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The Score Group

The Score Group is an American publishing company based in , , that specializes in the and of adult entertainment content, including magazines, videos, and online media. Established in , the company operates as Quad International, Inc., and has grown to become one of the world's largest producers of adult print, online, and video materials, with its headquarters located near . The Score Group's flagship publication, SCORE magazine, launched in 1992 and marked its 30th anniversary in 2022 with special editions celebrating its history in the industry. Other prominent titles include Voluptuous, 18 Eighteen, and Naughty Neighbors, which collectively feature a range of adult-oriented , articles, and content distributed both in print and digitally. In addition to print media, the company produces videos and maintains subscription-based websites such as Scoreland and Score Pass, providing access to exclusive content for users aged 18 and older. The Score Group emphasizes content centered on busty models and has built a global audience through its specialized publications and multimedia offerings.

Overview

Founding and Operations

The Score Group was founded in 1992 by John Fox and his partners in Miami, Florida, establishing it as an company focused on . The company began as a niche operation emphasizing high-quality content production and direct consumer engagement, drawing on Fox's prior experience in specialized since the . Headquartered near , The Score Group centralized its operations in the city to oversee content creation, printing, and logistics. Distribution was handled through the legal entity Quad , Inc., which facilitated both domestic and international reach for printed materials. The initial relied heavily on mail-order sales supplemented by retail partnerships, allowing targeted delivery of niche adult content to subscribers and allowing the company to build a loyal customer base without broad mainstream exposure. By the late , annual sales had reached approximately $21 million, reflecting steady growth from its modest beginnings. Over the subsequent decade, The Score Group evolved from a primarily print-focused small operation into a publisher, incorporating and online platforms by the early 2000s. This shift included the launch of subscription-based websites like Scoreland.com around 2002, which expanded access to digital content and events, adapting to emerging technologies while maintaining its core niche specialization.

Business Focus and Niche

The Score Group specializes in adult entertainment content centered on "big bust" models and (big beautiful women), featuring women with natural endowments, curvaceous figures, and emphasis on voluptuous body types. This niche includes publications and media that highlight super-sized busts, hefty hips, and plump features, often showcasing models in solo, , and explicit scenarios tailored to these . For instance, flagship offerings like exemplify this focus by presenting naturally stacked women in high-production photo and video formats. The company's target demographic primarily consists of heterosexual males seeking niche content within the industry, with a particular appeal to enthusiasts of curvaceous and busty forms. Content often incorporates and softcore elements, such as teasing poses and features, to cater to this audience's preferences for celebratory portrayals of specific body ideals rather than generic fare. In contrast to mainstream adult publishers, The Score Group differentiates itself by concentrating exclusively on body-type-specific themes—prioritizing big busts and over broader pornography categories—allowing it to dominate a dedicated market segment since its inception. This targeted approach fosters a loyal following among consumers who value specialized, high-quality productions in this subgenre. The Score Group adheres to rigorous ethical guidelines in model selection and content production, including strict age verification to ensure all performers are at least 18 years old, with comprehensive records maintained in compliance with 18 U.S.C. § 2257 for and identity documentation. Model recruitment emphasizes voluntary participation and , with content reviewed prior to release to align with legal and acceptability standards unique to the niche's focus on empowering representations of curvaceous women.

History

Early Development

The Score Group was founded in 1991. It launched its flagship publication, Score magazine, in 1992 under the leadership of cofounder John Fox and his partners, marking the company's entry into adult publishing and solidifying its reputation in the big bust niche. Like other adult publishers in the , The Score Group faced distribution obstacles arising from U.S. regulations on adult content, including laws that curtailed retail placements and exposed publishers to legal scrutiny and fines for interstate transport of materials deemed offensive. Heightened competition from established giants like and further strained resources, compelling The Score Group to differentiate through specialized content amid a consolidating market. Diversification efforts advanced with the 1994 debut of companion title Voluptuous, which complemented Score by targeting similar demographics and helping to stabilize revenue streams during the decade's uncertainties.

Expansion and Milestones

In the late 1990s, The Score Group shifted toward by launching dedicated websites to complement its print publications, with Scoreland.com emerging as a key platform for online content delivery. This move marked a pivotal to the growing landscape, allowing the company to reach a broader audience through subscription-based access to photos, videos, and interactive features. By the mid-2000s, The Score Group expanded into beyond magazines, entering DVD production to capitalize on demand in the adult entertainment sector. Titles such as those in the Voluptuous and Score series were released on DVD, featuring compilations and original content that extended the company's brand into retail channels. This diversification helped solidify its position as a multi-format producer. The 2008 economic downturn posed challenges for the adult industry, but The Score Group's focus on niche big-bust content fostered customer loyalty, enabling it to maintain operations through diversified revenue streams like online subscriptions and DVD sales. In the mid-2010s, the company further adapted to streaming technologies, integrating video-on-demand and mobile-compatible playback on platforms like Scoreland.com and PornMegaLoad.com to meet evolving consumer preferences for instant access. As of 2025, The Score Group, operating under its longstanding TSG banner, continues independent ownership with no reported structural changes, emphasizing digital magazines and ongoing DVD releases from its headquarters. Recent milestones include the publication of special anniversary editions and new hardcore video compilations, underscoring sustained innovation in content production.

