Afilias
Afilias
Director, Corporate Communications
Location: Horsham, PA
Summary
Afilias provides global internet infrastructure - domain name registries, DNS, mobile device intelligence, and security solutions worldwide.
Key Results & Achievements
- Managed the largest internet domain migration in history (.AU ccTLD) - achieved Guinness World Record for largest TLD migration in a single transition with zero downtime
- Secured tier-1 media coverage in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Reuters, Bloomberg, and major technology publications
- Led crisis communications during Puerto Rico power outage - demonstrated infrastructure resilience with .PR domains remaining operational
- Positioned DeviceAtlas as mobile intelligence leader through data-driven media strategy and research reports
- Managed global PR for 20+ TLD launches including .BET, .PET, .LLC, .PROMO, .ARCHI, .BIO, and .SKI
- Coordinated international announcements across English, Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese markets
- Built relationships with ICANN community and positioned executives as thought leaders in internet governance
Testimonials
Alan Wallace is a terrific writer, storyteller, and top-drawer publicist. As a long time journalist, I've worked with many, many PR people over the years in various capacities. Alan was among the finest. So, fine, in fact, that I ended up hiring him at aNewDomain Media for a long stint. He is quite brilliant and did an extraordinary job with the early planning of BreakingModern, the content marketing site aNewDomain did for HTC. Hire him! Call me or contact me at gina@ginasmith.com with any questions! Sincerely - Gina Smith
Press Releases
Official announcements and communications distributed through major news wire services, documenting Afilias's product launches, partnerships, security advisories, and company milestones.
94 historical records
Donuts Acquires Afilias
December 29, 2020
Donuts Inc. completes acquisition of Afilias, bringing together two leading TLD registry operators under one corporate structure with no significant changes for registrars or registry services clients.
Donuts Inc. to Acquire Afilias, Inc.
November 19, 2020
Donuts Inc. announces agreement to acquire Afilias registry business for undisclosed sum, expected to close in Q4 2020 following regulatory approval. Transaction excludes Afilias mobile software and registrar businesses.
Join.law announces expanded web services product offering to help law firms accelerate into the digital age
September 26, 2020
Join.law launches expanded website and product offering to help law firms streamline and secure their digital assets, focusing on security, efficiency, and productivity for legal industry web infrastructure.
Afilias Joins Global Encryption Coalition to Promote Internet Security
August 19, 2020
Afilias, a leading domain registry operator, has joined the Global Encryption Coalition, a group of more than 100 organizations from across the globe com...
New MailYourBallot.vote site supports Vote-by-Mail amid COVID concerns
May 4, 2020
Monolith Registry launches MailYourBallot.vote to provide centralized information about vote-by-mail procedures across all states amid COVID-19 concerns, addressing voter safety and accessibility.
ILOVE.PR - Prime Domains Released for the PR Industry
April 28, 2020
Afilias releases premium .PR domain names specifically designed for public relations professionals and agencies, offering memorable web addresses that align with industry branding and marketing needs.
ILOVE.PR - Lanzamiento de dominios de primer nivel para la industria de las relaciones públicas
April 28, 2020
Afilias announced the launch of .iLOVEpr top-level domains for Puerto Rico, providing Puerto Ricans and businesses with a unique way to express their pride and connection to the island online.
Blacknight Chooses Afilias for Managed DNS with Anycast
April 20, 2020
Horsham, Pennsylvania - April 20, 2020 - Afilias, the world’s second largest domain name registry, today announced that Blacknight has chosen Afilias for its Managed DNS service with Anycast technolog...
Afilias endorses Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace (GCSC) Final Report at Paris Peace Forum
November 13, 2019
Afilias publicly endorses the Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace final report at the Paris Peace Forum, supporting international norms for responsible state behavior in cyberspace.
¡El dominio de Internet .PR cumple 30 años!
August 16, 2019
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, 15 de agosto de 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Gauss Research Laboratory, Inc., el operador de registro para .PR, el dominio de primer nivel (TLD) de Puerto Rico, y Afilias, su socio tecnológico, anunciaron hoy que el do...
.PR Internet Domain turns 30!
August 15, 2019
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Gauss Research Laboratory, Inc, the registry operator for .PR, Puerto Rico's top level domain (TLD), and Afilias, its technology partner, announced today that the .PR domain will reach the mileston...
101domain Goes Platinum with Sedo: Good for Both Domain Investors and Buyers
July 22, 2019
101domain, an Afilias subsidiary and leader in international domain registration, announces expansion of its partnership with Sedo through membership in the Sedo Platinum program. This provides 101domain customers seamless access to Sedo's complete inventory of 19M domain names, with priority access to high-value, exclusive inventory at negotiable pricing.
Afilias To Acquire .GLOBAL Top Level Domain
June 24, 2019
HORSHAM, Pa., June 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Afilias, the world's second largest domain name registry, today announced the signing of an agreement to a...
Afilias Appoints Keith Lubsen as Chief Business Officer
March 8, 2019
HORSHAM, Pa., March 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Afilias, the world's second largest domain name registry, today announced that it has promoted Keith Lubse...
Afilias Appoints Ram Mohan as Chief Operating Officer
March 6, 2019
HORSHAM, Pa., March 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Afilias, the world's second largest domain name registry, today announced that it has promoted Ram Mohan t...
The Mobile Web Intelligence Report - February 2019
February 25, 2019
Mobile OS Market Share, Android Gains in Sweden, The Smartphone Upgrade Cycle, Hardware Statistics and More
Afilias Launches DeviceAssure to Close Security Gaps from Counterfeit Mobile Devices
February 25, 2019
Afilias introduces DeviceAssure, a security solution that identifies counterfeit mobile devices and helps organizations close security gaps created by unauthorized hardware in enterprise networks.
Afilias Launches DeviceAssure to Close Security Gaps from Counterfeit Mobile Devices
February 24, 2019
DUBLIN and BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Launched today at Mobile World Congress, DeviceAssureSM https://deviceassure.com is a new s...
20 Afilias Top Level Domains Now Licensed for Sale in China
February 14, 2019
Afilias receives regulatory approval to offer 20 top-level domains for sale in China, significantly expanding market access and opportunities for businesses in the world's largest internet market.
20 Afilias Top Level Domains Now Licensed for Sale in China
February 13, 2019
HORSHAM, Pa., Feb. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Afilias, a leading domain registry operator, is pleased to announce the availability of 20 Afilias TLDs ap...
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