Com Laude

Tempted to venture south of the river? For a break from the #INTA26 conference hop on the Emirates Cable Car to the O2 Arena just a few steps from ExCel. There you’ll find dozens of bars, restaurants, shops and the opportunity to walk across the roof of the arena for some spectacular views of Canary Wharf. You’ll also find The Dial there, home of Meantime Brewery where you can sample some craft beers made on the Prime Meridian, the home of “time” itself. Just a few minutes from the ExCel but a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of the conference. #INTA26 #INTALondon #INTA

The forecast today is for a bit of rain this afternoon so for those looking for a break from their #INTA26 schedule and wanting to stay dry, head to Kensington High Street. The London Design Museum is hosting legendary film maker Wes Anderson’s: The Archives. The iconic museum has been granted unprecedented access to Wes Anderson’s personal archives, which the filmmaker has built up over three decades and is on show for a limited time. Fans of Anderson’s work, including ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’, ‘The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar’, and ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ will get an exclusive view of props and the stories behind the scripts. Close by you can also visit the Scarsdale Tavern (Edwardes Square) for a fantastic and filling Sunday Roast Lunch, perfect to sustain an afternoon of meetings. #INTA #INTA2026

Tip and tricks so far my INTA warriors (Feel free to to add more in comments) - The taxi stop is far from the entry to the event. There is another convention in between the taxi stop and ours. Tip: put DoubleTree as the destination of your Uber - If you leave through the main door ask your Uber to pick you up at Tapa Tapa, once again this is so big that might take a while to find you. - If you don’t have a badge but want to meet with someone at the Excel there are plenty of coffee and restaurants inside the Excel and before a badge is required, so don’t worry! Stay hydrated my friends! Let’s do this!

Today’s the day! Well, it is if you’ve been planning your TLD application for months, creating your project plan, aligning your internal team and working with your external experts. The Application window opens today. It’s like Christmas Day, except this day has been 14 years in the making..and there’s no Christmas Carols. If you don’t move, rest assured your competitors will. This could’ve the start of the greatest adventure in your company’s history. Do you want to write it, or have someone else write it for you? The window closes in just 104 days…approximately 2,500 hours, or 150,000 minutes. Don’t regret not using them to shape your organisation’s future. “If a window of opportunity appears, don’t pull down the shade.” Tom Peters #ICANN #GTLDS #DOTBRANDS

Today, ICANN’s application window for new top-level domains opens, and the next chapter of the Internet’s naming system officially begins! For brands, this is no longer a theoretical opportunity: this is your live decision point — will you apply for a dotBrand TLD? These domains aren't experimental; they're operational infrastructure for global organisations that want: 🔴 Direct control over their namespace 🔴 A more secure, authenticated digital environment 🔴 A clearer, more authoritative way to engage customers Organizations still working through internal alignment, business case development, or execution readiness for a dotBrand should act now. We have supported dozens of companies through these exact challenges. While these barriers are common and solvable, they require immediate focus. Once the application window closes, the opportunity will not return in the near term. Timing is as critical as strategy. Engage with us today, and we will help you move forward with confidence, whether that means securing your dotBrand or making a clear, structured decision that it is not the right path.   #ICANN #NextRound #dotBrand #dotBrandApplication #MarkmonitorGroupExperts #INTA #IP #CorporateDomainRegistrar #BrandProtection #OnlineBrandProtection #DomainWatch #DomainThreatIntelligence

Are you really going to INTA if you don't share in LinkedIn you are going to INTA? I didn't think so! The Markmonitor Group will have learning sessions about Domain Management, Brand Protection and much more during those days, so please reach out if you would like to get more information. And if you fancy a drink (or two, no judging!) please ask me for an invite to our reception. See you in London! ✈️

Just two weeks to go before we host thousands from the INTA community in my home city. Want any tips on where to go, what to see and how to order a proper pint - just ask. It is going to be a busy week but I'll always find some time to meet up. #INTA #INTALONDON #BRANDPROTECTION #DOTBRANDS

London's calling. We have some things planned for the INTA Annual Meeting — exclusive sessions, a private event, and a few conversations worth having about portfolio management, brand protection, and dot brands. If you're interested in attending, get in touch directly or drop a comment below. #MarkmonitorGroupExperts #dotBrand #NextRound #DigitalBranding #CyberSecurity #NewTLDs #BrandProtection #IP #INTA2026 #ComLaude #Markmonitor #FairWinds #TeamMarkmonitorGroup