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The Domains
Cotton.com Sells For $205,890 On SnapNames.com
The domain name Cotton.com just sold on the SnapNames.com End of Year Auction for $ I would say its the highest sale of a domain in a themed auction for 2012 including any live auctions. There were only 2 bidders in the auction but as we know i...
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Cotton.com Sells For $205,890 On SnapNames.com
The domain name Cotton.com just sold on the SnapNames.com End of Year Auction for $ I would say its the highest sale of a domain in a themed auction for 2012 including any live auctions. There were only 2 bidders in the auction but as we know i...
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November 15, 2012, 3:26 pm
Domain Name Wire
Uh-oh: Pritz out at ICANN over conflict of interest
The face of ICANN’s new TLD program abruptly resigns. Kurt Pritz was the face of ICANN’s new top level domain program. Literally. It was Pritz who defended ICANN on Capitol Hill. It was Pritz who spoke to the press and at conferences. Now...
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Uh-oh: Pritz out at ICANN over conflict of interest
The face of ICANN’s new TLD program abruptly resigns. Kurt Pritz was the face of ICANN’s new top level domain program. Literally. It was Pritz who defended ICANN on Capitol Hill. It was Pritz who spoke to the press and at conferences. Now...
Discussion
November 15, 2012, 1:47 pm
The Domains
ICANN Needs To Come Clean On Kurt Pritz, The Conflict Of Interest & Be Transparent As Promised
In announcing that Kurt Pritz resigned from ICANN today due to a “recently identified conflict of interest” , ICANN didn’t specify what the conflict. Apparently Kevin Murphy of Domainincite.com, reached out to Mr. Pritz ...
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ICANN Needs To Come Clean On Kurt Pritz, The Conflict Of Interest & Be Transparent As Promised
In announcing that Kurt Pritz resigned from ICANN today due to a “recently identified conflict of interest” , ICANN didn’t specify what the conflict. Apparently Kevin Murphy of Domainincite.com, reached out to Mr. Pritz ...
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November 15, 2012, 1:09 pm
Domain Name News
gTLD specialist Kurt Pritz resigns as ICANN’s CSO over conflict of Interest
As per an announcement from ICANN CEO Fadi Chehade, Kurt Pritz, former Chief Strategy Officer at ICANN and gTLD specialist has resigned from ICANN. Until Pritz became Chief Strategy officer in October he was Vice President for Stakeholder Relations. ...
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gTLD specialist Kurt Pritz resigns as ICANN’s CSO over conflict of Interest
As per an announcement from ICANN CEO Fadi Chehade, Kurt Pritz, former Chief Strategy Officer at ICANN and gTLD specialist has resigned from ICANN. Until Pritz became Chief Strategy officer in October he was Vice President for Stakeholder Relations. ...
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November 15, 2012, 12:09 pm
Domain Name Wire
.Co launches membership program
Program gives perks to .co domain registrants. .CO Internet has launched a membership program that offers perks to registrants of .co domain names. The program reminds me bit of American Express’ programs for small businesses, although many of ...
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.Co launches membership program
Program gives perks to .co domain registrants. .CO Internet has launched a membership program that offers perks to registrants of .co domain names. The program reminds me bit of American Express’ programs for small businesses, although many of ...
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November 15, 2012, 12:03 pm
The Domains
.Co Launches Exclusive FREE Membership Program Just For .Co Domain Holders
The .Co registry just announced “the public launch of an exclusive membership program, featuring high-value education, networking and promotional support designed to help .CO users to build and grow successful businesses”. “The free...
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.Co Launches Exclusive FREE Membership Program Just For .Co Domain Holders
The .Co registry just announced “the public launch of an exclusive membership program, featuring high-value education, networking and promotional support designed to help .CO users to build and grow successful businesses”. “The free...
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November 15, 2012, 12:02 pm
Domain Name Wire
Sedo reports earnings: domain parking still a drag, revenue down 18%
Sedo’s domain parking business continues to struggle. Sedo Holding just reported earnings (pdf) for the first three quarters of 2012, and the message is more of the same: domain parking is still a drag. Overall, Sedo Holding AG grew revenue &eu...
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Sedo reports earnings: domain parking still a drag, revenue down 18%
Sedo’s domain parking business continues to struggle. Sedo Holding just reported earnings (pdf) for the first three quarters of 2012, and the message is more of the same: domain parking is still a drag. Overall, Sedo Holding AG grew revenue &eu...
Discussion
November 15, 2012, 11:37 am
Elliot's Blog
My Ideal Domain Transfer
Just about all of us transfer domain names at least every once in while. Whether we are transferring a domain name because of a sale, to consolidate a portfolio, or to take advantage of a better price, domain transfers are an integral part of being a...
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My Ideal Domain Transfer
Just about all of us transfer domain names at least every once in while. Whether we are transferring a domain name because of a sale, to consolidate a portfolio, or to take advantage of a better price, domain transfers are an integral part of being a...
Discussion
November 15, 2012, 11:35 am
Domain Name Wire
Ad network says scammers are impersonating it using cybersquatted domain names
Q Interactive says scammers are duping publishers into signing ad agreements. Chicago based online advertising company Q Interactive has filed a lawsuit alleging that someone is impersonating it to dupe web site publishers out of advertising revenue....
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Ad network says scammers are impersonating it using cybersquatted domain names
Q Interactive says scammers are duping publishers into signing ad agreements. Chicago based online advertising company Q Interactive has filed a lawsuit alleging that someone is impersonating it to dupe web site publishers out of advertising revenue....
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November 15, 2012, 11:04 am
Domain Name News
SnapNames Year End Auction Ends today
The SnapNames Year End auction ends today at 12:15 PM PST (3:15 PM EST) – in about five hours. Here are the listed domains with their current bids: Related posts: SnapNames Year End Auction Ends Today Snapnames/Moniker International Premiu...
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SnapNames Year End Auction Ends today
The SnapNames Year End auction ends today at 12:15 PM PST (3:15 PM EST) – in about five hours. Here are the listed domains with their current bids: Related posts: SnapNames Year End Auction Ends Today Snapnames/Moniker International Premiu...
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November 15, 2012, 10:13 am
