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Premium Auction Announced For DomainFest Plus Stone Temple Pilots Providing Entertainment

DOMAINFest LogoDomainSponsor and NameJet have announced their partnership to run auctions for over 40 premium domain names during the DomainFest conference on 1 and 2 April. Premium names include Stepping.com, Truckers.com, FederalLoan.com, VirusSoftware.com, TaxConsulting.com, InventorySystem.com and GolfCap.com.

Plus full conference attendees will be treated to a private concert with legendary, Grammy award winning rock band Stone Temple Pilots with Chester Bennington at a secret location.

For more information on the auctions, see below:

DomainSponsor and NameJet Partner to Hold DomainFest Premium Auction
–Top Offerings Include Powerful Dot Com Names Offered with Low or No Reserves–

LOS ANGELES, Calif. March 13. DomainSponsor®, the online monetization business of Oversee.net® and organizer of the critically acclaimed DomainFest® series of conferences, announced that it has partnered with NameJet,the leading domain name auction platform, to run auctions for over 40 premium domain names during the conference. Auctions will be held on April 1st and 2nd. No reserve auctions close on April 1st. The low reserve auction closes on April 2nd.

All of the exclusive domainsare being offered with low reserves or no reserves. To place bids above $2,500, simply sign up to become a verified bidder through NameJet. Premium domains in the auction include: Stepping.com;Truckers.com; FederalLoan.com; VirusSoftware.com; TaxConsulting.com; InventorySystem.com; and GolfCap.com.

“The partnership with NameJet allows us to bring high quality, premium domain opportunities to potential customers around the globe, including those attending DomainFest,” said Dwayne Walker, Senior Vice President of Oversee.net. “While the new gTLDs have been in the spotlight, premium dotcom names continue to grow in value as more and more individuals and businesses develop their online brands.”

“NameJet is thrilled to be partnering with DomainSponsor to co-sponsor the DomainFest online auction this year,” noted Matt Overman, General Manager of NameJet. “This has always been a well-attended and well-run conference. Combine that with quality domains and low prices and this auction should be a success.”

Agenda
DomainFest continues its tradition of providing attendees with the opportunity to hear about the latest trends and focus on essential topics for the domain community. The information shared at DomainFest®, coupled with networking opportunities, covers a broad range of topics that include new gTLDs, Internet traffic monetization, explosive mobile opportunities, advances in real time bidding (RTB) for domain and Internet traffic and affiliate monetization. Also featured are sessions devoted to startups and the investment communities.

Keynoter: Gary Vaynerchuk
New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author and social media expert Gary Vaynerchuk will be a keynoter at this year’s DomainFest Hollywood. As a social media trailblazer, Vaynerchuk began video blogging in 2005 and now has nearly 1 million Twitter followers. He has been included on BusinessWeek’s list of the “Top 20 People Every Entrepreneur Should Follow.”

DOMAINFest Registration
Pre-conference registration is $995. This year, a special one-day pass is available for the first day of the conference. Priced at just $295, it encourages a broad range of participants involved in the Southern California technology scene. To register, visit www.domainfest.com.

DomainFest has arranged for discounted hotel room rates at the Loews Hollywood hotel. For reservation details, please visit: www.domainfest.com. The room block expires on Thursday, March 13, 2014.

Get the Latest News and Stay Informed
The DomainFest team will provide updates, information and much more via its Twitter handle @domainfest. DomainFest, DomainSponsor and conference attendees will be tweeting before and during the conference using Twitter hashtag #DomainFest. Videos, pictures, commentary and live news and information will flow on Twitter via hashtag #domainfest. Tweet us using hashtag #DomainFest.

About DomainFest
Founded by DomainSponsor®, a division of Oversee.net, DomainFest is a conference series that brings domain, registrar, hosting, advertising and online marketing professionals together to learn, network and do business. Attendees include domain owners, internet entrepreneurs and a wide range of online business executives and service providers. For more information, please visit www.domainfest.com.

About Oversee.net
Oversee.net® owns and operates a portfolio of domain, online and mobile businesses. Advanced technology and cutting-edge marketing techniques are utilized to optimize each online business. Over 230 million unique users per month visit Oversee’s DomainSponsor.com direct navigation ad network. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Oversee also has an office in New York City. For more information, please visit www.oversee.net.

