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Fri 27th September 2013
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New gTLD Registration Strategies: Preparing for the Inevitable - As we draw closer to the first new gTLD registry launch, many companies are beginning the arduous task of developing their new gTLD registration and blocking strategies. And after speaking with dozens of clients, I can tell you that the planned approaches are ranging from very minimal registration and blocking strategies for one or two core brands, all the way through to registrations of multiple brands in every single new gTLD registry. Generally speaking, we are recommending that companies ... read more ...
 
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Brand Protection: Importance of Registering Multiple TLDs - (Ping! Zine Web Tech Magazine) – As most business owners understand, one of the first steps to establishing an online presence for a company is the selection of a domain name. As one of the most important elements of your website, the domain name is what your current and potential customers use to find your website on the internet. One part of this element that might not be as obvious to small business owners is the need to register your domain under multiple top-level ... read more ...
 
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Can gTLD / nTLD Pre Registration Lists Help You Find Good Domain Names? - With the new TLDs coming soon(ish), domain registrars like 101 Domain, 11, Name.com, and others have been taking pre-reservations. While these are non-binding, it gives the registrars and TLD applicants some decent data about what the demand will be like when these TLDs come on the market. I wonder if this data would be helpful to domain investors today who want to find domain names that will be in demand in the future. Rick Schwartz posted an article today that got me thinking about ... read more ...
 
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With launches looming, gTLD applicants expand on their plans - For a long time, gTLD applicants have kept their cards close to their chest, with application documents providing the sole clue as to their intentions. Over the past week, applicants have been more forthcoming about their motivations for applying and how they will position their new online offerings. Google was one of the key players in the first round of gTLD applications, bidding for 98 strings. Speaking at the Digital Marketing gTLD Strategy Congress, currently taking place in London, ... read more ...
 
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I nuovi domini generici di primo livello si apre una nuova e audace era con i … - Share and Enjoy Guest Post di Jerome Sicard, Regional Manager, Southern Europe di MarkMonitor ® La prossima pietra miliare nell’espansione dello spazio dei nomi di dominio è rappresentata dal tanto atteso arrivo dei domini generici di primo livello (gTLD). I domini di primo livello (TLD) costituiscono la parte del nome di dominio che si trova a destra del punto -. com, .net, ecc. Attualmente vi sono 22 domini di primo livello, ma con l’introduzione ... read more ...
 
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Call to Action: Prepare for New gTLDs - You know how your mother doesn’t understand this business about new top-level domains? Now is the time to explain it to her carefully because the web is about to get a major upgrade.After months of delay, applicants for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) – the text to the right of the dot in a web address – are now signing contracts in rapid succession. To date, applicants have signed registry agreements for 45 gTLDs with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), which ... read more ...
 
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Is the Risk Real With the New gTLD Program? - It's late in the new gTLD day and the program looks to be inching ever closer to the finish line. Yet last minute hiccups seem to be a recurring theme for this ambitious project to expand the Internet namespace far beyond the 300 odd active TLDs in existence today (counting generics and country codes). A drive for growth which is already underway, with 63 gTLD contracts now signed as of mid September. The list includes incumbents like .COM, of course, but also a spate of the first of the new ... read more ...
Thu 26th September 2013
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LogicBoxes to Host Webinar for New gTLD Applicants on Vertical Integration - LogicBoxes, the leader in providing Business Automation Solution for companies in the Domain and Hosting Industry, will be conducting a webinar on the 3rd of October, 2013, for all New gTLD Applicants. The Webinar would give valuable insights to New gTLD Applicants on the various TLD Distribution models, including a Vertically Integrated model which ICANN has only recently lifted a restriction on. In 2014, we will see 1000+ new gTLDs hitting the market and with only 500+ active Registrars ... read more ...
 
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How fashion brands can stay on trend with the internet’s new top-level domain … - Even in the current Internet landscape of only 23 generic top-level domains (gTLDs)—including .com, .net, .org and a handful of others—many organizations find that protecting against domain name infringement is quite a challenge. To make the challenge even more formidable, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is currently considering applications to add up to 1,400 new gTLDs to the Internet landscape, with some gTLDs opening for domain name registrations beginning ... read more ...
 
