Boom times and total burnout: three days at Europe's biggest pornography conference
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Boom times and total burnout: three days at Europe's biggest pornography conference
"Do you think about how much money you're going to make before you make a clip? Do you know what stuff sells the best? Or do you just follow your creative spark? she asks. She points to a young Ukrainian model in a gold sequined bra and denim shorts. I'm starting with you, girlfriend! We're all here to earn money. That's normal, the model replies. Her main advice, she adds, is to be super organised about uploading content regularly, to prevent subscribers drifting away."
"In a modern riverside hotel in central Amsterdam, about 1,000 adult content creators gathered last Tuesday for the biggest pornography conference in Europe. They had travelled from all corners of the continent for an event designed to help them navigate the industry's high-pressure gig economy and maximise profits. Brittany Andrews. Photograph: Judith Jockel/The Guardian A group of elderly Americans, waiting in the lobby for a windmills and Edam tour, watched them arrive with flustered bemusement."
About 1,000 adult content creators gathered in Amsterdam for a major pornography conference offering workshops, panels, and networking with executives, agencies, payment companies, and platforms. Creators came from across Europe and appeared in a range of styles from casual to extravagant. Speakers emphasised monetisation strategies, algorithm trends, and the importance of regular content uploads to prevent subscriber attrition. Brittany Andrews advised creators to be highly organised about posting and to prioritise consistency to maintain audience attention. Participants shared practical tips on content planning, traffic optimisation, and platform management to navigate a high-pressure gig economy focused on maximising profits.
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