About NameJet
NameJet is a joint venture between Demand Media, Inc. and Web.com Group, Inc., who together own four leading ICANN-accredited registrars (eNom, Name.com, Network Solutions and Register.com). Launched in 2007 with core auction software and technical infrastructure operating since 2004, NameJet serves domain investors, Fortune 500 companies and their representatives, small- and medium-sized businesses, as well as a diverse and global mix of individual investors. It has processed more than 200,000 domain auctions, establishing itself as a trustworthy and transparent auction platform that is customer-focused and user-friendly. For more information, go to www.namejet.com.

Best-selling Author and Social Media Expert Gary Vaynerchuk to Keynote DomainFEST Conference

DomainFest 2014 logo[news release] DomainSponsor®, the online monetization business of Oversee.net® and organizer of the critically acclaimed DOMAINFest® series of conferences, announced that New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author and social media expert Gary Vaynerchuk will be the opening keynoter at this year’s DOMAINFest Hollywood, which will be held from March 31 to April 2, 2014 at the luxurious Loews Hollywood Hotel in Hollywood, California. 

As a social media trailblazer, Vaynerchuk began video blogging in 2005 and now has nearly 1 million Twitter followers. He has been included on BusinessWeek’s list of the “Top 20 People Every Entrepreneur Should Follow.” Some of his best-known YouTube video clips include “Get Off Your Ass & Get Noticed,” Future of Social Media Marketing,” and “Care Immensely or Die!”

“We’re thrilled to have Gary keynote DOMAINFest 2014,” said Dwayne Walker, Senior Vice President of Oversee.net.  “He will share his wealth of knowledge and experiences about the Internet economy, social media and online business.  Gary will continue our 9-year tradition of innovative DOMAINFest keynote speakers that have included Biz Stone, Co-Founder of Twitter; Bob Parsons, CEO of Go Daddy; Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos; and Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computer. “

Vaynerchuk’s first business book, Crush It! Why Now Is the Time to Cash in on Your Passion, hit the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Associated Press Best-Sellers lists in its first weeks. His second New York Times bestseller, The Thank You Economy, details the effect of social media on business and has become required reading for business leaders around the world. Vaynerchuk’s most recent book, Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How to Tell Your Story in a Noisy Social World, shares how to knock out the competition through the most effective social media strategies.

In 2009, Vaynerchuk and his brother launched VaynerMedia, a new breed of agency that helps Fortune 500 companies like General Electric and PepsiCo find their social media voices and build their digital brands.

Vaynerchuk has appeared on countless shows – from Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and Ellen to MSNBC, CNBC, CNN and NPR.

DOMAINfest Registration

Available now is a “late bird” registration fee of $795. Regular pre-conference registration is $995. This year, a special one-day pass will be available for the first day of the conference. Priced at just $295, it encourages a broad range of participants involved in the Southern California technology scene.  To register, visit http://domainfest.com.

DOMAINFest has arranged for discounted hotel room rates at the Loews Hollywood Hotel.  For reservation details, please visit:  http://domainfest.com.

Get the Latest News and Stay Informed

The DOMAINfest team will provide updates, information and much more via its Twitter handle  @domainfest.  DOMAINfest, DomainSponsor and conference attendees will be tweeting before and during the conference using Twitter hashtag #DomainFest.  Videos, pictures, commentary and live news and information will flow on Twitter via hashtag #domainfest. Tweet us using hashtag #DomainFest.

This Oversee news release was sourced from:
oversee.net/news/517

DOMAINFest Early Bird Ends 14 Feb With .CLUB As Platinum Sponsor

DOMAINFest LogoDomainSponsor® has announced .CLUB is the Platinum Sponsor for DOMAINFest Hollywood. During the conference .CLUB will launch its Land Rush period with thousands of premium quality names included at Land Rush prices. Over 60 registrars have already signed on.

The .CLUB domain extension has worldwide appeal for all types of organisations. Domain investors will also have a ground floor opportunity to invest in .CLUB domains and an opportunity to build new businesses around .CLUB.

