Third-annual event will focus on the emerging local online media opportunities for prized geographical Internet brands. CHICAGO, June 24
CHICAGO, June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Since the early days of the commercial
Internet, city and destination domain names, known as GeoDomains, have been
sought after properties due to their powerful and intuitive geographical
brands. As the media continues to shift from traditional to online platforms,
search engine-independent GeoDomains are well-positioned to take advantage of
the emerging opportunities in local online media. Within this backdrop,
Associated Cities, in association with The Kelsey Group, will gather
executives from across the global GeoDomain industry for the "2008 GeoDomain
Expo," July 10-12 in Chicago.
"GeoDomains have become the jewels in the crown of domain names," said
Jessica Bookstaff, chairman, Associated Cities. "As the media landscape
continues to shift online, GeoDomainers are finding themselves in the sweet
spot of local online media. The 2008 GeoDomain Expo is a must-attend event for
anyone who is serious about leveraging the exciting opportunities that are now
developing for this industry."
Associated Cities anticipates record attendance for this year's
conference, which will bring together executives from some of the potentially
most valuable media brands on the Internet. Attendees will include the owners
of major city and destination sites including Acapulco.com, BuenosAires.com,
Chicago.com, Dallas.com, LosAngeles.com, Nashville.com, NewYorkCity.com and
SanFrancisco.com. The program will focus on the emerging local online media
opportunity, and will feature a keynote presentation by John F. Kelsey, III,
co-founder and chairman of The Kelsey Group, the leading provider of strategic
research and analysis about local search and local online media. Conference
sessions include "Local Revenue from Local Advertisers," "International Geo
Panel" and "Pushing the Envelope: The Future of Technology and GeoDomains."
Formal and informal networking opportunities will offer attendees the
chance to explore prospective partnerships and potential next-generation
employment prospects with GeoDomain companies. Friday's proceedings will be
capped off with a networking reception featuring a book signing with Wall
Street Journal reporter David Kesmodel, author of "The Domain Game." Saturday
will conclude with the Moniker GeoDomain Auction followed by the 2008 Geo
Awards Dinner.
Conference sponsors include: TrafficZ (global sponsor), CallSource, DN
Journal, Domain Capital, Domainer's Magazine, eDirectory, Grassroots.org,
HotelPlanner.com, Localeze, Modern Domainer Magazine, Moniker, Name.com and
OpenVision. For more information about this event, visit
http://www.AssociatedCities.com and click on the 2008 GeoDomain Expo logo at
the top of the page.
About Associated Cities
The Associated Cities network consists of the most intuitive and
compelling city.com brands online. Every Associated Cities.com city site
offers targeted local content and functionality for travelers and residents.
The organization's mission is to provide a single, reliable source allowing
advertisers and partners to reach consumers in each market it serves. In this
capacity, Associated Cities currently represents 130 city partner sites
throughout the U.S. and around the world. Visit
http://www.AssociatedCities.com for more information.
Media contact:
Eileen Pacheco
(781) 556-1026
eileen@tango-group.com
SOURCE Associated Cities
