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IN .ORG WE TRUST: Survey Reveals Americans Turn To The .ORG Domain In Times of Crisis and Calm

RESTON, Va. (September 15, 2011) – It’s no secret that the rise in corporate social media use has increased multi-fold over the past few years, leaving some to question the future of the corporate website. However, according to a new survey commissioned by .ORG, The Public Interest Registry (PIR), the domain name is here to stay, as an overwhelming majority of Americans continue to rely on traditional websites when it comes to seeking credible information about an organization, company or brand. The survey, which sought to bring insight into consumers’ perceptions of domain names, found that a staggering 81 percent of Americans turn to an organization or company’s website first to find information on the entity, a new product or cause. In contrast, only 16 percent of Americans choose Facebook as their primary source for information, while 14 percent selected LinkedIn, 13 percent elected YouTube, and eight percent preferred Twitter.

The Public Interest Registry To Present .NGO Domain Extension Plans At CIVICUS World Assembly

RESTON, Va. (September 9, 2011) –At CIVICUS World Assembly in Montreal this week, Canada, Brian Cute, CEO of The Public Interest Registry (PIR), the organization that manages the .ORG domain name, will present PIR’s proposal to apply for the new top-level domain (TLD), .NGO. With the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) planning to allow companies and organizations to apply for new TLDs in 2012, PIR intends to submit an application to obtain the .NGO domain extension in order to provide non-governmental organizations (NGOs) worldwide with an exclusive online platform to build a community around a shared value, interest or passion. “Given that PIR is recognized for running a stable, trusted registry and currently manages .ORG—the go-to domain for the international non-profit community for over 25 years, we are the most experienced registry and organization in working with the NGO community,” said Brian Cute. “Through our work with

.ORG, The Public Interest Registry Joins GoDaddy.com with NASCAR Sponsorship

RESTON, Va., Sep 02, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Attention all fans of one of America’s greatest pastimes! Today, .ORG, The Public Interest Registry (PIR) is proud to announce a sponsorship with JR Motorsports and driver Jamie McMurray. In conjunction with GoDaddy.com, .ORG advertisements will run on McMurray’s No. 7 car during the following NASCAR races: — Sunday, September 4 at 7:30 p.m. ET in Atlanta, Ga. — Sunday, October 2 at 2:00 p.m. ET in Dover, Del. “Next to the .ORG logo on the No. 7 car, we are calling on the NASCAR community to ‘get together, get online,’ which signifies the widespread use of .ORG domain names to give millions of individuals, companies and organizations an online home to share their interest, passion or cause,” said Lance Wolak, vice president of marketing and sales for .ORG, The Public Interest Registry. PIR joins GoDaddy.com in this sponsorship to take part

.ORG, The Public Interest Registry Releases Results of Bi-Annual Domain Name Report, ‘The Dashboard’

RESTON, Va., (Aug. 15, 2011) — .ORG, The Public Interest Registry today released the results of its bi-annual domain name report, “The Dashboard,” detailing the continued strong growth of the world’s third largest generic top-level domain (gTLD). According to the report, .ORG grew by 10.1 percent compared to a year ago, and 4 percent in the first six months of 2011. The increase propelled .ORG’s total domains under management (DUM) to surpass the 9 million registrations mark in March 2011. Other key findings from the “Dashboard” reveal the following: .ORG reached 9.2 million registrations by the end of June, which indicated a net gain of over 350,000 registrations for the first half of 2011. .ORG experienced a 4 percent rate of growth in the first half of 2011. During the first half of 2011, new .ORG registrations increased by 14.6 percent while the average blended rate of renewal (the average

.ORG, The Public Interest Registry Waives Renewal Fees For Japanese Registrants Affected By The Recent Disaster

RESTON, Va. (April 11, 2011) – In light of the recent disasters that have devastated Japan, .ORG, The Public Interest Registry (PIR) today announced a plan to waive renewal fees for Japanese domain name holders who are unable to renew their .ORG domain names. Together with PIR, more than 15 participating Registrars have committed to automatically renew for one year at no cost the .ORG domain names that would unintentionally expire due to the inability of the owner in Japan to re-up their registration. Affected names will include those with expiration dates within the March 11 – June 11, 2011 period. “The recent earthquake in Japan and the destruction that followed has shocked and saddened everyone, including the Internet community,” said Brian Cute, CEO of .ORG, The Public Interest Registry. “Survivors have been left without the basic necessities, let alone Internet capabilities. By waiving the renewal fees and working with

