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'''.earth''' is a proposed [[gTLD]] to [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD program]].

==Applicants==
There are two parties that filed for the string to serve as registry operator including: <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>
# [[Charleston Road Registry Inc.]] (Google) - This is one of the 101 new gTLDs applied for by the search engine giant. Sarah Falvey, Senior Policy Analyst of Google is the main contact person in the application. <ref>[http://www.tldmagazine.com/google-applied-for-101-new-domains-full-list-unveiled-at-icanns-official-reveal.html Google applied for 101 New Domains]</ref>
# [[Interlink Co., Ltd.]]- In 2009, the company launched the '''World Domain Cup''' in search for the most popular domain name. Out of the 4,000 domain name strings submitted by the contest participants, earth emerged as the favorite with 44% votes. <ref>[http://urbanbrain.jp/en/2010/08/02/world-domain-cup-winner-announced/ Interlink Co. Ltd Announces Winner in World Domain Cup]</ref> The company's application was submitted by its subsidiary company [[UrbanBrain]], which provides new gTLD consultancy services for Japanese brands. UrbanBrain partnered with [[Neustar]] to provide back-end registry solutions for its clients. <ref>[http://urbanbrain.jp/en/about-us/pressroom/releases/2010-1006-urbanbrain-neustar-alliance/ Neustar and UrbanBrain Form Strategic Alliance]</ref>

==References==
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