sales Breaking: Verizon Buys Oath.com

TERADOMAIN · Apr 4, 2017

Thanks for sharing

hookbox · Apr 4, 2017

For a business that should be branding for the next generation I think they picked a horrible name. Generation Z or whoever is next doesn't even know what Oath means. I could of sworn I heard that sound come from my stomach after I drank to much last weekend.

Mister Funsky · Apr 4, 2017

James Iles said:
one of the worst rebrandings in corporate history.

I agree...all that money to spend and they picked a mediocre name. Maybe they have some great minds with some deep psychological marketing behind the new name that will make us all trust aol and yahoo again...not! When I heard it this morning I thought it was a joke but then I remembered April fools day was a few days ago...

GeorgeK · Apr 4, 2017

It's nice that they got the domain. Still a horrible brand, though!

DOMAIN ILLUMINATI · Apr 4, 2017

The term 'oath' has a 'heavy' meaning in history of mankind.

If a worldwide known company uses exactly this term as their new company name, it's interesting why.
They don't use 'world' or 'wide' or 'web' (examples) - they use 'oath'.

So the question is, to whom they are making this 'oath'...
...it's strange, at least for me.

WhoaDomain.com · Apr 5, 2017

Great article! but................ on a different note. after reading

http://dotweekly.com/verizon-announce-oath-brand-yahoo-aol-domain-fail/

can someone please comment on why even though it's an UNDERSTOOD taboo by domainers to NEVER register TM issue domains? that someone registered after this Version announcement this domain?

VerizonOath.com?

Thanks for sharing James.

developermat · Apr 5, 2017

hookbox said:
... I could of sworn I heard that sound come from my stomach after I drank to much last weekend.

"Google" was the sound that came from mine after a few too many drinks!

I kinda like the Yahoo! brand but haven't really been there for 10 or maybe 15+ years... It was all about the Yahoo! Games back then.

WhoaDomain.com · Apr 5, 2017

KINGOF.TOP said:
The term 'oath' has a 'heavy' meaning in history of mankind.

If a worldwide known company uses exactly this term as their new company name, it's interesting why.
They don't use 'world' or 'wide' or 'web' (examples) - they use 'oath'.

So the question is, to whom they are making this 'oath'...
...it's strange, at least for me.

Beezelbub? Azazel? The Falling Star? lol

jk but Oath is a nice 4 Letter domain. Seems like the trend these days with anything internet.

It can see the sales pitch now.

"We provide the best service. That is our OATH our Promise to you."

although it's sounds too close to "clumsy Oafs" lol

BostonDomainer · Apr 5, 2017

GeorgeK said:
It's nice that they got the domain. Still a horrible brand, though!

I see Leap.com under your name. Now that would have been a quality re-branding. A strong action verb.

I can't wait for the Simpsons to rebrand Homer to saying "OATH!!!" instead of "Dohhh".

btw... thanks for posting @James Iles

WhoaDomain.com · Apr 5, 2017

lol someone just registered Oath360 from China!

people use this emoji with my posts all the time. I can finally get to use it for someone else!

hehehe lol and thee InsanityVR continues!

ivey · Apr 5, 2017

Seems like a prophectic name that has some strong meaning and vision behind it. Don't judge too early.

James Iles · Apr 5, 2017

BostonDomainer said:
I see Leap.com under your name. Now that would have been a quality re-branding. A strong action verb.

I think that @GeorgeK's asking price for Leap.com would be about 50x higher than the price that they paid for Oath.com... Although 'Leap' is 100x better than 'Oath'

platey · Apr 5, 2017

So with AOL and Yahoo allegedly merging? Will they be able to create a better search engine?

GeorgeK · Apr 5, 2017

platey said:
So with AOL and Yahoo allegedly merging? Will they be able to create a better search engine?

It would be nice to see them try. While I love Google, competition is healthy to keep them on their toes.

JoeE · Apr 5, 2017

James Iles said:
I think that @GeorgeK's asking price for Leap.com would be about 50x higher than the price that they paid for Oath.com... Although 'Leap' is 100x better than 'Oath'

In the long run, Leap will save them a lot of headaches. Leap sounds much better (cooler) and most people will embrace it. Oath sounds a bit religious and stiff. And although they may have spent a lot of money acquiring these names, it's not too hard for them to back out and change the name to say Leap

we're talking about a multi-Billion dollar corporation, and besides the Oath domains will not go to waste many will buy them at or near what they paid for them I'm sure. Hoping @GeorgeK get a nice payday with his soon to be Verizon Leap.com.

hookbox · Apr 5, 2017

rivey001 said:
Seems like a prophectic name that has some strong meaning and vision behind it. Don't judge too early.

Great word but wrong application. Just picture yourself telling someone you use Oath everyday. What? Oath! What is that a breakfast bar.

namezest · Apr 5, 2017

Oath , so what are they promising?
That they wont be sharing and selling information and then blame hackers for their misdeeds?

1Darko · Apr 5, 2017

I'm an user of Yahoo for 21 years, that's an oath or... hehe

Kate · Apr 5, 2017

This bold rebranding move is so far attracting more loathe than love

hookbox · Apr 5, 2017

I take an Oath never to use Oath.

Samer · Apr 6, 2017

My favorite domain name that Verizon owns (and have put to really good use /developed ) is HUM.com.

Such a great name. Wonder how much that name would be worth if it was undeveloped

Levi_charlz · Apr 6, 2017

I regged VROath and OathVR a while back in king.

Was this fortunate or should I be expect a nasty letter through the door?

DNScholar · Apr 6, 2017

I think they also inquired about Vow, Pledge, Trust and settled for Oath.

GeorgeK · Apr 6, 2017

Kate said:
This bold rebranding move is so far attracting more loathe than love

Ironic, given AOL owns Love.com

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