And the early bird registration price of $695 for DOMAINFest ends today (14 February). The agenda for DOMAINfest is now available: www.domainfest.com/agenda. It offers three tracks across the information sessions, including gTLDs and Registrars, Domain & Monetisation and Mobile. Speakers will be announced shortly.

For more information, see the news release below:

.CLUB Is Platinum Sponsor Of DOMAINfest Hollywood; Launches Landrush For World Class gTLD At Domainfest Conference
–Rollout to feature thousands of premium .CLUB names at Land Rush prices–

DomainSponsor®, the online monetisation business of Oversee.net® and organiser of the critically acclaimed DOMAINFest® series of conferences, announced that .CLUB will be the Platinum Sponsor for DOMAINFest Hollywood, which will be held from March 31 to April 2, 2014 at the luxurious Loews Hotel in Hollywood, California.

The .CLUB gTLD will sponsor the welcome party and reception at DOMAINFest. During the conference .CLUB will launch its Land Rush period with thousands of premium quality names included at Land Rush prices. Over 60 registrars have already signed on, including Network Solutions, LLC, Register.com, MarkMonitor, GoDaddy, Name.com, Melbourne IT, 1and1, and United-Domains, to begin selling “yourname.club” Web addresses to clubs, membership organisations, affinity and loyalty groups, and anyone sharing a common interest or passion.

“We’re very excited to have a world-class gTLD like .CLUB as platinum sponsor of DOMAINFest,” said Dwayne Walker, Senior Vice President of Oversee.net. “As an exciting new gTLD, the .CLUB domain extension has worldwide appeal for all types of organisations. Domain investors will also have a ground floor opportunity to invest in .club domains and an opportunity to build new businesses around .CLUB.”

According to .CLUB CEO Colin Campbell, “We’re thrilled to be launching our Land Rush during DOMAINFest, a world class domain industry event. There are literally thousands of great .CLUB names that we did not reserve so that they will be available during our Land Rush.”

DOMAINfest Registration
An early bird registration fee of $695, which includes all sessions, meals and evening parties, is available now and will end Feb. 14, 2014. On Feb. 15, 2014, the regular pre-conference rate of $995 applies. This year, a special one-day pass will be available for the first day of the conference. Priced at just $295, it encourages a broad range of participants involved in the Southern California technology scene. To register, visit domainfest.com

DOMAINFest has arranged for discounted hotel room rates at the Loews Hollywood hotel. For reservation details, please visit: domainfest.com

Sponsorship Opportunities
DOMAINFest is an excellent and cost effective way to promote your brand to savvy investors. Information about 2014 sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities is available at Domainfest.com/sponsors. Inquiries can be sent to info@domainfest.com

DomainFest Is Back!

DomainFest 2014 logoWell, it never really went away. It just seems to have been put back, or delayed, a few months. Whatever the reason, for the ninth year what the organisers describe as the most respected domain and online advertising conferences will return from 31 March to 3 April. And it is coming back to Hollywood. DOMAINfest say they will continue to offer an incredible agenda, including expert speakers, numerous networking opportunities and fantastic entertainment.

Registration is now open. domainfest.com

For more information, see the news release below:

DomainSponsor Announces DomainFest Conference – The most respected domain and online advertising conference returns to Hollywood
DomainSponsor®, the online monetization business of Oversee.net® and organizer of the critically acclaimed DomainFest ® series of conferences, will host its annual DomainFest conference from March 31 to April 3, 2014, at the luxurious Loews Hotel in Hollywood, Calif.

DomainFest returns to Hollywood at the “new” Loews Hollywood Hotel, set in the middle of iconic Hollywood landmarks. This hotel is the gateway to enjoy all that Hollywood and Highland have to offer – from the Walk of Fame to the major movie studios.

”We are bringing DomainFest back to Hollywood and its roots,” said Debra Domeyer, CEO of Oversee.net. “With a tradition of networking, learning, and getting deals done, we’re delighted to be back. Our goal is to once again deliver a great conference with excellent speakers, rich content, and fun entertainment.”

Speakers, Agenda and Evening Entertainment

Domain owners, new gTLD Name Providers, Domain Registrars, Online Marketers, Affiliates and Startups attending DomainFest can expect an agenda packed with unique learning and networking opportunities. Industry leaders will offer insights and real-world experiences that can help improve business performance and results.

