THE BRIEFING · WEEK OF 15 JUNE 2026
Editorial on sextech since 2016
EVENTS
Xbiz is pitching a cheaper virtual conference to sextech firms squeezed by tariffs and rising costs, but the price tag is still under wraps.
This week's lead
Xbiz wants to court the sextech manufacturers and distributors feeling the pinch from cost-of-living pressure and Trump's China tariffs, and its hook is unmatched value and efficiency from a virtual event. There's a small problem with promising unmatched value when the pricing hasn't been revealed yet. A budget-conscious audience tends to notice that sort of thing.The squeeze Xbiz is pitching to is real enough though.
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