Adult novelty titan and American manufacturer Doc Johnson has been officially nominated for eleven XBIZ Awards.

This year, Doc Johnson’s XBIZ nominations are:

  • Pleasure Products Company of      the Year
  • The Kinky Kat (WonderLand      Collection) for Powered Pleasure Product of the Year
  • Progressive Pleasure Products      Company of the Year
  • James Deen Signature Collection      for Star Branded Pleasure Product of the Year
  • Super Sucker 2.0 for Male      Pleasure Product of the Year
  • TitanMen Tools for Gay/Lesbian      Pleasure Product of the Year
  • Wendy Williams Realistic Cock      for Alternative Pleasure Product of the Year
  • The WonderLand Collection for      Marketing Campaign of the Year
  • Spanish Fly Mints for Sexual      Enhancement Product of the Year – Dietary
  • Mood Arousal Gel for Sexual      Enhancement Product of the Year – Topical
  • The Black Rose Collection for      Soft Bondage Line of the Year

As one of the founding companies in the sex toy industry and the largest US manufacturer of adult novelties, the staff at Doc Johnson are proud to be recognized with these nominations.  Chad Braverman, COO, said “It is an honor to receive this many nominations. Everyone at Doc Johnson has worked diligently to develop innovative and exciting products as well as present and market them in an accessible and eye-catching way. It’s great to see WonderLand, Black Rose, TitanMen, Mood, Wendy Williams line and the James Deen line getting specific recognition. We’re very proud of the work we’ve put out this year.

Doc Johnson is looking forward to presenting its latest offerings at the January ANME show at the Marriott Conference Center in Burbank. Attendees can expect to view innovative and interactive displays, as well as the exciting new product collections and extensions to their most popular lines of toys that Doc Johnson has developed over the past six months.

The 2013 XBIZ Awards show is scheduled to take place at the Century Plaza Hotel in Century City on January 11th.

About DOC JOHNSON®:
Founded in 1976 and celebrating over 36 years of adult novelty dominance, Doc Johnson is the world’s largest designer and manufacturer of novelties and sex toys. Doc Johnson consistently makes the finest, most innovative and technologically advanced products in the marketplace. Its extensive catalog of more than 3,500 products includes items for men, women and couples. Among Doc Johnson’s best-known and best-selling products is its award winning line of Lucid Dreams vibrators; the Rabbit, a vibrator featured on national television; and the Pocket Rocket, the most discreet and talked-about vibrator ever made.

 

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On Thursday, November 15th, a select group of VIP guests gathered to celebrate Doc Johnson’s WonderLand Collection at Hustler Hollywood in West Hollywood. Attendees included adult entertainment personalities, adult novelty founders and media, Hustler and Doc Johnson VIP shoppers and contest winners.

The invitation-only event was held in honor of the WonderLand Collection, which was showcased throughout the party by custom art created by Doc Johnson’s art department, both oversized and actual functioning product, and costumed Hustler Honeys, as well as costumed guests! The centerpiece of the soiree was the 25-foot wide window display for the WonderLand Collection, which features oversized 3D renderings of the five WonderLand character massagers highlighted with additional subtle textural and 3D elements. Guests entered the red carpet and posed for photos in front of the window as well as the step and repeat.

“It’s a great display that’s very artistic and I think it is attracting lots of visitors into the store,” Hustler founder and industry icon Larry Flynt told XBiz. “I think the event was greatly successful. Doc Johnson has been in the business a long time and so have we, so we all try to work together.”

Alongside several members of the Doc Johnson team who toasted to their work in designing WonderLand, its creative marketing aesthetics and sales efforts, other notable party guests included adult retail industry figures including Theresa Flynt, Bonnie Feingold (owner of Honeys Place), and adult entertainment legends Nina Hartley and Ron Jeremy, among others. To see photos of the event, go to: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151371181033968.535579.204518788967&type=1&l=a53d290ca0

The extravagant party setup also featured an open bar which served a Wonderland-themed menu of drinks and featured sponsors Karma Tequila, Stone Brewery, Moreno Sparkling Wine, Hubert’s Lemonade and O.N.E. Coconut Water. Desserts were provided by Cake and Art of West Hollywood. Guests each received a gift bag courtesy of Doc Johnson, Hustler Hollywood, and additional sponsors. All were invited to partake in games of blackjack provided by Hustler Casino, with a gaming area and tables provided; as well as the DJ that kept everyone in a dancing mood. In addition to the fantastical décor and engaging activities, another highlight was the progression of a painted lady throughout the evening; the model was on display though out the entire painting process and the completed Mad-Hatter inspired outfit was revealed towards the end of the event. The party was scheduled to run till 10pm, but with such an enthusiastic crowd and packed house, the doors did not close till 11pm.

“The event was a lot of work on our part and we definitely wanted to do it for Wonderland because I think especially with an event like this, with a window like this and a line like this, the idea behind this line is so consumer driven,” Doc Johnson COO Chad Braverman told XBIZ. “It’s one of the first things that Doc has done that’s been really successful on the B2C side. Consumers are really interested in it, and really excited about the collection, they identify with it. It has this built-in fan base that already exists. To our credit, I think we have designed some great product, excellent packaging, and the price is perfect for the market. With that consumer base already built in, we want to capitalize on that as much as possible and do events like this that are not only B2B events. We have Hustler VIPs and people that won Twitter and Facebook contests with us throughout the month all here with us tonight. We’re aiming to engage the consumer and that’s good for us because that’s not something that we do normally.”

