By Paul Diaz, Vice President, Policy One of the by-products of the announced sale of Public Interest Registry (PIR) to Ethos Capital has been the robust discussion about how to improve .ORG. This has given my colleagues and me a lot to think about, and PIR welcomes the conversation. A particularly noteworthy example was the […]
In partnership with Ethos, Public Interest Registry (PIR) will continue to operate in accordance with best practices and the highest standards of ethics and social responsibility for registry operations, addressing the interests of all stakeholders served by PIR. PIR and Ethos invite you to a community webinar on Thursday, December 19, from 11am-12pm ET to […]
By Jon Nevett When I first learned that the Internet Society might sell Public Interest Registry (PIR), I had mixed emotions. I was surprised, a bit confused, and concerned. Many people are feeling the same way. It’s important to have continued discussions about the future of .ORG – I believe it is – and will always be – […]
Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the .ORG Community. Earlier today, the Internet Society and Public Interest Registry (PIR) announced that they have reached an agreement with Ethos Capital, an investment firm that helps transform and grow companies in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy, under which Ethos Capital will acquire PIR […]
By Paul Diaz, Vice President Policy, Public Interest Registry On 10 October 2019, Public Interest Registry hosted its inaugural .ORG Community Forum. Held at the Madison Hotel in Washington, DC, this full-day event brought together subject matter experts and members of the .ORG community–both onsite and online–to collaboratively explore common areas of interest. The topics […]
By Paul Diaz, Vice President Policy, Public Interest Registry On 10 October 2019, Public Interest Registry hosted its inaugural .ORG Community Forum. Held at the Madison Hotel in Washington, DC, this full-day event brought together subject matter experts and members of the .ORG community–both onsite and online–to collaboratively explore common areas of interest. The topics included: The benefits and drawbacks of a dedicated website versus social media presence. Julia Campbell, a noted digital marketing expert, highlighted examples and resources for social purpose organizations to use social media and storytelling to build communities, showcase impact, and advance their causes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2o_AhDkxWM Ways to leverage video for more effective digital marketing. Brian Fanzo, a technology evangelist who got his start in cybersecurity, shared a variety of influencer strategies that mission-based organizations can use to empower digital empathy and further their causes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9sfx5S6Be4 Online brand protection for non-profits. Statton Hammock, an executive at leading domain name
By Jon Nevett, CEO, Public Interest Registry Public Interest Registry is the industry leader of DNS Anti-Abuse efforts on the Internet. Since our inception, we have worked to empower people and organizations that use the Internet to make the world a better place. Whether a .ORG is the foundation of an individual voice, a global […]
By Brian Cimbolic, Vice President, General Counsel At PIR we think it is important that we do our part to keep .ORG a trusted space and to improve the Domain Name System (DNS) as a whole. To that end, PIR is proud to have joined other like-minded registries and registrars to openly and collectively share […]
Organizations and Individuals Represent Stellar Achievements of the Global .ORG Community WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2019 — During an intimate gathering at The Watergate Hotel, 12 individuals and organizations were named winners of the inaugural 2019 .ORG Impact Awards, sponsored by Public Interest Registry – the people behind .ORG. This first annual program celebrates .ORG domain name users of all […]