Publications

Print Magazines

The Score Group's flagship print publication, , launched in 1992 as a monthly dedicated to big-bust models, featuring extensive photo spreads, in-depth interviews, and pictorials that highlight natural endowments and modeling. This title established the company's niche in , with issues typically spanning 100-150 high-gloss pages that include model biographies, fan letters, and themed editorials. In 1994, the company introduced Voluptuous, a monthly magazine emphasizing plus-size glamour and BBW (big beautiful women) aesthetics, with content centered on pictorials, articles exploring body positivity in adult modeling, and features on curvy performers. Like Score, it adopted a high-gloss format of approximately 100 pages per issue, incorporating reader interactions and exclusive model profiles to foster a dedicated audience. The portfolio expanded in the early 2000s with titles targeting specific niches. XL Girls, launched in the early 2000s as a quarterly publication, focuses on BBW models with an emphasis on voluptuous figures, offering pictorials, interviews, and erotic fiction in its 100-page issues. Naughty Neighbors, debuting around 1997, specializes in amateur-style content featuring everyday women in nude and explicit layouts, published monthly with sections for reader-submitted photos and fan correspondence across its high-gloss pages. 18 Eighteen, introduced in the late 1990s (with volume 6 appearing by 2003), caters to teen-themed glamour, presenting models as 18- or 19-year-olds in solo and introductory hardcore features within its standard 100-page format. Leg Sex, starting in 1997, targets leg and foot fetish enthusiasts with specialized pictorials, articles on hosiery and footwear, and model spotlights in monthly high-gloss editions of 100-150 pages. These print magazines played a pivotal role in the company's early growth, carving out a specialized market in and body-type focused content during the and , when physical publications dominated the industry. However, circulation declined post-2010 amid the broader shift to , leading to reduced frequency for some titles—such as quarterly releases for XL Girls—while others maintained limited print runs into 2025, often bundled with DVDs for collectors. This evolution preserved their historical significance as collectible artifacts of niche publishing, with ongoing availability through specialty retailers.

Digital and Multimedia Content

The Score Group's entry into began with the launch of Scoreland in , establishing it as a subscription-based online hub for photographs and videos centered on busty models, directly extending the visual content from their flagship Score magazine. The platform offers subscribers access to extensive archives of high-resolution photosets, capturing model poses and themes in a format optimized for digital viewing, alongside streaming video content that includes solo performances and in-depth interviews with performers. By 2008, Scoreland marked its 15th anniversary with special online events highlighting historical content from 1992 to 2006, underscoring its role in bridging print origins to interactive digital experiences. Complementing Scoreland, the company operates dedicated websites for its other imprints, such as XLGirls.com, launched as a digital extension for content featuring very full-figured women, and integrated sections for Voluptuous on Scoreland, providing specialized photo and video libraries tailored to curvier models. These sites emphasize subscription models with paywalled access to exclusive material, including footage that reveals processes and model interactions not feasible in formats. As of 2025, the platforms incorporate interactive elements like user comments on blog posts and model updates, fostering unique to online delivery. Video production forms a core of the group's multimedia output, initiated alongside their print operations in 1992 and evolving into dedicated releases by the late , with DVDs featuring solo model scenes and interviews distributed through retail and direct sales. Streaming capabilities emerged in the early via websites like SCOREVideos.com, allowing on-demand access to this content in high-definition formats, which by the included enhanced compatibility for broader device support. Representative examples include series such as "Score Videos," which debuted in and focus on thematic compilations of model performances, prioritizing visual and narrative depth over static imagery. In the , The Score Group expanded its digital ecosystem with features like video options on their platforms, enabling non-subscribers to purchase individual streams, alongside Bitcoin payment integration in 2014 to streamline transactions for global audiences. This period also saw the introduction of mobile-optimized interfaces across sites, improving accessibility for users while maintaining high-resolution standards for photosets and footage. The overall content strategy prioritizes digital-exclusive elements, such as extended behind-the-scenes videos and interactive photo galleries, to differentiate from print while leveraging the company's archival library for ongoing subscriber value as of 2025.

Recognition

Industry Awards

The Score Group has received recognition in the adult entertainment industry through various awards, particularly highlighting its focus on big bust and niche content. In 2007, the company's production Busty Hookers won the Editor's Choice award for Best All Sex/ Release at the , affirming its contributions to gonzo-style filmmaking within the big bust genre. These honors underscore The Score Group's leadership in specialized categories, such as big bust releases and glamour sites, where it has garnered acclaim for excellence in production quality and niche appeal over the decades.

Nominations and Achievements

The Score Group has garnered several nominations in major adult industry awards, particularly in digital and affiliate categories. Beyond formal nominations, The Score Group's publications and websites have had a significant impact on niche genres within adult entertainment. Through brands like XL Girls, the company has helped establish standards for representation by showcasing full-figured models in dedicated content, emphasizing natural curves and in a specialized segment of the industry. The company's model scouting efforts have led to discoveries of performers who gained prominence in the big-bust and mature categories, contributing to crossovers within adult media and influencing content trends. Examples include early features of stars like and , whose careers were boosted by Score's platforms. As of 2025, The Score Group remains active in digital production, with ongoing releases on sites like and that reflect its enduring role in interactive and multimedia adult content.

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