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'''.pub''' is a proposed [[TLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. The applicant is [[Demand Media]] ([[United TLD Holdco Ltd.]]).<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/application-results/strings-1200utc-13jun12-en Reveal Day 13 June 2012 – New gTLD Applied-For Strings]</ref>

'''.pub''' is a proposed [[TLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. The applicant is [[Demand Media]] ([[United TLD Holdco Ltd.]]).<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/application-results/strings-1200utc-13jun12-en Reveal Day 13 June 2012 – New gTLD Applied-For Strings]</ref> The proposed application succeeded and was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] on 26 February 2014.<ref name="delegation">[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/delegated-strings Delegated Strings, ICANN.org] Retrieved 27 Feb 2014</ref>

==Public Comment Objection==

==Public Comment Objection==

The .pub TLD is proposed by United TLD Holdco Ltd. (“United TLD”), a well-funded company established by highly experienced domain industry executives for the express purpose of securing the rights to operate a portfolio of TLDs that increase choice, expression, affinity and relevance for millions of consumers, businesses and other organizations on the web.  

The .pub TLD is proposed by United TLD Holdco Ltd. (“United TLD”), a well-funded company established by highly experienced domain industry executives for the express purpose of securing the rights to operate a portfolio of TLDs that increase choice, expression, affinity and relevance for millions of consumers, businesses and other organizations on the web.  

The .pub TLD seeks to establish a widely recognized and desirable address. Creating a distinct sense of identity and belonging not achievable with existing TLDs, .pub will provide a well-regarded address for the sharing of information, ideas, experiences, entertainment and the sale of relevant goods and services.  

The .pub TLD seeks to establish a widely recognized and desirable address. Creating a distinct sense of identity and belonging not achievable with existing TLDs, .pub will provide a well-regarded address for the sharing of information, ideas, experiences, entertainment and the sale of relevant goods and services.  

==Contract Signed==

==Contract Signed==

On 12 December 2013 [[Demand Media]] received a [[Registry Agreement]] signed by [[ICANN]] for .pub after passing all the required processes needed to become a [[Registry Operator]] for the string.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/15299-ten-more-new-gtlds-get-icann-contracts Ten More New gTLDs Get ICANN Contracts, DomainIncite] Retrieved 13 Dec 2013</ref>

On 12 December 2013 [[Demand Media]] received a [[Registry Agreement]] signed by [[ICANN]] for .pub after passing all the required processes needed to become a [[Registry Operator]] for the string.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/15299-ten-more-new-gtlds-get-icann-contracts Ten More New gTLDs Get ICANN Contracts, DomainIncite] Retrieved 13 Dec 2013</ref>

==References==

==References==