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The Maturing Domain Industry - Day one of the Digital Marketing and gTLD Strategy congress is happening in London today. As we inch ever closer to new gTLDs actually launching on the Internet, business models and marketing approaches are becoming clearer and better defined. This was evident in today's presentations and workshops, with applicants and current TLD operators alike showing much greater depth of thought into how these namespaces might actually be of use to Internet users. That's often been missing from new gTLD ... read more ...
 
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Demand Media Welcomes Claire Carroll as Head of Marketing for United TLD – 4 - Digital Industry Strategist Will Spearhead Efforts for Historic New gTLD Launch Demand Media (NYSE: DMD), a leading media and domain services company, today is pleased to announce its recent hire of Claire Carroll, who joins the team in Dublin, Ireland as Head of Marketing for United TLD, a Demand Media subsidiary. United TLD is investing to become a world-class registry and leader in new generic Top Level ... read more ...
 
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Demand Media Welcomes Claire Carroll as Head of Marketing for United TLD - Related:Press Release, News Demand Media (NYSE: DMD), a leading media and domain services company, today is pleased to announce its recent hire of Claire Carroll, who joins the team in Dublin, Ireland as Head of Marketing for United TLD, a Demand Media subsidiary. United TLD is investing to become a world-class registry and leader in new generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs). Carroll will be responsible for United TLD's marketing plans and strategy execution as the company prepares for the ... read more ...
 
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Calculators at the ready? Donuts’ gTLDs DPML launches, likely costs emerge - Last week WTR reported on Donuts’ plans to operate a Domain Protected Marks List (DPML) in the new gTLD strings it runs. The largest investor applicant in new gTLDs, having initially bid for 307 strings, the company has now officially launched its offering, which is designed to enable mark owners to block trademarks across multiple strings for one fee. While all gTLDs are required to comply with the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH) and Uniform Rapid Suspension protections, given the sheer ... read more ...
 
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Frank Schilling Live From London: “.Com Will Become Like AM Radio” - The Digital Marketing gTLS Strategy Congress conference kicked off today with Frank Schilling of Unregistry, laying out how he see the future of the domain name space and its the new gTLD program. Mr. Schilling was being interviewed on stage by Kevin Murphy of Domainincite.com As always Mr. Schilling had some interesting observations and bold predictions: Big brands placed their internet presence on .com as it meant commerce smaller brands and companies followed them into .com Now we are going ... read more ...
 
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Demand Media Welcomes Claire Carroll as Head of Marketing for United TLD - DUBLIN--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Demand Media (NYSE: DMD), a leading media and domain services company, today is pleased to announce its recent hire of Claire Carroll, who joins the team in Dublin, Ireland as Head of Marketing for United TLD, a Demand Media subsidiary. United TLD is investing to become a world-class registry and leader in new generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs). Carroll will be responsible for United TLD's marketing ... read more ...
 
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ICANN Set To Launch New Generic Top-Level Domains: Understanding The … - Terms Conditions and Privacy Statement Mondaq.com (the Website) is owned and managed by Mondaq Ltd and as a user you are granted a non-exclusive, revocable license to access the Website under its terms and conditions of use. Your use of the Website constitutes your agreement to the following terms and conditions of use. Mondaq Ltd may terminate your use of the Website if you are in breach of these terms and conditions or if Mondaq Ltd decides to terminate your license of use for whatever reason. Use ... read more ...
 
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BRS Media’s dotFM Offers 15th Year Anniversary Half-Off PremiumPlus .FM … – Virtual - For the first time in over 15 years, the .FM TLD is offering PremiumPlus Domains at 50% Off! San Francisco CA (PRWEB) September 26, 2013 BRS Media Inc., a diverse and growing media e-commerce firm that helps traditional and interactive media companies build and brand on the power of the Web, today announced that dotFM, the .FM top-level domain registry, is offering listed PremiumPlus .FM Top-Level Domains at 50% off listed retail prices for a limited time only. The list of Premium Domains, ... read more ...
 
