Back in 2008 we made the suggestion that Microsoft (MSFT) which was then sitting on $46 Billion should spent what we estimated would be less than $5 Billion and buy out all the top domain name portfolio's, thereby shifting percentages of traffic away from Google for its own search engine. Unfortunately Microsoft didn't follow our advice. However a few months Microsoft blew $6.3 Billion by … [Read more...]
RBC Report On New gTLD’s “Could Be A Game-Changer For The Domain Registry & Registrar Businesses”
The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) published a fascinating report (pdf) today on the gTLD business. The report is entitled: "Say .anything – Opening Up the gTLD Landscape" and subtitled: "Examining the potential value the new gTLD initiative creates for Demand Media, Inc. (DMD) and Web.com (WWWW)" Its a 17 page report which you of course should check out in its entirety since it is a very … [Read more...]
Marchex Gets Sued By The Stratosphere Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas Over the Domain AcePlay.com
According to the LasvVegasSun.com, the owner of the Stratosphere hotel-casino in Las Vegas has filed suit against Marchex (MCHX) for alleged trademark infringement over the domain name AcePlay.com The suit says Marchex has been using a domain name called Aceplay.com, purporting to offer information about the Stratosphere and three other American Casino properties; the two Arizona Charlie’s in … [Read more...]
Our Chat With Demand Media About Their Apps For: .Airforce, .Navy., Republican, .Democrat, .Kaufen, .Moda, .Moto
We reached out to Demand Media, Inc. to get some more information on some of the new gTLD's they applied for. Leyla Farah was nice enough to respond on behalf of Demand. Here is the email interview: Q: There are some applications made by Demand that strike me as quite strange. Can anyone chat about the thoughts and business plan behind the new gTLD's Demand applied for … [Read more...]
Demand Media On Its New gTLD’s Applications: “We Are Very Pleased”
Demand Media (NYSE: DMD) just released a statement regarding the ICANN Big Reveal and the new gTLD's they applied for: "Demand Media is the only applicant for 16 of its 26 total applications for new generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs)." "We are very pleased with today's results." "We selected our TLDs based on data-driven algorithms that leveraged our leading registrar and content platforms … [Read more...]
Marchex Hits 52 Week Low
Shares of Marchex traded as low as $3.13 today setting a new 52 week low for the company Marchex market cap is now only $106 Million well below what it paid for Yun Ye's portfolio many years ago. The 52 week high for the company is $10.97. Marchex's volume at noon, is already 3X the average trading volume. … [Read more...]
Demand Media Applies For 26 gTLD’s & Is Partners With Donuts, Inc. on 107 New gTLD’s
According to a press release out this morning Demand Media (DMD), announced that it has applied for 26 new generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs). "The company selected gTLD names in categories connected to an extremely broad range of interests and capabilities including: ecommerce, personal & professional identity, education, entertainment, internet life, sports, small business and social … [Read more...]