Mike Ross reports: "The Industry's first adult video with a PG rating, is receiving good reviews and sales are starting to take off.
"Last week we received orders for about 150 videos, (as well as suggested ways that we can network with adult businesses to sell them) with adult websites and individual companies ordering them. What's very interesting is even though we have not yet started to make a PR push promoting the sale of the video, we received orders from colleges, and students.
"Colleges and students have ordered the video, because AVN's website ran a story about the tapes (also their IA 2000 publication). As a result, the mainstream media is calling us for interviews (they will be conducted in March when the video is released). The first interview request came from Duke Univ. Their Government Department also ordered copies of the video.
"The mainstream media and general public can and will relate to our product, and it is our job to use that enthusiasm to help raise money and local participation for our lobbying efforts. With grass roots support, we will be able to help defeat or stall the implementation of anti-industry ordinances that will send your legal bills through the roof.
"Additionally, starting later this week, we'll be taking orders at www.lobbyist.org, an internet site that teaches consumers how to lobby. Last week, we reviewed the video's edited version, slated for release March 1, 2000. Entitled "The XXXGeneration's Grass Roots Lobbying Guide," will be sold on a variety of websites, including Julie Ashton's, and saves you money by educating and involving owners, employees, entertainers and consumers, while organizing opposition to governmental proposals that outlaw or hamper the operations of your business.
"Conceived over eighteen months ago, the video is a joint project by the NCA and VCA Pictures. The video stars Julie Ashton, Nina Hartley, Mike Horner, Dave Cummings, Kyle Ireland, Sindee Cox, Christal Knights, Stacy Valentine, Cristi Lake and others from both sides of the camera. The video is directed by VCA's Jane Hamilton.
"Currently, the video is 42 minutes long. Later versions will be pressed on CD ROM and will include a booklet on how to lobby. If you would like more information on the project, please call us at (916) 456-7311.
"We are opening up opportunities for us to not only educate people about us, but to get corporations involved, and are doing so. In fact, when we produce the CD ROM, we expect to have corporate sponsorship and support in both advertising and distribution.
