Reglikedomain industry desk

CEO Rod Beckstrom on Twitter — Follow ICANN

Keep up-to-date on fresh CEO via Twitter.

Fresh ICANN CEO Rod Beckstrom is certainly a different type of businessman than former CEO Paul Twomey. As an entrepreneur and having published his own book, Beckstrom is a marketing guy. That means he’s more visible in cyberspace than his predecessor.

One example is Twitter, where Beckstrom provides updates as @RodBeckstrom. Earlier today he tweeted:

Attending #ICANN operational management meeting. Amazing range of projects and activities I’m learning regarding. Stimulating and fun.

and on July 5:

Reading through mountain of excellent materials given to me by Paul Twomey, former CEO of #ICANN & now Sr. President. Thanks Paul!

Now this isn’t exactly earth shattering, but it’s a big step up in visibility. It also means that Beckstrom is accessible. Will that translate into a different mentality at ICANN? Only time will tell.

Also on the wire

Other reporting from the domain desk.

TRAFFIC Picture Quiz: Friday ContestUncategorizedTRAFFIC Picture Quiz: Friday ContestAUncategorizedAre “The Worst Investment I’ve Ever Gotten Into” — Why DomainsIt’s the last day to register/renew .com domains ahead of prices go upUncategorizedIt’s the last day to register/renew .com domains ahead of prices go upInstant Search, GoDaddy is More Popular than God — With GoogleUncategorizedInstant Search, GoDaddy is More Popular than God — With GoogleTaylor Swift, Rangers and Google: February’s top 5 storiesUncategorizedTaylor Swift, Rangers and Google: February’s top 5 storiesDomains in January: Domain Name RewindUncategorizedDomains in January: Domain Name RewindBook) Is Worth the Wait — Sex.com (TheUncategorizedBook) Is Worth the Wait — Sex.com (TheAUncategorizedAd Clicks More Valuable Than Organic Clicks: GoogleLUncategorizedLearn from .Asia, and WHOIS Behind Adrenaline TLD? — .Africa Can