Category Archives: ICANN

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Surge of Articles About New TLDs Likely

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Joe Alagna

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

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Joe Alagna

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

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Joe Alagna

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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What Can You NOT Get in a New TLD?

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Joe Alagna

Although there are many ideas being floated about what new Top Level Domains can be created.  There may not be enough articles explicitly showing what cannot be created because they already exist or are reserved names that won’t be able … Continue reading →

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