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After 17 years at the helm of a traditional creative agency, INK—I’ve seen firsthand how the conventional model is cracking under its own weight. I
Here’s a scenario that plays out far too often: A startup launches with a compromised domain name—maybe it’s GetBrandName.com, or BrandNameHQ.io, or Brand-Name.com—thinking they’ll upgrade
In the fast-paced world of startups and scale-ups, the race to secure funding often takes center stage. However, in the rush to attract investors, I
In today’s digital age, establishing a strong online presence is paramount for the success of any business, big or small. However, as the internet continues
Nearly 250,000 workers in the U.S. tech sector were laid off in in the past 12 months. And the reality is that many companies can
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You may have heard the saying, “If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Making deals that
In recent years, the world has fundamentally changed. We have moved from a world where personal contact was the norm, to a world where most
When coming up with a name for your startup, or contemplating a rebrand for your current company, do you think about domain names? For too
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Discover the power of a domain upgrade in “How A Domain Upgrade Spurred Massive Growth.” Check out Tim Hargis’s journey with Tuft & Needle as
When you start building a brand, you might wonder what exactly is a brand? In this post, we will discuss about the essence of branding,
In a huge win for generic domains, the Supreme Court, in an 8-1 decision on June 30, 2020, ruled that, as a general matter, you
In 2020, in a huge win for generic domain, the Supreme Court, in an 8-1 decision, ruled that, as a general matter, you CAN trademark
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