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Playboy is losing its shirt-and not in the good way This article focuses on how after decades of success, Playboy is in dire straits, having lost 14% of its revenue in one quarter of 2008. With Playboy being one of the few publicly traded adult industry companies, it gives insight into the financial situations of similar companies.

Some Gentlemen's Clubs Strip Down Upscale Offerings as Business Slumps Magazine and video companies are not the only ones being hit by the recession. According to this articles, strip clubs are also feeling the pinch as they shed their upscale images in favor of a no frills environment. It also explains how the adult industry has become a refuge for women recently out of work.


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