Seminars Announced for 2025 ANE

CHATSWORTH, Calif.—AVN Media Network is pleased to announce the seminar program for the 2025 Adult Novelty Expo (ANE) Las Vegas. Trade attendees will once again have the chance to hear from leading experts in the industry in a series of educational seminars at ANE set for Jan. 22-24. The seminars are open to all registered trade attendees of the AVN Show and will be held at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Qualified buyers are eligible for free trade badges to ANE. To register for the AVN Novelty Expo, visit noveltyexpo.com. The schedule is as follows: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. The Value of Working with a Distributor The overwhelming majority of stores buy through distributors so other than ordering through them, what kind of services do they provide? What makes one distributor better than another? Why are “fill rates” so important to your business? Learn distributors secrets that you never knew existed. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. How Do You Become a Sex Educator?  Ever wonder how to gain more knowledge about sex and sexuality? Maybe it’s time to become a certified sex educator! Learn what does it take to get certified, where to find classes, what are your options, and many other avenues to better expand your knowledge base. THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Staying Right Side Up With Social Media  We all know that social media market can make or break a product or business but navigating the choppy waters with the sexual wellness products can prove challenging. Learn tips and tricks that let the censors sail right by your posts and learn words and phrases that can work on many platforms. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. The Pros and Pitfalls of E-Commerce Over thirty years, the internet has become a global marketplace for every imaginable product, including adult. But questions remain about e-commerce such as “Should I start my own website?” “What’s involved with drop shipping?” “Should I use an independent credit card processor?” “Will my internet hosting company shut me down?” “Should I use the Shopify platform?” and “Should I be concerned about banking?” Experts in many aspects of the “other side of the business” will guide you through these tricky and challenging times. 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Brand Ambassadors – How to Break Into the Business It’s one thing to be selling products to consumers but another to represent a brand to buyers at every level. Part educator, part road warrior, and part manufacturer rep, Brand Ambassadors provide a depth of knowledge on their product line that is unparalleled by any other salesperson in the field. FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. PFAS: What Are They and What Do They Mean For You As more and more consumers become savvy about what they put on and in their bodies, they may pose deeper questions to you. PFAS are long-lasting chemicals, known as forever chemicals, and consumers are starting to question their presence in lubes and more. And you thought phthalates was the last ingredient you had to deal with! 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Supplement Sales with Supplements There is a vast quantity of supplements on the market specifically created for the adult industry: everything from “boner pills” to DHEA and other additives which often skirt FDA approval. But what ingredients are considered safe and effective? Should you offer these products in your business? Which are better: topical or ingested? Learn more about this ever-changing facet of our diverse retail community. To see full schedule, visit noveltyexpo.com