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|status = Proposed | |status = Proposed | ||
|manager = [[BRS Media, Inc.]] | |manager = [[BRS Media, Inc.]] <br> [[European Broadcasting Union]] (EBU) | ||
|country = International | |country = International | ||
|language = | |language = | ||
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|stringcontention = | |stringcontention = yes | ||
|registryprovider = [[Minds + Machines]] | |registryprovider = [[Minds + Machines]] (BRS Media, Inc.) | ||
|registrations = | |registrations = | ||
|date = | |date = | ||
|type = [[Generic TLD]] | |type = [[Generic TLD]] | ||
|community = | |community = | ||
|keypeople = [[George Bundy]], Chairman & CEO | |keypeople = [[George Bundy]], Chairman & CEO (BRS Media, Inc.) <br> [[Jean-Paul Philippo]], President EBU | ||
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'''radio''' is a new generic top level domain name ([[gTLD]]) proposed by [[BRS Media, Inc.]] under [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD expansion program]]. Minds + Machines has been selected by the company to assist in application process and to provide back-end registry solutions for the proposed domain name string. <ref>[http://www.mindsandmachines.com/2009/04/brs-media-selects-minds-machines-for-radio-registry-services/ BRS Media Selects Minds + Machines for .RADIO Registry Services]</ref> | '''radio''' is a new generic top level domain name ([[gTLD]]) proposed by [[BRS Media, Inc.]] and the [[European Broadcasting Union]] (EBU) under [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD expansion program]]. | ||
Minds + Machines has been selected by the company to assist in application process and to provide back-end registry solutions for the proposed domain name string. <ref>[http://www.mindsandmachines.com/2009/04/brs-media-selects-minds-machines-for-radio-registry-services/ BRS Media Selects Minds + Machines for .RADIO Registry Services]</ref> BRS Media, Inc. is an e-commerce media firm dedicated in helping traditional and interactive media companies to develop and establish their brand online. The .radio TLD project was conceived and introduced by BRS Media in 2009. <ref>[http://www.dotradio.info/radio.cfm Dot Radio TLD]</ref> | |||
In April 2012, [[George Bundy]], Chairman & CEO of BRS Media, Inc. confirmed that the company's application for the .radio string has been submitted to ICANN. In a statement, he emphasized his strong commitment to administer the .radio TLD in a professional, secure and reliable manner and to promote innovation and openness within the domain space. <ref>[http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/4/prweb9395978.htm BRS Media Announces it has Submitted its .RADIO Application to ICANN’s New gTLD Program]</ref> | |||
On the other hand, the application of EBU for the .radio gTLD was confirmed [[Jean-Paul Philippo]], President of the organization. According to him the application for the .radio TLD will serve the best interest of the entire radio community. He said, ''"The EBU's acquisition of this TLD will serve a greater good, bringing tangible benefits to radio broadcasters and listeners everywhere. Our application includes the firm, written support of the EBU's seven sister unions, representing the interests of around 50,000 radio stations with a potential reach of some 5.5 billion listeners."'' EBU bid for the .radio string is supported by the World Broadcasting Unions (WBU). <ref> | |||
[http://www.screenafrica.com/page/news/radio/1223205-EBU-applies-for-radio-TLD EBU applies for .radio TLD]</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 06:58, 22 May 2012
| Status: | Proposed |
| country: | International |
| Manager: | BRS Media, Inc. European Broadcasting Union (EBU) |
| Registry Provider: | Minds + Machines (BRS Media, Inc.) |
| Type: | Generic TLD |
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radio is a new generic top level domain name (gTLD) proposed by BRS Media, Inc. and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) under ICANN's new gTLD expansion program.
Minds + Machines has been selected by the company to assist in application process and to provide back-end registry solutions for the proposed domain name string. [1] BRS Media, Inc. is an e-commerce media firm dedicated in helping traditional and interactive media companies to develop and establish their brand online. The .radio TLD project was conceived and introduced by BRS Media in 2009. [2]
In April 2012, George Bundy, Chairman & CEO of BRS Media, Inc. confirmed that the company's application for the .radio string has been submitted to ICANN. In a statement, he emphasized his strong commitment to administer the .radio TLD in a professional, secure and reliable manner and to promote innovation and openness within the domain space. [3]
On the other hand, the application of EBU for the .radio gTLD was confirmed Jean-Paul Philippo, President of the organization. According to him the application for the .radio TLD will serve the best interest of the entire radio community. He said, "The EBU's acquisition of this TLD will serve a greater good, bringing tangible benefits to radio broadcasters and listeners everywhere. Our application includes the firm, written support of the EBU's seven sister unions, representing the interests of around 50,000 radio stations with a potential reach of some 5.5 billion listeners." EBU bid for the .radio string is supported by the World Broadcasting Unions (WBU). [4]