Category Archives: ICANN

Anything Related to the Internet Corporation for Names and Numbers (ICANN)

Could New gTLDs be the Next Digital Investment Category?

I had the privilege of speaking at Domain Summit in London last month and discussing the possibility that new top-level domains could be the next big digital investment category. Here are some of the main points made… Thank you again … Continue reading

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Another Reason We Need Domain Names

According to The Wall Street Journal, chatbots are fast becoming the go-to source for online answers. As consumers turn to AI tools like ChatGPT, we’re seeing a steady erosion of traditional web search—and with it, one of the most important ways … Continue reading

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ICANN Just Gave Away $9 Million

For those of us who’ve been around the domain name world for a while, this is news worth watching: ICANN has just handed out nearly $10 million in grant money to 21 organizations around the globe. This is the first … Continue reading

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Draft new gTLD Applicant Guidebook is Published!

Yes, the first draft Applicant GuideBook is here. This is not the final version.ICANN also did two webinars explaining the high points. Last time, they changed it more than six times before the process began, and they changed it during … Continue reading

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