AVN Publications, Inc., the leading company in adult media and publishing, today announced that Darren Roberts has been appointed CEO. He takes the post having previously served as the Company's vice president and COO. Paul Fishbein will continue to serve as the company’s president.
“I’m extremely pleased with the expansion of Darren’s role,” Fishbein said. “His vast experience and strong management skills will allow AVN to exceed the company’s expectations over the upcoming years. His contributions thus far have aided in the company’s growth tremendously. This change in upper management will further strengthen the company’s position as the leader in the marketplace.”
Roberts stepped into his AVN role in 1996, assuming responsibility for the company’s strategic planning, technology development and management. Since then, he has been key in the acquisition of another trade magazine and B2B show, AVN Online and Internext Expo; expanded the company’s consumer-based show, Erotica Los Angeles; and created strategic partnerships with key companies including a deal with Sirius radio network and Vudu. Prior to AVN, Roberts owned and operated a printing and publishing business based in Pasadena, Calif.
AVN built on more than 22 years of experience to become a global leader in the adult entertainment community. Founded in 1983, AVN’s portfolio of business units include the widely-recognized monthly industry journals, AVN, AVN Online and AVN Adult Novelty Business; the leading industry conventions, AVN Adult Entertainment Expo, Internext Las Vegas, Internext Summer and AVN Adult Novelty Expo; the popular consumer show, Erotica Los Angeles; as well as online coverage through the AVN.com news and information portal, with cutting-edge industry e-newsletters. AVN also hosts the annual AVN Awards, dubbed the “Oscars of the Adult Industry,” and the GAYVN Awards.
