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Alec Helmy
President & Publisher of XBIZ™
Alec Helmy is the founder, president, and publisher of XBIZ, an American publisher of business news and information for the sex industry.1 He founded Adnet Media, which operates XBIZ and its affiliated publications, in 1998.14 Helmy is a veteran of the adult internet industry and a founding member of the Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP).1
As the leader of XBIZ, Helmy oversees various industry-related products and events, including:
- XBIZ Awards - the adult entertainment industry's largest business-to-business awards show1
- XBIZ World Magazine and XBIZ Premiere Magazine - trade publications for the digital media and retail sectors of the adult industry1
- XBIZ.com - an adult industry business news and resource portal1
- XBIZ conferences and networking events1
Helmy is frequently cited in mainstream media articles about business trends and practices in the adult entertainment industry.1 He has also been involved in various industry initiatives, such as writing an open letter to Google urging them to reconsider their position on banning adult-oriented website advertising.2
In addition to his role at XBIZ, Helmy has served on the board of directors for the Free Speech Coalition, further demonstrating his involvement in industry advocacy.3
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