Category Archives: New Top Level Domains

JAS Global Advisors To Be One Of Three Independent Evaluators

A Chicago company, JAS Global Advisors, is playing a key behind-the-scenes role in an unprecedented expansion of Internet domain names – the web’s equivalent of real-estate addresses dominated by .com, .gov, .org and .edu. The expansion will open the way … Continue reading

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ANA Proposes “Do Not Sell” List

It’s sad to see the ANA so engaged in opposing new TLDs & the ICANN process now that ICANN is already taking applications. The ANA’s leadership continues to do their members a disservice. I don’t know the leadership of the … Continue reading

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Surge of Articles About New TLDs Likely

We’re only two days away from seeing an open window for new Top Level Domain (TLD) applications. So expect a lot of press over the next week, but don’t expect many answers about who is applying and what new TLDs … Continue reading

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FTC Chairman Weighs in on New TLDs

Chairman Jon Leibowitz wrote a letter to ICANN yesterday asking them to: “(1) implement the new gTLD program as a pilot program and substantially reduce the number of gTLDs that are introduced in the first application round, (2) strengthen ICANN’s … Continue reading

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The ANA Has The Wrong Read on New TLDs

I’ve been watching the dialogue at the ANA and other large advertising associations with dismay. With all due respect, the ANA is reminding me of journalism professionals who don’t want to let go of their past to embrace the online … Continue reading

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