Monthly Archives: December 2011

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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U.S. Says It Will Not Block The New Gtld Program

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Joe Alagna

I was encouraged by two articles today. I predicted many times that the ANA and other obstructionists, would not block ICANN from introducing new TLDs next year. It appears that their only recourses may be to go to court or … Continue reading →

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U.S. Senate To Hold New gTLDs Hearing Next Week

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Joe Alagna

Dot-Next.com reported today that the US Senate will hold a full committee hearing next week on new TLDs.  This will be a very interesting one to watch since so many very large advertisers have been unhappy with the introduction.  They’ve … Continue reading →

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