“For the 9th year, we are pleased to host the DomainFest conference,” said Dwayne Walker, Senior Vice President of Advertising and Domain Services. “Once again, we are bringing together the brightest and most informed experts, attendees and investors from the Domain, Online Advertising and Online Marketing industries to explore new business opportunities, network and enjoy memorable evening entertainment.”

In February 2013 more than 600 domain name investors, registrars, hosting companies, startups, advertising providers and online marketing companies from 25 countries attended the conference.

Registration is Now Open

An early bird registration fee of $695, which includes all sessions, meals and evening parties, is available now and will end Feb. 14, 2014. On Feb. 15, 2014, the regular pre-conference rate of $995 applies. This year, a special one-day pass will be available for the first day of the conference. Priced at just $295, it encourages a broad range of participants involved in the Southern California technology scene. To register, visit: domainfest.com

DomainFest has arranged for discounted hotel room rates at the Loews Hollywood hotel. For reservation details, please visit: http://domainfest.com

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

DomainFest is an excellent and cost effective way to promote your brand to savvy investors. Information about 2014 sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities is available at domainfest.com. Inquiries can be sent to info@domainfest.com

The DomainFest team will provide updates, information and much more via its Twitter handle @domainfest. DomainFest, DomainSponsor and conference attendees will be tweeting before and during the conference using Twitter hashtag #DomainFest. Videos, pictures, commentary and live news and information will flow on Twitter via hashtag #domainfest. Tweet us using hashtag #DomainFest.

Oversee.Net Announces Online Registration For Webfest Global 2013

Webfest Global logoRegistration is now open for the Webfest Global conference to be held in Santa Monica next February.

The agenda for the three-day Webfest Global 2013 conference will cover a variety of topics related to domain name investing, acquiring and converting online customers, and mobile monetisation.

Webfest Global is the new name for DOMAINfest.

More information is available at webfestglobal.com or by checking out the news release below.

Oversee.Net Announces Online Registration For Webfest Global 2013 [news release]
Webfest Global 2013 Conference to Be Held February 5-7, 2013 in Santa Monica, California
DomainSponsor®, the online direct navigation traffic monetisation unit of Oversee.net® and organiser of the critically acclaimed DOMAINfest® series of domestic and international conferences, announced today that online registration is now open for its Webfest Global conference to be held February 5-7, 2013 at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica, California.

The agenda at the three-day Webfest Global 2013 conference will cover a variety of topics related to domain name investing, acquiring and converting online customers, and mobile monetisation. Agenda highlights are available at webfestglobal.com/agenda.

“This marks our seventh annual global conference,” said Oversee.net CEO Debra Domeyer. “Over the last few years, we have received very positive feedback from attendees about how our DOMAINfest agenda has evolved. So we’re very excited about continuing our tradition of providing content and speakers that align with the ever-broadening interests of our conference audience. Of course, we’re also excited to be providing an atmosphere and experience that facilitates networking and deal-making.”

Online Registration Now Open
The early bird discounted registration rate of $1,095 includes full conference admission on February 5-7, 2013 to all sessions, exhibit hall, daily breakfasts, daily lunches and all official dinner networking parties. It also includes a farewell breakfast on February 8th. To register, visit webfestglobal.com/register.

Moniker|SnapNames Live Domain Name Auction
Moniker|SnapNames will be hosting a live, premium domain name auction at Webfest Global 2013 on Wednesday, February 6th from 4:00 – 5:30pm PST. An extended online domain auction will start on Tuesday, February 5th and end at 3:15pm EST on Thursday, March 8th. For details on how to submit domains for possible inclusion in these auctions, visit webfestglobal.com/auctions. The submission deadline is December 14, 2012.

Conference Hotel
The entire Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica has been reserved exclusively for the conference in order to provide attendees with an intimate, distraction-free environment that maximises networking opportunities. Discounted hotel room rates are available via a special online reservation portal. For details, please visit webfestglobal.com/hotel.