.ORG, PIR Celebrates 9 Million Registrations

RESTON, Va. (MARCH 2, 2011) – .ORG, The Public Interest Registry (PIR) is pleased to announce that .ORG is now home to over 9 million domain name registrations. With a growth of 10.3 percent in 2010 – the domain continues to be trusted and embraced, making it the world’s third largest generic Top Level Domain (gTLD). .ORG has significantly increased its domains under management (DUM) in the last five years; up from just 3.9 million in 2005 according to the organization’s recently published bi-annual “Dashboard” report. “Hitting the 9 million registration mark is a testament to both .ORG’s reputation and its impact within the Internet community,” said Brian Cute, CEO of .ORG, The Public Interest Registry. “.ORG remains a community-driven platform and has become the domain of choice for organizations, individuals, and companies to channel their passion toward a shared purpose with their community.” This unparalleled growth is due in

PIR Releases Results of 2H Half 2010 Bi-Annual Domain Name Report, “The Dashboard”

RESTON, Va. (February 14, 2011) – .ORG, The Public Interest Registry (PIR) today released the results of its bi-annual domain name report, “The Dashboard,” detailing the monumental growth of the world’s third largest generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD). According to the report, the .ORG domain grew by 10.3 percent in 2010 – a 1.4 percent increase from 2009. As a result, .ORG now boasts over 8.8 million domains under management, thanks in large part to a net gain of 824,559 .ORG registrations in 2010. Other key findings from the latest “Dashboard” report reveal the following: In five years, .ORG’s domains under management have more than doubled, increasing from 3.9 million in 2005 to over 8.8 million in 2010. .ORG experienced a growth rate of 3.9 percent in the second half of 2010. In the second half of 2010, new .ORG registrations (new creates) increased by 14.4 percent while the average rate

.ORG, The Public Interest Registry Names Brian Cute as Chief Executive Officer

RESTON, Va. (January 14, 2011) — .ORG, The Public Interest Registry (PIR) – manager of the world’s third largest generic top-level domain – today appointed Mr. Brian Cute as chief executive officer. With more than 12 years of experience in the Internet and communications industry, Mr. Cute will assume his leadership position on February 1, 2011. Prior to joining PIR, Mr. Cute served as vice president of discovery services for Afilias, the world’s leading provider of Internet infrastructure solutions that connect people to their data and registry systems provider to PIR for the .ORG domain. His experience within the domain name system (DNS) runs deep, having had management positions in both a leading domain name registrar, Network Solutions, as director of policy, and a leading registry, Verisign, as vice president of government relations until 2003. He has led initiatives on wait-list service, private domain registrations, the elimination of Bulk WHOIS,

.ORG, The Public Interest Registry Hires Don Blumenthal as Senior Policy Advisor

RESTON, VA (December 2, 2010) – .ORG, The Public Interest Registry (PIR) – manager of the world’s third largest generic top-level domain – announced today the hiring of Don Blumenthal as Senior Policy Advisor. An esteemed attorney, Blumenthal brings a unique combination of technology, policy, law and law enforcement experience to the PIR policy team. Prior to joining PIR, Mr. Blumenthal created and then directed the Federal Trade Commission’s Internet Lab, a pioneering effort in the development of facilities dedicated to the collection and development of evidence needed to prosecute illegal online activity. That role provided extensive experience in phishing, spam and malware detection – areas of utmost importance to PIR. Mr. Blumenthal also was involved in electronic data seizure operations while a member of the FTC’s central IT division. In that capacity and in his role with the Internet Lab, he often worked in conjunction with the Federal Bureau

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IN .ORG WE TRUST: Survey Reveals Americans Turn To The .ORG Domain In Times of Crisis and Calm

The Public Interest Registry To Present .NGO Domain Extension Plans At CIVICUS World Assembly

.ORG, The Public Interest Registry Joins GoDaddy.com with NASCAR Sponsorship

.ORG, The Public Interest Registry Releases Results of Bi-Annual Domain Name Report, ‘The Dashboard’

.ORG, The Public Interest Registry Waives Renewal Fees For Japanese Registrants Affected By The Recent Disaster

.ORG, PIR Celebrates 9 Million Registrations

PIR Releases Results of 2H Half 2010 Bi-Annual Domain Name Report, “The Dashboard”

.ORG, The Public Interest Registry Names Brian Cute as Chief Executive Officer

.ORG, The Public Interest Registry Hires Don Blumenthal as Senior Policy Advisor