PRAGUE – Thirty-five adult industry companies and individuals were toasted Wednesday evening inside a venerated Czech Republic landmark when the sixth-annual YNOT Awards crowned 2016’s best of the best in the business-to-business sector of online adult entertainment.
The opulent National House of Vinohrady served as backdrop for the elegant-yet-relaxed gourmet dinner and ceremony. Co-hosted by YNOT Group LLC co-owner and awards show producer Jay Kopita and First Mobile Cash Senior Sales Manager Laura Cebrian — assisted by Fleshlight trophy girls — the celebration was lively and amusing. Kopita called the two dozen short videos submitted by sponsors and nominees “creative and fun.”
Eagerly anticipated every year, the YNOT Awards were the first to let the industry speak for itself regarding the most reliable, reputable and ethical people and companies working in the online space. Nominees are suggested by their peers; the entire industry is invited to vote.
Only the two Hall of Fame inductees — Michael Reul and Epoch — were selected by YNOT staff. Reul is an industry veteran who has been the driving force behind some of the most influential companies in the adult internet space. He continues to move the industry forward. Epoch was one of the original payment processors for the adult industry and remains a vital force in adult internet commerce.
More than 150 companies and individuals were nominated this year. The winners are:
Best Cam Platform (North America): Chaturbate
Company of the Year: Affil4You
Businesswoman of the Year: Jo Merlone
Businessman of the Year: Joey Gabra
Best White Label Provider: WebcamWiz
Best Traffic Services Company (North America): TrafficJunky
Best Traffic Services Company (EU): PlugRush
Best Retail Affiliate Program: FNCash.com
Best Revenue Program: PussyCash
Best Emerging Cam Studio: ManeQueen
Best Newcomer: Quantox
Best Mobile Revenue Program: BrokerBabe
Best Mobile Brand: Affil4You
Best Merchant Services: Netbilling
Best Marketing Campaign: Affil4You
Best Live Cam Revenue Program (North America): Flirt4Free
Best Live Cam Revenue Program (EU): BongaCash
Best Live Cam Model: Sasha Red
Best Gay Revenue Program: Men Network Cash
Best IPSP: CCBill
Best Industry Trade Show: The European Summit
Best Industry Representative: Jeff Wilson
Best Cam Platform (EU): ImLive
Best Hosting Company: MojoHost
Best Emerging Traffic Company: Traffic Company
Best Emerging Mobile Company: SGM Pro
Best Emerging Brand: ClickAdu
Best Dating Company: FriendFinder Networks
Innovative Product: Kiiroo
Best Cam Studio: Studio-20.ro
Best Alternative Billing Company: Paxum
Best Adult Internet Brand: JuicyAds
Best Adult Business Services: Webmaster Central
YNOT Hall of Fame (Individual): Michael Reul
YNOT Hall of Fame (Company): Epoch
The 2016 YNOT Awards were presented by industry news and networking site YNOT.com thanks to the largesse of exclusive Platinum sponsors Fleshlight and its affiliate program FNCash along with Gold sponsors ClickAdu, AdultForce, Traffic Junky, First Mobile Cash, Traffic Company, Affil4You, PussyCash, Live Cam Awards, Charm Group, Y.E.S. Studio, BongaCash, Flirt4Free, Studio 20, PlugRush, EroAdvertising and Terpon.