Sponsorship Opportunities
A wide range of sponsor and exhibitor options and prices are available for companies interested in promoting their services to the domain investors, publishers and online marketing executives attending Webfest Global 2013. For details, visit webfestglobal.com/sponsor-options.

About Webfest Global
Founded in 2006 by DomainSponsor®, the direct navigation traffic monetisation division of Oversee.net, Webfest Global (formerly DOMAINfest®) is a conference series that brings domain industry and online marketing professionals together to learn, network and do business. Content and speakers offer insights, tips and the latest best practices in areas such as web and mobile user acquisition, conversion and monetisation, plus updates on how regulatory and ICANN policies impact domain name owners and brand marketers worldwide. Attendees include domain publishers, internet entrepreneurs and wide range of online marketing executives and service providers. For more information, please visit webfestglobal.com.

About Oversee.net
Oversee.net® is a leader in online performance marketing. Using proprietary technology, it helps advertisers acquire valuable, pre-qualified leads. Its DomainSponsor® business unit pioneered the monetisation of direct navigation traffic in 2002 and now operates one of the largest PPC and CPV traffic networks in the world with over 250 million unique visitors per month. Oversee’s owned and operated lead generation websites in the travel, retail and consumer finance verticals produce over 14 million high-converting leads per month for advertisers by providing users with the information they need to make smart purchase decisions. Oversee also owns Webfest Global, a conference series for domain investors and online marketing professionals. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Oversee has offices in New York City and Frankfurt, Germany.

DOMAINfest LA February Dates Announced

DOMAINfest Global logoDomainSponsor have announced the next conference in their DOMAINfest franchise series will be held from 5-8 February, 2013 at the Fairmont Hotel in Santa Monica.

As in past years, the entire Fairmont Miramar Hotel has been reserved exclusively for the conference in order to provide attendees with an intimate, distraction-free environment that maximises networking opportunities.

In early October we will announce specifics on the conference agenda, online registration and discounted hotel room rates.

DOMAINfest Global Presentations Now Online

DOMAINfest Global logoFor those who did not attend DOMAINfest Global 2012 conference, held just two weeks ago, or even those who just want to relive the experience, the presentations and videos from the conference are now online on the DOMAINfest site.

Some of the highlights are:

  • Debra’s Domeyer’s (Oversee Co-CEO) opening remarks
  • Scott Morrow (Oversee Co-CEO) Fireside Chat with Biz Stone.
  • PDFs of Landing Page Optimization, Local/Mobile Trends, Advanced PPC Practices, Affiliate LeadGen, SEO for 2012, Keyword Modeling, new TLDs, Domain Valuation, and Public Policies Impacting Domain Investors.
  • PITCHfest video, especially the last part when the panel of judges offered tips on how to give a winning elevator pitch.

To check out the session videos, see: domainfest.com/mediaarchive/V9.

Speaker presentation are available here: domainfest.com/DOMAINfestGlobal2012/powerpoints.

DOMAINfest Global Announces Latest Updates For Next Week’s Conference

DOMAINfest Global logoIt’s sunny and warm in Santa Monica in the lead-up to DOMAINfest Global and just five days away from the conference. The organisers are promising excitement from morning ‘til’ night with opportunities to learn, network, do deals and have fun.

For more updates on the latest happening at next week’s conference, check out the news release below:

DOMAINfest Conference Offers Internet Entrepreneurs Opportunity to Network 1-on-1 With Expert Speakers From The Hottest Online Marketing Disciplines

Biz Stone as Keynoter; renowned experts including Bruce Clay, Danny Sullivan, Tim Ash, Bill Hunt, Brook Schaaf, Jay Weintraub and 25 others join panels.

LOS ANGELES, Calif.(January 24, 2012 ) — The sixth annual DOMAINfest Global conference, scheduled for January 31 – February 2, 2012 at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica, offers internet entrepreneurs and domain investors a chance to get up close and personal with a wide range of experts from the hottest areas of online marketing today.

The quality of the agenda and speakers at DOMAINfest rivals the biggest and best internet conferences, but its setting at the small, luxury Fairmont Hotel and strict attendance limits ensures that everyone gets a chance to personally ask questions and exchange ideas with expert speakers, plus build meaningful relationships with fellow attendees.

