Holly Randall named Creator Merchant

Award-winning director, producer, photographer and media entrepreneur Holly Randall has been nominated for the 2026 XBIZ Exec Awards in the Creative Merchant of the Year category.

Voting is now open until Tuesday, November 11, on XBIZ.net.

Randall has worked in the adult industry for over twenty years, building a multimedia empire under her Holly Randall Productions banner, directing for major brands such as Penthouse, Playboy, Twistys, Brazzers and Wicked Pictures. She has published five best-selling photography books through GOLIATH, hosted the Playboy TV series Adult Film School and Digital Playground’s DP Star, and launched the long-running podcast Holly Randall Unfiltered (which now has over 400 episodes).

“I am extremely honored to be nominated for ‘Creative Businessperson of the Year,'” said Randall. “This industry has given me so much, and I’ve always tried to give it back through thoughtful storytelling, innovation, and creating platforms that elevate other creators. I’m so grateful for the teams, guests, and partners who help me grow every project I take on—it’s never a one-person journey, and this nomination means the world to me.”

The XBIZ Executive Awards spotlight the most visionary professionals driving the future of adult entertainment. Nominees are selected based on their leadership, business acumen and meaningful contributions to the community. The 2026 awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, January 14, during the annual XBIZ Honors event in Los Angeles.

Find and follow Holly Randall at HollyRandall.com and HollyLinks.com.