Preparations for the event began in September with the Marketing team developing the color story, details of the theme, and cultivating sponsor relationships. The success of the event hinged on the work of a new team headed by Doc Johnson’s Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Victoria Bowman-Steinour; Marketing Coordinator Evan Cohen and Visual Merchandiser Krystal Silva joined Doc Johnson in August of this year, and Elisabeth Hartman, Marketing Assistant, joined in September; all were integral to the event’s success.

The window can been seen through December on Sunset Boulevard, and is not the only collaboration between Hustler Hollywood and Doc Johnson. Additionally, Doc Johnson has also designed WonderLand in-store displays to be in place for the months of November and December in all 14 Hustler Hollywood retail locations nationwide.

For further information on the WonderLand Collection and other Doc Johnson products, as well as catalogs and supplements, marketing materials such as posters, signage, and postcards, contact Doc Johnson’s sales department at: orders@docjohnson.com

For more information on HUSTLER HOLLYWOOD, contact Colin Flynn, Advertising, Marketing, & Events, by phone: (323) 651-5400 x7688 or email: CFlynn@lfp.com



Doc Johnson today announced that, in honor of its award-winning WonderLand Collection, they’ve developed a 25-foot wide window display for Hustler Hollywood’s flagship location at 8920 West Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, CA. The WonderLand Collection window was installed November 1st and will remain on display through December 2nd. The window placement was arranged by Doc Johnson Sales Account Manager Sarai Ponce, and the concept was created by Doc Johnson’s Visual Merchandiser, Krystal Silva, and Graphic Artist, Rudy Martinez.

Doc Johnson COO, Chad Braverman says of the display, “Partnering with Hustler on this unique window display opportunity has been a great experience. The sheer size and location of the window in one of Hustler Hollywood’s landmark stores offers a huge amount of exposure and impact for the WonderLand Collection. We look forward to hearing consumer response to the life-size fantasy land we’ve created.” 


The Hustler Hollywood display window showcases oversized 3D renderings of the five WonderLand character massagers: The Kinky Kat, The Heavenly Heart, The Pleasurepillar, The Mystical Mushroom and The White Wabbit. Each character has its own unique design aesthetic represented in the window display. Several subtle textural and 3D elements were incorporated to further highlight the whimsical quality of the collection, and social networking cues were added to the window for easy sharing by fans. Response on the day of installation was strong, and Hustler expects to see consumer excitement throughout the month.

 

“Our stores are all about having fun,” said Dustin Olive, Hustler Hillywood’s Director of Operations.  “The WonderLand Collection window is not only beautiful, but it’s a perfect invitation for folks to come in and find novel items that’ll add a little spice to their life and a smile to their face.”

The window is not the only collaboration between Hustler Hollywood and Doc Johnson. The pair is celebrating the success of WonderLand by hosting a private event held at the Sunset location at a later date in November. Additionally, Doc Johnson has designed WonderLand in-store displays to be in place for the month of November in all 14 Hustler Hollywood retail locations nationwide.


For further information on the WonderLand Collection and other Doc Johnson products, as well as catalogs and supplements, marketing materials such as posters, signage, and postcards, contact Doc Johnson’s sales department at: orders@docjohnson.com



Porn superstar and crossover talent James Deen will be available to meet fans at his public signing event on October 4, 2012 from 6-9 PM. This free event will be held at the Romantix Intimate Boutique located at: 3147 San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90065. The signing is being presented by Doc Johnson, exclusive manufacturers of The James Deen Signature Toy Collection, in partnership with leading novelty retailer Romantix Intimate Boutiques. Fans will meet James Deen, and be able to purchase products from the James Deen Signature Collection onsite, as well as receive autographs including a signed souvenir glossy.

Doc Johnson’s Director of Marketing & Public Relations, Victoria Bowman-Steinour, said “We’re so happy to have partnered with James Deen and Romantix to create such a fun event for the fans. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet James Deen in person and shop his signature collection!”

James Deen said, of this event “I have the best fans in the world! Of course I am excited to meet them and let them buy my penis!”

James Deen has risen to icon status in the porn industry and has made the transition in to the mainstream with roles in major motion pictures. He has earned a devoted legion of fans due to his playful yet frisky nature and his accessibility to his fans via social media. The James Deen Signature Collection is exclusively made by Doc Johnson.

“We are excited to host James Deen, the man known for his naughty ways and LARGER than life personality at our Romantix Intimate Boutique. The Doc Johnson team has done a great job creating the ultimate toy for James’s fans. This event is free to attend and open to anyone over the age of 18.  Stop in for an autograph and photo opportunities, as well as in-store specials and prize giveaways,” said Romantix Marketing Specialist, Stacy Haskell.

The first 20 guests to arrive will receive special gifts. For more information, go to romantixonline.com or “join” the event at this link: http://www.facebook.com/events/2068334783305777/