02.03.2015 | Los Angeles, California, USA – Jopen announced that new product videos for Lust Envy and Key are available online. The films convey all the features and benefits of each product in a fun and entertaining way. In this way they are perfect for complementing online products pages, employee training or for use on in-store monitors.
 


 
The videos are featured on video logowww.Jopen.com and as well on the YouTube page. The shorts films can be found on each individual product’s page or on the Jopen videos page. Another option for access and use for implementation is an Excel spread sheet with all the embed codes, which can also be found the videos page. To find out more, please visit www.jopen.com.



26.02.2015 | Zwaagdijk, the Netherlands – Eropartner, one of Europe’s leading and award winning distribution companies has revealed the top 5 most viewed videos on its YouTube channel – www.youtube.com/eropartner.
 


 
In the coveted number 1 slot, is the TENGA eggs commercial followed by the Male Edge instructional video in the number 2 position. In number 3, it’s the Ohmibod Naughtibod commercial and the Durex Play Lubricants commercial comes in at number 4. Last but not least, at number 5 it’s the Big Tease Toys VerSpanken commercial.
 
Informative, eropartner_youtube_top5education and entertaining it is no surprise that collectively the Eropartner Top 5 YouTube videos have had a massive 1.5 million views to date.
 
Eropartner launched its YouTube channel in 2005. Inspired to provide an avenue where companies could communicate their brand message and information about their products in a way in which the manufacturer wanted. Eropartner knew this would serve as an additional sales and marketing tool that would help the manufacturer and the retailer to showcase and explain the product and for the end consumer in understanding it.
 
The channel currently features 520 videos and has over 700 channel subscribers. To date, the Eropartner YouTube channel has received in excess of 3.7 million views.
 
This service is available to all the brands Eropartner represents and it is free to submit video content. All videos featured are made available to Eropartner customers, who are encouraged to share and to utilise the videos to help sell product.
 
Elcke Wieffering, buyer at Eropartner, says: “The videos can be used for in-store screens, staff training and online sales. Our channel is updated every week and the numbers show product videos are important, whether it’s instructional or commercial. All product videos are shown on our distribution website as well, this combined with the product descriptions and pictures our customers are being informed in the best way possible. It’s another great tool for us to support the brands we carry.” For further information on Eropartner, please visit the official website: www.eropartner.com.



02.02.2015 | Chatsworth, California – Pipedream stole the headlines in this month’s Newsweek Special Edition titled Fifty Shades: Exploring the Sexual Revolution. The 99-page issue covers everything from the author of the book to sex toy suggestions – where Pipedream’s Icicles No. 12 and Jimmyjane’s Form 4 can be found.
 


 
“Toy Closet” highlights title nw fsog“what a woman really wants for the night of passion she deserves,” suggesting products along with quotes from real women across the country.
“I love how discreet this thing is,” said one woman on her Icicles No. 12. “I accidentally left it out when my parents were over, and they complimented my ‘beautiful sculpture.’”Another woman shared love for her Form 4. “Since I bought this, I don’t mind so much when my man travels for business.”
 
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“We’re so excited to find our toys in such a prominent mainstream publication,” said Pipedream PR Manager Sabrina Dropkick. “This just proves that Pipedream is the people’s first choice in high-quality, unique pleasure products, solidifying our position as the #1 adult novelty brand in the world.”
 
Find your limited edition Newsweek on select newsstands now until March 10. The entire “Toy Closets” piece from Newsweek is also available on the official Pipedream blog.



27.01.2015 | Los Angeles, California, USA – Jopen, one of the world’s leading luxury pleasure product brand, wins the prestigious “O” Award for Outstanding Body or Skin Care Line. The “O” Awards ceremony was held in conjunction with the annual Adult Novelty Expo in Las Vegas on Thursday, January 22, 2015.
 


 
Susan Colvin, President and CEO of susan colvin Jopen, was there to accept the award. She says, “What a wonderful honor to receive! Essence is an amazing collection of personal care cosmetics made in the USA, with the finest ingredients. The team at Jopen worked hard to develop the perfect formulas and should be proud of their accomplishment.”
 
Free of harsh chemicals, Essence is never tested on animals and contains natural, body-friendly ingredients like peppermint extract, jojoba, ginger root, chamomile, grape seed oil and many others. Exquisite glass bottles, a feature inspired by high-end perfumes, ensure product stability.
Additionally, all Essence products are parben-free, Ph-balanced, mineral-free, petroleum-free, hypoallergenic, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, flavor-free, sugar-free, phosphate-free and fragrance-free.
 
Robin Stewart, Brand Manager for Jopen, adds, “This is fabulous! Essence is fast becoming the biggest name in luxury personal care cosmetics. They are a must-stock for retailers who carry the best for discerning consumers. Thank you to Sherri Shaulis, Sharan Street, Sara Harter, Theo Sapoutis, and everyone at AVN!”
 
