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FEATURE
Dave Levine, also known as “Sex Toy Dave,”
will give the AVN Novelty Expo keynote address
at 11 a.m. on January 22. AVN Novelty Expo
(ANE), the adult industry’s leading pleasure
products trade-only expo, will be held January
20-22, 2016, in the Paradise Tower at Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Levine became best known by his nickname
“Sex Toy Dave” after being on several reality-
TV shows, including seasons 1, 2 and 5 of
Bravo’s Millionaire Matchmaker. Levine started
his company, CNV.com, in 1995 by opening an
online mall selling everything from watches
to sneakers—and also sex toys. But after a few
months, he recalled, “the most traffic, sales
and profits came from sex toys. So I decided to
become the King of Sex Toys!”
Levine bought the domain SexToy.com for
$70 and created the first affiliate white-label
system for adult products. He also has been
running an online distribution company called
SexToyClub.com since 1999. In 2015, CNV
started AdultShopping.com, its latest white-label
marketing platform, and has quickly launched
sites for many of the top manufacturers,
marketers and websites in the adult Industry.
“We are excited to have Dave Levine giving
the keynote address at ANE,” said Beth Noonan,
event manager at AVN Media Network. “Not
only does Dave have great knowledge about the
adult industry, but his viewpoint comes from the
rapidly growing online world. And he is funny!”
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‘Sex Toy Dave’ Levine to give keynote at ANE
Sex Toy Dave has been on VH1, TV Land and Bravo, as well as several appearances on
Prosieben, Germany’s most popular entertainment channel. Levine’s speech will be followed by
questions from the audience. After the keynote, Levine and his director of technology will give a
demonstration of their new e-commerce marketing platform, AdultShopping.com.
All registered ANE and AEE attendees can attend the keynote presentation.
AVN Adult Entertainment Expo (AEE) Trade Registration includes entry to both AEE and
ANE. Attendees may choose the Expo Plus Pass for $145, which includes access to all AEE
and ANE exhibits, seminars and keynote presentation, or the All Access Pass for $225, which
provides all of the Expo Plus benefits, plus admittance to all of the Expo’s official parties. Trade
badges are available at AVNIndustryBadge.Eventbrite.com.
AEE Fan Registration consists of general admission at $65, VIP at $105, Private Suite Pass (21
and over) at $450 and the VIP 4 Day Pass at $275. Each are available for purchase at AVNExpo.
Eventbrite.com.
One of the largest adult trade shows in the world, the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo
provides an exciting and unique experience for everyone within the adult entertainment
industry, and for those who desire to learn more and meet the biggest names in adult
entertainment. The expo gives industry insiders and fans the opportunity to see the latest trends,
new additions, and hottest men and women in the world under one roof at the Hard Rock Hotel
and Casino Las Vegas.
The AVN Expo boasts more than 500 adult stars who will be in attendance, more than 150
exhibitors showcasing their products and services, 15 unique parties, numerous networking
events for industry to have quality face time together, and a plethora of educational programs
designed to teach industry newcomers what it takes to grow and succeed.
The show dates are as follows:
AVN Novelty Expo: January 20-22
AVN Adult Entertainment Expo: January 20-23
AVN Awards Show: January 23
Called “the CES of sex toys” by Wired magazine, the AVN Novelty Expo will once again take
over the Paradise Tower, and will be restricted to trade attendees. ANE’s continued growth and
success gives opportunities to businesses to expand their relationships, learn new trends, and
meet all of the important people and companies that encompass the sex toy and novelty industry.
More companies will feature there products, and ANE will hold workshops, seminars and
industry events for everyone in the novelty sector.
All industry personnel may book hotel rooms in the Paradise Tower (rates start as low as $129
dollars per night) at Reservations.HRHVegas.com.
Adult film stars, webcam girls and adult models have the unique opportunity to network and
do business with clients as well as meet and take photos with the fans and sign at this one-of-
a-kind show, which incorporates the Adult Novelty Expo and the AVN Awards Show into the
four-day event.
Of the stars who appeared at AEE, some of the top names included Jessica Drake, Asa Akira,
Joanna Angel, Bonnie Rotten, Skin Diamond, James Deen, Jessie Andrews, Anikka Albrite, Dana
DeArmond, Veruca James, Maddy O’Reilly, Marica Hase, Joslyn James, Dakota Skye, Samantha
Saint, Lisa Daniels, Tori Black, Layla Price, Alana Luv, London Keyes, Dana Vespoli, Alexis Texas,
Aiden Starr, Penny Pax, Chanel Preston, Kimberly Kane, Dani Daniels and many more.
The four-day AEE 2016 trade seminar schedule will address a spectrum of relevant subjects,
each with a panel of speakers hand-picked because of their expertise or passion for the topic at
hand. AVN Media Network will once again hold its fan seminar program which will touch on a
variety of topics, including interviews with Best New Starlet nominees for the 2016 AVN Awards,
a Q&A with top male talent and other entertaining and educational sessions.
The 2016 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo sets the stage for the 33rd annual AVN Awards
Show, which will be held Saturday, January 23, 2016 at The Joint at Hard Rock. The
annual AVN Awards Show is the premier gala of adult video and recognizes titles, individuals,
and companies for contributions to and excellence in the industry. Please note that a separate
ticket is required for admission to the AVN Awards Show.
To secure exhibit space or for sales info, contact AVN at (818) 718-5788 or aeesales@avn.com.
All facts and information about the largest adult entertainment expo in the world can be found
at AVNShow.com.
Toy Storyteller Online retail pioneer Dave Levine will speak on January 22 at the AVN Novelty Expo
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