Archive for September, 2009

Interview: Rod Beckstrom on Affirmation of Commitments - Domain Name Wire (blog)

Interview: Rod Beckstrom on Affirmation of CommitmentsDomain Name Wire (blog)We have a new acronym to add to the domain name lexicon: AOC, for Affirmation of Commitments. Earlier today the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and …CADNA Asserts That The ICANN Affirmation of Commitments Falls ShortPR Newswire (press release)all 8 news articles »

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BrandBucket.com - In Pursuit Of The Right Domain Name - KillerStartups.com (blog)

BrandBucket.com - In Pursuit Of The Right Domain NameKillerStartups.com (blog)BrandBucket is a company that specializes in providing customers with brand naming services. The idea is to let anybody find the most suitable name for each …

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Sedo to Release Domain MLS in 2010 - Domain Name Wire (blog)

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Sedo to Release Domain MLS in 2010Domain Name Wire (blog)Domain broker Sedo will introduce its own version of a “domain name multiple listing service” in 2010. Although details are limited at this time, …Tips to Profit Effectively from Domain SalesPRMinds (press release)e.Biz Sells for $66001Domain Name Wire (blog)all 6 news articles »

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Single Character .Biz Auction Pulls In Over $360,000 at Sedo

Sedo just wrapped up their single character .biz auction today, pulling in over $360,000 on 31 domains, or an average of roughly $11,000 per domain.  Andrew at DNW pointed out that E.biz was the top contender with over 20 bids coming in and a whopping $66,001 price tag.   Several domains were not included in the […]

US government signs pact with Internet domain body - Reuters

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US government signs pact with Internet domain bodyReutersUnder the new system, individuals, companies or groups could apply to have any string of letters established as a domain name. It could be a vanity name, …U.S. Loosens Control Over ICANNWall Street JournalICANN Begins Moving Away from US ControlPC MagazineUS Loosens Grip On ICANN, Domain […]

US Government Releases Control Over ICANN in Affirmation of Commitments

Effective October 1, internet governing body ICANN will no longer be under the control of the U.S. Government. The Affirmation of Commitments signed today by the US Government’s National Telecommunications Information Administration and ICANN commits to allowing ICANN remain a private not for profit organization.  It also declares ICANN is independent and is not controlled […]

AdLINK to increase Sedo ownership to 100%

AdLINK Group (DUS:LKI) has recently completed their display marketing unit, AdLINK Media and will use the gained funds in order to .buy the remaining 24.06% of shares (currently owned by the founders) in order to increase their ownership of Sedo to 100%. The company will pay 4.25 Million of newly created AdLINK shares, as well […]

New Sponsorship Throws Go Daddy into “Toughest Sport on Earth” - Business Wire (press release)

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New Sponsorship Throws Go Daddy into “Toughest Sport on Earth”Business Wire (press release)The leading domain name registrar and Web hosting provider also has sponsorships in NASCAR and IndyCar. Professional bull riding is an emerging sport that …:: Professional Bull Riders Buck into the Great Northwest on …RodeoAttitudeall 10 news articles »

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Memes strike back: Gerbils, gay blood elves, and Glenn Beck - Ars Technica

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Memes strike back: Gerbils, gay blood elves, and Glenn BeckArs TechnicaTalk show host Glenn Beck is pursuing the owner of the domain name glennbeckrapedandmurderedayounggirlin1990.com, charging trademark violations and claiming …

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Snapnames/Moniker partner with Domain Distribution Network

Oversee.net’s Moniker and Snapnames divisions have partnered with Dark Blue Sea’s (ASX:DBS, parent company of Fabulous.com) Domain Distribution Network (DDN). Customers that have their domains listed on for sale at Moniker or Snapnames can now also list their domains on the registrars that participate in the Domain Distribution Network. Domains listed with the DDN today […]