The Essence Collection includes:
Elevate, a G-Spot arousal crème. Peppermint extract helps stimulate blood flow to the G-Spot. Safflower seed oil helps lubricate and soften this sensitive erogenous zone.
 
Excite, an arousal gel for her. Cocoa extract helps stimulate the clitoris while ginger root extract assists with blood flow. The rich, thick gel stays in place and is easy to use.
 
Satisfy, an arousal gel for him. The powerful combination of Argnine and Ginger extract is the key to helping improve circulation by relaxing blood vessels.
 
Strength is a male prolong crème. Clove flower oil is the active ingredient to help vitality. Shea butter and almond oil offer a smooth, sensual application.
 
Gratify, an oral pleasure gel that’s made with natural ingredients, so there’s no flavor. Gratify uses menthyl lactate for a cooling effect. Can be used to arouse the clitoris, penis, nipples, and other sensitive spots with a unique tingling sensation.
 
Rejuvenate controls moisture in personal areas for either him or her. Use as an all-over body antiperspirant to feel more comfortable during intimate moments. Tapioca starch helps maintain desired amounts of body perspiration in the most delicate areas. Aloe leaf juice offers soothing properties.
 
Satin is a personal moisturizer that can be used with a lover, during solo play or with pleasure toys. Water-based for universal appeal, Satin feels silky-soft and is safe for nearly any purpose.
 
Lavish is a personal moisturizer lubricant that’s silicone-based and can be used with a lover, during solo play or with pleasure toys. Silicone-based means it feels rich, silky and luxurious against the skin. Aloe and vitamin E make it soothing. Since Lavish is made with pure silicone, it is also safe for use with pure silicone pleasure toys such as Vanity, KEY, ENVY, LUST and EGO by Jopen.
 
Relaxer is a luxury anal lubricant. Ginger root helps relax muscles for tranquil yet courageous anal explorations.
 
Renew is a luxury toy cleaner that helps keep pleasure products like new. Water-based, Renew is infused with lavender and tea tree oil which both have natural cleansing attributes.
Indulgence is a massage oil infused with chamomile and rosemary. Four oils: olive fruit, jojoba, sesame, and grape seed oil which make Indulgence live up to its name.
 
Sooth is a massage oil, too. It’s infused with peppermint and rosemary. It also features four oils: olive fruit, jojoba, sesame, and grape seed oil which make any massage feeling soothing.
For more information on Essence by Jopen, and other luxury collections, visit www.Jopen.com.



22.01.2015 | Wasserbillig, Luxembourg – On January 12 and 13, the first Sexual Health Expo (SHE) for end-customers opened its doors in Los Angeles. pjur was a Gold Sponsor of the event and, with its high-quality personal lubricants, was received enthusiastically, in particular by the many female visitors.
 


 
For pjur med Repair Glide, the company won a coveted SHE Award in the category “Best Sexual Health Product for Women”, and the top seller pjur Original won the award for “Best Sex Enhancement Product”.
 
The pjurRichie, Yasmeen and Alexander with SHE Awards group stand drew a crowd – and no wonder: There was a lot of interesting information about the company, its products and promotions, as well as product samples for interested visitors.
 
pjur med personal lubricant, with natural and nature-identical ingredients, and the two products for women, pjur Woman, which is silicone-based, and pjur Woman Nude, a water-based product with no additives, impressed women right across the board. “Customers who value sustainability and quality are at the right place when they come to pjur. This is what made our presence at the retail trade fair such a hit. We’re also very proud of our two SHE awards, which are a further sign of our success here,” says Alexander Giebel, founder and CEO of the pjur group.
SHE targeted singles and couples of all ages who are interested in the latest facts, studies, tips and tricks relating to the subject of sex. pjur and many other exhibitors put on workshops, presentations and much more, drawing in a large number of visitors and putting a smile on the faces. For more information on pjur, visit www.pjur.com.



20.01.2015 | Wakefield, UK – Planet Earth has announced its eagerly awaited new range of technologically advanced vibrators are now in stock and ready for dispatch. The full range includes nine uniquely styled and innovative vibrators each of which has been designed to have its own unique identity.
 


 
Following an announcement SimmeEye_2before Christmas, Planet Earth has broken pre-order records for their exclusive Svakom brand and expects demand to continue throughout the year. Key products in the range include the Siime Eye, a six speed vibrator with built-in high definition camera to capture the most intimate moments of pleasure. Featuring a light for improved visibility and Wi-Fi connectivity, the Siime Eye can broadcast crystal clear images up to 30m away that can be viewed on a computer or a mobile phone. 100% waterproof the Siime Eye can be taken almost anywhere and thanks to its super fast USB recharging it is ideal for spur-of-the-moment fun.
 
