Pipedream Sales Executive or E-Mail:info@pipedreamproducts.com.
Sportsheets has been named 2012 Novelty Company of the Year by the Free Speech Coalition (FSC), which recognizes companies whose innovative business plans and practices set stellar examples within the adult industry and beyond. This year Sportsheets was recognized for its unwavering dedication to lifting the BDSM and fantasy taboo with quality products designed to bring couples closer together.
“It’s an honor to be recognized by an industry organization like FSC, a valuable resource and defender of adult companies’ who conduct fair business,” Sportsheets CEO and founder Tom Stewart said. “Sportsheets was built with integrity and quality at its forefront and we are proud to run a community-conscious company that creates must-have products that help change people’s lives.”
Each year, FSC selects a company within the sex toy realm that has demonstrated constant innovation and excellence and whose success not only benefits the business but the adult industry as a whole. FSC Executive Director Diane Duke and her board members selected Sportsheets for maintaining high quality standards and integrity while employing local contractors and proudly manufacturing more than two-thirds of its catalog in the USA.
“Year after year Sportsheets has demonstrated its ability to create quality products that are innovative and pleasing to consumers,” Duke said. “Tom and [Sportsheets President] Julie [Stewart] have always been solid supporters of the Free Speech Coalition and have consistently shared their knowledge and expertise with others in the industry. A sensationally successful company with strong good-hearted leaders, Sportsheets is a fine example of our industry’s best and brightest.”
Sportsheets has been a supporter of FSC and its efforts since the beginning, as both share similar values and ethics in business and beyond. Julie Stewart even acted as Treasurer from 2003-2004 and later FSC President from 2004-2005, further strengthening the company’s bond with the industry trade organization.
Sportsheets also was recognized for having navigated the recent “Fifty Shades of Grey” erotic novel phenomenon with poise and creativity, matching the grey theme with that of the company’s groundbreaking Sex&Mischief collection of BDSM fantasy restraints and sexy accessories.
“Sportsheet’s Sex&Mischief line has dovetailed beautifully with the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ craze that hit the novelty industry,” Duke said.
Sex&Mischief brought to the industry the first full collection of BDSM-related fantasy toys available in cohesive, wall-friendly packaging with high-fashion photography that highlights each product as a sexy accessory rather than a kinky plaything. The two must-haves have become perfect compliments and the Sportsheets team is proud to see how open and excited the world has become to the idea of using restraints and bondage in the bedroom.
For more information about Sex&Mischief, please visit http://www.sexandmischief.com.
For more information about Sportsheets, please visit http://www.sportsheets.com.
Sportsheets has been named one of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in 20120 by the “Orange County Business Journal,” honoring the family-owned-and-operated manufacturer for maintaining steady business growth since its 1993 launch.
The “Orange County Business Journal” compiles an annual list of the top companies whose business practices, growth and professionalism have left a lasting impression on the community, and this list debuts in one of the most-read issues of the year. And Sportsheets’ impact on the local community has made the company as important to its Huntington Beach, Calif., headquarters as it is to the adult retail market world-wide.
“More than half of our 500 products are made in the USA, and we employ more than 50 local contractors and employees – we create and maintain jobs for our community and beyond,” Sportsheets President Julie Stewart said. “Projected 2012 sales are estimated to double sales in 2011 and with the boom in business following the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ books we expect that number to continue growing!”
The “Orange County Business Journal” delivers readers weekly compilations of news and information pertaining to the companies, industries and figures that have built strong and reputable businesses within the region.
“Sportsheets has experienced exponential growth in the almost two decades in which we’ve been in business, especially since the debut of the award-winning Sex & Mischief collection just one year ago,” Sportsheets Founder and CEO Tom Stewart said. “This is truly exciting news and an excellent opportunity to show the mainstream business world that the adult industry features some seriously strong and successful companies. What an honor to be recognized by local mainstream media!”
For more information about Sex & Mischief, please visit http://www.sexandmischief.com.
For more information about Sportsheets, please visit http://www.sportsheets.com.