DOMAINfest Agenda Highlights

Over 30 respected speakers will offer internet entrepreneurs, domain investors and online publishers the latest tips and best practices on how to maximize traffic, conversions and monetization. The educational benefits are complemented with numerous, fun networking activities.

  • Keynote fireside chat: Biz Stone, Co-founder of Twitter.
  • Hot agenda topics for internet entrepreneurs and online publishers:

 

  • Internet Vital Signs
  • Landing Page Optimization Best Practices
  • Affiliate Marketing Lead Generation
  • Mobile/Local Search Opportunities
  • Analyzing Keywords to Find Revenue Opportunities
  • Advanced PPC Best Practices
  • SEO Insights for 2012

 

  • Hot agenda topics for domain investors and brand managers:

 

  • New TLDs and Implication for Online Brands
  • Public Policies Impacting Domain Investors and Trademark Owners
  • Valuation Techniques for Domain Name Buying and Selling
  • Dine with an expert: Up to nine attendees can reserve a seat at the breakfast or lunch table of participating expert speakers. Seats still available.
  • PITCHfest Contest: Ten entrepreneurs will get 3 minutes each to present their innovative ideas to a panel of judges that includes John Morris, Chairman Emeritus of the Tech Coast Angels and Ben Kuo, editor of SoCal Tech.
  • Domain name live auction: Featuring domains in all categories and price ranges that offer instant traffic and branding advantages. See list of domains and opening bid ranges at www.moniker.com/DFauctions.
  • Elaborate evening networking parties: House of Blues, Petersen Automotive Museum and Monsoon Café, with each party to include unique and entertaining surprises.

See full agenda details and expert speaker bios at domainfest.com/agenda.

DOMAINfest Registration
Register at domainfest.com/register. Registration includes exhibit hall access, sessions, first class meals and elaborate evening networking dinner parties. See sponsor and exhibitor descriptions at domainfest.com/sponsors.

New Speakers Announced For DOMAINfest Global

DOMAINfest Global logoA number of new speakers have been added to the DOMAINfest Global 2012 agenda with the conference only 11 days away.

The new speakers are:

  • Mason Cole, Principal of 5×5 Communications, a communications and policy consultancy in Portland, Oregon and previous communications executive for Oversee.net, for the Everything You Need to Know about New TLDs panel;
  • Eli R. Goodman, Media Evangelist, comScore, Inc., who will present Global Online User and Advertising Trends; and
  • Ken Taylor, Chairman, President and CEO, Marksmen, Inc., for the workshop, Domain Valuation Techniques for Buying and Selling.

There have also been details of the evening party announced, which are:

  • The Super Cars Dinner party at the Petersen Auto Museum with special tours, a gourmet dinner, photo opportunities with Playboy Playmates and other special surprises
  • Barbarella Chamber of Dreams themed party at the House of Blues with edgy, sexy and interactive entertainment provided by the performance artist group, Lucent Dossier
  • A silent auction fundraiser with rock and roll and sports memorabilia supporting the Generation Rescue Foundation.

The PITCHfest submission deadline has been extended to Tuesday 24 January.The submission form and contest rules can be found at: www.domainfest.com/pitchfest.

For more details and registration, see domainfest.com.

New Submission Deadline for DOMAINfest PITCHfest; Rare Opportunity to Submit to Tech Coast

DOMAINfest Global logoThe submission deadline for PITCHfest has been changed from Monday, January 16, 2012 to Tuesday, January 24, 2012. The submission form and contest rules can be found at: www.domainfest.com/pitchfest.

This is a rare chance to present to an esteemed panel of four judges that includes John Morris, Chairman Emeritus of Tech Coast Angels and Ben Kuo, Founder of socalTECH.com.

The PITCHfest Contest session will be held on Wednesday 1 February, 2012. Up to 10 finalists will each be given 3 minutes on stage to present their business plan during this rapid-fire session. To keep the momentum and energy level high, judges will wait until all presentations are completed before offering comments and suggestions. They will then select the winner.

This is a great opportunity to pitch an online business plan not only to a panel of angel investor judges, but also to a conference audience of over 700 Internet professionals from nearly 30 countries. DFG 2012 attendees are always on the lookout for new investment and partnership opportunities.