Dan Schindler, co-founder of Donuts Inc just appeared on CNBC chatting about the new gTLD space. When asked if there was one string they liked the most, the one they thought would make the most money he said: They are like our children we love them all. You can click on this link and watch the interview. … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2012
Godaddy.com CEO Warren Adelman Steps Down To Become “Special Advisor”
According to a press release just out the "Chief Executive Officer of Godaddy.com, Warren Adelman, has decided to step down from his position as CEO and assume a new role at the company as Special Advisor for Strategy and Global Policy". "Scott Wagner has been named interim CEO while the board conducts a search for a permanent successor. " "I am proud to have been part of a team that has … [Read more...]
Sedo Issues 2Q 2012 Domain Market Study: $17.5 Million In Sales, 42% BIN, Ave Price Of .Net Exceeds .Com
Sedo.com announced the results of its Q2 2012 Domain Market Study,(pdf) which reveals domain industry trends and changes based on transactions in its marketplace. During the second quarter, a total of 9,049 domain transactions took place through Sedo, accounting for $17.5 Million in sales. By comparison in the 1st Q of 2012 there were 10,133 domain transactions totaling $19,641.75 so a … [Read more...]
Beckstrom: “The Internet Needs To Be An Organized Chaos”
"The Internet needs to be an organized chaos" said the former CEO of ICANN Rob Beckstrom, speaking at the Def Con conference in Las Vegas, according to Venture Beat. "Rod Beckstrom called for the hacker community to protect the Internet from regulation." “We should not move our nation of the Internet from a multi-stakeholder model, which includes all voices, to a process that only includes … [Read more...]
UDRP Panel One OneLove.Net; Using A Domain Of A Trademarked Term For A Vanity Email Address Is Legit
In a UDRP opinion just released on the domain name OneLove.net, the one person panel found the domain holder who registered the domain for use as a vanity email address was a legitimate use of the domain despite a trademark on the term. Here are the facts and findings: Complainant is Raising Cane’s USA, LLC (“Complainant”) The Domain holder is Eddie Nguyen (“Respondent”) of … [Read more...]
ICANN Orders Bulk Transfer of Domains From Two De-accreditated Registrars To NamesBeyond.com
ICANN just announced that the domain name registered at two de-accreditated registrars were being transferred to NamesBeyond.com. The two registrars which were de-accreditated are Planet Online Corp's and Name For Name, Inc.'s. "ICANN has authorized the bulk transfer of Planet Online Corp's gTLD domain names to NamesBeyond.com ("NamesBeyond") due to a compliance action taken by ICANN … [Read more...]
Neustar Reports: Revenue Up 40% & Has $235 Million In the Bank
Neustar, Inc. (NYSE: NSR), announced results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 and increased its guidance for full-year 2012. Neustar operates several TLD's including .biz and .Us and was the back end provider with the most number of new gTLD applications: GAAP Results for Second Quarter 2012 Compared to Second Quarter 2011 Revenue increased 40% to $206.5 million Income from … [Read more...]