.Doha gets nixed, along with two dot-brand top level domains. A handful of additional top level domain name operators have informed ICANN that they no longer wish to operate their new top level domains. But as a first, one of these is an operator of a ... Continue Reading2 Comments
ICANN will use $36 million of new TLD auction proceeds to cover shortfall
· Policy & LawICANN will use a combination of auction proceeds and operational savings to replenish reserve fund. ICANN's organizational growth and the IANA transition has caused a budget shortfall, and ICANN plans to make it up by cutting costs and raiding the ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Going Global with Rolf Larsen – DNW Podcast #209
· PodcastsRolf Larsen's journey from ISP to top level domain registry...and beyond. Rolf Larsen was a pioneer in bringing the internet to Norway when he ran successful ISP and hosting companies. Now he runs the .Global top level domain and is rolling out ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Talking .New on This Week in Google
· UncategorizedI had a short cameo on TWiG yesterday to discuss .New. I had an unexpected cameo on This Week in Google yesterday to talk about how Google is using the .New top level domain. If you missed it, Google has created shortcuts using the .new domain that ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Group discusses Dot-Brand domains in Barcelona
· UncategorizedAngie Graves reports on the Brand Registry Group meeting in Barcelona last week. What better way to break up the monotony of dry ICANN policy sessions than a gathering with speakers addressing real-world practices and marketplace challenges? On ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Google uses .New TLD to create shortcuts for Google Docs
· ServicesType "Doc.New" to easily create a new Google Doc. Google is using its .New top level domain name in a unique (and perhaps unprecedented) way. People can now type certain .new domains in their browsers to instantly create Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, ... Continue Reading2 Comments
.Amazon top level domain taken off “Will not Proceed” status
· Policy & LawSo you're saying there's a chance... There's another ray of light for those hoping that ICANN will eventually delegate the .Amazon top level domain name to Amazon.com. Earlier today, ICANN's Board of Directors instructed the non-profit domain ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Radix discloses premium name data
· Domain SalesTop level domain company continues to generate revenue from recurring premium sales as well as one-time sales. Radix has released more data about its premium domain sales this year. The top level domain registry for 9 new TLDs has generated $1.5 ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
ICANN group wants feedback on how to spend $240 million windfall
· Policy & LawA lot of money is at stake in new TLD auction fund. How should ICANN disburse the $240 million+ it received in auction proceeds from selling off rights to new top level domain names? The working group in charge of figuring out the mechanism ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Two more companies call it quits on dot-brand top level domains
· UncategorizedBlanco GmbH and SPIEGEL terminate top level domain names. Two companies have notified ICANN that they no longer wish to operate their dot-brand top level domain names. Blanco GmbH is a kitchen company that sells faucets and sinks. It is terminating ... Continue Reading4 Comments