Other items in the line which have caught customer’s imaginations include the Lester, a self-heating 8-mode vibrator that warms up to 40 degrees. Not only does the Lester feature a clitoral and an internal stimulating shaft, it has 8 modes of function and can last up to an amazing 48 hours on a single 2.5 hour charge.
 
SvakomLester_1Both of these devices are must have items prior to Valentine’s Day, which is expected to cause a surge in orders of adult products partly due to the release of the eagerly anticipated Fifty Shades of Grey movie.
Speaking about the Svakom range, Louise Boote, Managing Director of Planet Earth, said: “We have been overwhelmed by the fantastic reception the Svakom range has gained since we launched our pre-Christmas press release. We were inundated with emails and pre-orders, just showing how well the UK adult market responds to innovation.
 
“It’s clear every adult shop would benefit by taking these products and getting them online ASAP so that they enjoy the fruits of what is sure to be an unprecedented first and second quarter of adult sales due to the impending hype surrounding the Fifty Shades of Grey movie launch.”



Huntington Beach, California – XR Brands is proud to release digital catalogs for its 14 popular brands, the company’s latest effort to reduce its carbon footprint while giving retailers new interactive ordering tools. Each new catalog makes it fast, easy and eco-friendly to update with new products, pages and accessories and provides customers with buyer-friendly features not possible with traditional paper catalogs.
These catalogs convey the true sense of each unique brand with fully searchable pages, image zoom capability, and a share function that allows the viewer to send a desired product page to colleagues in an instant. The portable paperless format lets buyers view each catalog on any smart phone or tablet, quickly find a product of interest and with one touch save or print any page in PDF format.
“We expand our lines with new products and features almost monthly and we’d have to print new catalogs each quarter just to keep up, so creating digital catalogs was the most cost-effective and earth-friendly way to keep our customers updated,” XR Brands General Manager Randy Alvstad said. “These new catalogs give each brand a clear ‘identity’ and make it fast and easy for buyers to explore and understand the market we’re trying to reach.”
Providing digital catalogs also helps retailers and distributors “go green” with paperless ordering options, which inspires XR Brands customers to consider reducing their own carbon footprints.
“XR Brands is dedicated to being proactive with easing our environmental impact while catering to the unique needs of our clients and while it’s not always easy, going digital with our catalogs was the perfect way to start,” XR Brands Brand Manager Michael Merrill said. “We’re also exploring ‘greener’ packaging options and creating displays with interchangeable signs and digital video frames to eliminate paper waste.”
The new digital catalogs are now available from one easy access page – head to www.xrbrands.com/e-catalogs to download yours today!
For sales information please email Alvstad at randy@xrbands.com
To view the full XR Brands lineup, please visit www.xrbrands.com.



North Hollywood, California – Doc Johnson is now offering a full-sized display unit designed especially for the best-selling WonderLand collection.
The WonderLand display is designed perfectly amplify the whimsical look of the product packaging and is offered as a loaded or unloaded unit. The loaded display includes ten testers that fit perfectly into cut-outs on top of the shelf. It also includes 3 of each sku for all of the massagers, the cock rings and the lubricants, as well as 2 POP displays that come with 12 potion bottles each, giving retailers a total of 79 items. The unloaded display does not include any WonderLand products but ships ready to be filled with existing stock.
Doc Johnson’s Visual Merchandiser, Krystal Silva, says “We are proud to offer such a versatile and bold display unit for WonderLand. Shoppers will be drawn to the whimsical bookshelf and eager to play with the storybook testers. This is a very exciting addition to our extensive in-store support program.”
This modular display is comprised of six separate pieces that can be reconfigured and used as a free-standing floor display, mounted on the wall or separately on countertops and shelves.
For further information, catalogs and supplements, marketing materials such as posters, signage, and postcards, and instructions on how to order, contact Doc Johnson’s sales department at: order@docjohnson.com



Chino, CA – We have all new items to add to the Tantric collection. The 10-Function Tantric Remote Control, Tantric 10-function Namaste Massager and the Tantric Karma are now available and ready to ship. Balance, energy, sensuality, love, and harmony…the Tantric collection will take you to a place where all things are possible.
Call your sales representative today for these new items, or any of the other best-selling products from California Exotic Novelties. Be sure to take advantage of our highly acclaimed Visual Merchandising Plans. Displayed together with signage the VMP is a great way to highlight this collection!
For further information click www.calexotics.com

 



Huntington Beach, CA – Due to continued market conditions and cost increases in bird feathers throughout the world, Sportsheets will be instituting a price increase on all Ostrich and Starburst Feather Ticklers starting May 6, 2013. The new wholesale price on all Ostrich & Starburst Feather Ticklers is $4.25. All products are in stock and available for shipping.

For further information click www.sportsheets.com