LA Direct Models Named Event Sponsor for 2012 AEE

LOS ANGELES—The 2012 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo is pleased to announce that LA Direct Models has been named an event sponsor. The show begins on Thursday, Jan. 18 and runs through Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 in the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas.

“Direct Models is delighted to participate fully in the new AVN show,” said CEO and founder of LA Direct Models Derek Hay. “We are especially pleased that AVN has made the show focused on the girls themselves with an unprecedented effort to arrange for and organize that we and other agencies and our model clients are made welcome at the show, so that the maximum number of girls may attend. After all—isn’t this business all about the girls anyway? This will be a different show this year, more hands on and interactive. We are looking forward to it.”

The list of talent that will be signing at the LA Direct booth inside the all new AEE Fan Fest include Aleksa Nicole, April O’Neil, Asphyxia Noir, Brandy Aniston, Eden Adams, Lea Lexis, Lexi Swallow, Liza Del Sierra, Randi Wright, Spencer Scott, Taylor Wane, Tory Lane, Yurizan Beltran, Capri Anderson, Riley Evans, Emily B and Lou Lou.

“We are excited to have LA Direct Models involved with the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo,” said Theo Sapoutzis, chief executive officer for AVN. “The incredible talent that LA Direct has will be one of the many highlights of this year’s show.”

Started in 2000, LA Direct Models represents more than 120 female performers and 30 male performers—the most of any agency in the industry. LA Direct represents numerous AVN Award-winning girls and exclusive contract stars. The company has expanded to represent production professionals such as makeup artists, videographers, directors, still photographers and more.

All fan, trade and press attendees can go to AdultEntertainmentExpo.com for the 2012 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo (AEE), which will be held at its new home, The Hard Rock Hotel. AEE will showcase an incredible lineup of the biggest names the adult industry has to offer, the hottest adult stars from around the world, a robust trade seminar program, stage shows, musical performances, and a first look at the cutting-edge technology behind some of the most innovative sex toys and novelties on the market today, and in the future.

For the first time in its history, The Hard Rock Hotel will host all facets of the expo, as well as the 2012 AVN Awards.

One of the largest adult tradeshows in the world, AEE brings together an exciting and unique experience for everyone within the adult entertainment industry. AEE trade registration includes the AVN Novelty Expo (ANE), the industry’s leading B2B trade expo for pleasure products, the AEE Trade Show, and for the first time, the AEE Fan Fest, giving fans never-before-seen access to the industry and its participants.

In a first, AEE will be presenting over 12 official parties held throughout Las Vegas, where attendees of the expo have the opportunity to upgrade their tickets to attend these events.

Wednesday is restricted to trade attendees only, and special “trade only” hours on Friday and Saturday will restrict access to industry professionals and the media in order to permit exhibitors to make and build business and media contacts before fans are allowed into the Expo.

Trade registration provides badge holders access to all AEE and ANE seminars, the main exhibit hall during all show hours, and the AVN Novelty Expo. Special Fan Tickets are also now available at fall discount rates. The VIP Fan Package includes access to the Fan Fest featuring over 300 adult stars, separate VIP Entrance, dedicated registration area, AEE Show Directory, and a complimentary T-shirt for $100.

The 2012 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo (AEE) is dramatically expanding its audience reach with the creation of an AVN-AEE Virtual Ticket allowing registrants to view and participate in the iconic Las Vegas event from the privacy of their own home. Wicked Pictures exclusive contract star Jessica Drake and MrSkin.com founder Jim McBride will be VirtualCast hosts alongside popular Midwest radio personality Rover. A Virtual Ticket is $19.99 and available at AdultEntertainmentExpo.com

The 2012 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo sets the stage for the 29th annual AVN Awards Show, held Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. The annual AVN Awards 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.