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BRS Media’s dotFM Offers 15th Year Anniversary Half-Off PremiumPlus .FM … - We are excited to be capping off our 15th year in the domain registry business, with this amazing opportunity. San Francisco CA (PRWEB) September 26, 2013 BRS Media Inc., a diverse and growing media e-commerce firm that helps traditional and interactive media companies build and brand on the power of the Web, today announced ... read more ...
 
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CPA Global Takes a Lead in Helping Clients Protect and Develop Their Brands … - Providing support in navigating gTLD launches and Trademark Clearing House registrations SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CPA Global, the world's leading intellectual property (IP) management and software specialist, announced today that it will be providing a range of support services to help clients protect and develop their brands online as the Internet domain space expands significantly through the new Generic Top Level Domains ... read more ...
 
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Tinka mobilizes drill rig to Ayawilca project, Peru - PINKSHEETS:TKRFF) announces that the Company has mobilized a drill rig to the Ayawilca project for resumption of drilling. With the permit to continue exploration at Ayawilca from a further 74 platforms, the Company plans to undertake a systematic drill program, stepping out with drill platforms to the south, east and north of the currently drilled area over the additional distances of approximately 1,000 metres east-west by 800 metres north-south.Mr. Andrew Carter, Company President and CEO, said: ... read more ...
 
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Tinka mobilizes drill rig to Ayawilca project, Peru - PINKSHEETS:TKRFF) announces that the Company has mobilized a drill rig to the Ayawilca project for resumption of drilling. With the permit to continue exploration at Ayawilca from a further 74 platforms, the Company plans to undertake a systematic drill program, stepping out with drill platforms to the south, east and north of the currently drilled area over the additional distances of approximately 1,000 metres east-west by 800 metres north-south.Mr. Andrew Carter, Company President and CEO, said: ... read more ...
 
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GoDaddy acquires Waltham company - GoDaddy, a domain name provider, has acquired Afternic, a domain name aftermarket company based in Waltham. The move creates an unprecedented level of domain name aftermarket inventory from one source and a frictionless marketplace – enabling buyers to purchase registered domain names offered for sale quickly and easily, according to GoDaddy. The move also bolsters ICANN’s upcoming Top Level Domains (TLD) program by fueling a more diverse aftermarket. Afternic’s Domain ... read more ...
Wed 25th September 2013
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Countdown für neues Internet-Etikett der Versicherungsbranche - Zu den bekannten Internet-Domain-Endungen wie „.de“, „.eu“ oder „.com“ werden sich demnächst zahlreiche neue gesellen. Eine davon wird „.versicherung“ sein. Wie die Dotversicherung-registry GmbH – sie ist Initiator der neuen Endung – am Mittwoch mitteilte, dürften Registrierungen ab März 2014 möglich sein – und damit gut zwei Jahre später als 2010 geplant (VersicherungsJournal 26.11.2010). Nachdem die Bewerbung der Dotversicherung-registry GmbH im Mai 2013 von der Internetverwaltungs-Organisation ... read more ...
 
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Donuts Launches Domain Trademark Protection Service - Donuts, the domain name registry companies targeting the emerging generic, top-level domain name (gTLD) market, has launched a new service aimed at protecting trademarks across its portfolio of gTLDs, the company announced today. Donuts--which has major operations in Los Angeles--said that its new Domains Protected Marks List (DPML) service will allow trademark owners to protect all of their terms, across its range of gTLDs, at a cost significantly less than the usual practice of defensively registering ... read more ...
 
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ccTLD Market Share Catching Up to gTLDs, CENTR Reports - Council of European National Top level Domain Registries (CENTR) has released its latest quarterly Domain Name Stat Report stating that ccTLDs have continued increasing their market share against gTLDs — this quarter rising from 44% to 45%. ccTLD IDNs continue to grow although at a slightly lower rate. From the report: European ccTLDs closed August 2013 with just over 65.1 million domains under management. Over the past 12 months, overall net growth is 5.9% — an increase of around ... read more ...