Upon his graduation from Temple University in Philadelphia in 1982, Paul Fishbein and two friends pooled $900 to publish Adult Video News, an eight-page newsletter that reviewed the growing number of erotic videos spawned by explosion of the home VCR. Fishbein directed the conversion of that newsletter into what is now AVN Magazine, a slick monthly magazine that is now the cornerstone of AVN Media Network, a multi-million dollar conglomerate covering the full spectrum of the adult industry. Fishbein has been featured in Philadelphia Magazine and quoted in Time, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Variety, and is a regular guest on the Howard Stern Show.

Darren Roberts is the Chief Executive Officer of AVN Media Network. Roberts joined AVN in 1997 with two major initiatives – launching AVN Online Magazine and developing the Events Division.  Today Roberts focuses on maximizing AVN Media Network's finances, operations, and marketing as well as expanding the company's business both domestically and abroad. His business acumen and negotiation skills have contributed to the creation of AVN Europe and AVN Media Network's Licensing Division. Prior to joining AVN, Roberts owned and operated a successful commercial printing and publishing company.

Janet Gibson works as COO for AVN Media Network, overseeing day-to-day operations. An accomplished sales professional in both adult and mainstream, Janet knows the importance of customer relationship management and teaches the consultative-sales approach. Her "Customer First" initiatives have brought significant, measurable ROI to customers as well as increased revenues across all AVN Media Network products.

Tony Lovett came to AVN with over 20 years experience as a manager, writer, and designer. As the publisher and editor of Online magazine, Lovett oversaw the revitalization of that publication. In early 2006, he became Publisher for AVN Novelty Business where he oversees sales, financials, client relations, business development and creative direction.

Dan Miller became the editor-in-chief of AVN in December 2006. He is now in his sixth year with the publication, beginning his career in adult as an AVN.com associate editor in August 2001. Miller was promoted to associate editor of AVN magazine in February 2002, and then to features editor in June 2004. In February 2005, Miller became the managing editor of AVN.com, and in September of 2005 was promoted to editor-in-chief of AVN.com, a position in which he remains.

Renee Johnson oversees all the B2B events at AVN Media Network including Internext Las Vegas, Internext Summer, AVN Novelty Expo, GAYVN Summit, GAYVN Webmaster Retreat, and the consumer show, Erotica LA – the largest consumer shopping event in the US. She is currently charged with expanding trade show operations into Europe and Asia.

As the corporate Creative Director, Marques is responsible for strategically setting the creative direction for all AVN branded products and services. He is leading the effort to reinvent and drive the brand globally. Marques brings over 17 years of creative art experience. Prior to his role as Creative Director, he served as an art director for advertising agencies around the world, including companies in Zimbabwe, London, Miami, and Los Angeles. In his capacity as an art director, he was a visionary force for corporations such as Wal-Mart®, Coca-Cola®, Disney®, Honda®, Nissan®, Colgate®, Black and Decker® and Visa®.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Ted has over 20 years of professional experience and a B.A. in Accounting from California State University of Dominguez Hills. As AVN’s Controller, Ted oversees the day to day operation within the accounting department. Prior to coming to AVN, he was a Senior Accountant for a Linen and Uniform company where he spent 13 years focusing on improving cash flow/management and preparing financial statements. He also served as the Senior Accountant at Youbet.com where he focused on fixed assets and financial statements in order to boost the company’s profit margin.   

A newcomer to AVN Media Network, Sharan Street arrived in 2009 as the company prepared to launch its newest publication, AVN Magazine, a monthly covering all aspects of the adult industry. A veteran editor whose career most recently included a six-year stint as managing editor at L.A. Weekly, Street initially got started in journalism in college, at University of California, Santa Cruz. Before coming to L.A. Weekly she was at Metro Newspapers, a Silicon Valley-based company that published a group of alternative and community weeklies. Prior to serving as director of editorial operations there, she edited the arts and dining sections.