A reader suggested I address what effect the new administration may have on the domain industry. I don’t want this to turn into a political discussion. I don’t want to hear what…
Yahoo’s Yang: Microsoft It Our Best Option
After spending almost nearly a year spent rejecting then seeking alternatives to Microsoft’s buyout offers, Yahoo Chief Executive Jerry Yang said yesterday he believes a deal between the two is still the…
Lets.com Back Up For Auction on NameJet.com
Lets.com which “sold” on NameJet.com on October 21st, is back on the auction block due to a non-paying bidder at NameJet.com The high current bid is $25,700 with 1 days and 21…
Tucows Sells It Equity Interest in Afilias
Tucows today announced it has sold all of its 7.38% equity interest in Afilias, a global provider of registry services, back to the company. The purchase price of $7.4 million is payable…
Google Pulls out of Yahoo Ad Deal
Google is officially pulling out of its planned advertising partnership with Yahoo, in the face of a looming antitrust challenge by the government. In a blog post, Google said: “After four months…
CADNA Adds New Members: Continues Push To Criminalize Cybersquatting
In a Press release, the Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) announced today the addition of Hewlett-Packard and InterContinental Hotels as new members. Here is a look at their agenda for 2009:…
WSJ: Companies Are Protesting New Domain Extensions
The Wall Street Journal is reporting several major companies are protesting the new gTLD extensions. Verizon Communications, Marriott International and New York Life Insurance are among the companies arguing that the new…