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Reynolds Named to Internet Commerce Association Board

Thu Apr 24, 2008 1:22pm EDT
Business Association for Domain Name Registrants and Investors
  Broadens Representation; Future Board Seats to Be Filled by Direct
                               Elections
WASHINGTON--(Business Wire)--
The Internet Commerce Association (ICA), the business association
for domain name registrants and investors, said today Philip Reynolds
has been elected to the organizations Board of Directors.

   Reynolds is general manager of Thought Convergence, where he is
responsible for day-to-day operations and serves as in-house counsel.
Well-versed in domain name issues and trends, Reynolds advocates for
the interests of registrants and will work with the ICA to influence
the fledgling body of laws and regulations that govern the industry.
Reynolds is a graduate of the University of California at Santa
Barbara and holds a Juris Doctor from the University of California
Hastings College of Law.

   ICA Executive Director Michael Collins said Reynolds' election is
the first of several that will be conducted by ICA members for the
purpose of naming additional board members. "It's important that the
ICA represent domain registrants and investors at all levels. Going
forward, we'll ensure diversity on the board with elections by the
membership." Collins said he is seeking nominations from the
organization's Silver Membership level.

   According to Collins, the domain investment community is
responsible for between 6-9% of the search advertising industry. The
marketplace is currently estimated at between $700 million and $1
billion annually. The ICA's membership represents more than 2 million
domain names, generating over 100 million monthly unique visitors.

Internet Commerce Association, Washington
Michael Collins, Executive Director, +1-202-657-4570
michael@InternetCommerce.org

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