BRS Media,announced today the start of the Landrush Phase for .Radio.am and .Radio.fm global domain extension.This phase has two levels,Landrush A and B,both running simultaneously .

You can read the press release after the jump:

"BRS Media, a diverse and growing media e-commerce firm that assists traditional and interactive media companies build and brand on the power of the Internet, announced today the start of the Landrush Phase for .Radio.am & .Radio.fm Global Domain Extensions (Radio Glds).

The Landrush Period will feature two levels, Landrush A and B with both running simultaneously:

Landrush A: For Government Licensed Radio Stations, to register or block “Official Call Signs”, applicants must complete the Landrush A form: http://radio.fm/Landrush.pdf

Landrush B: For General Public - Multiple requests for the same domain go to auction at the completion of Landrush period.

Upon validation, Landrush A application will take precedence over any and all Landrush B applications, with Landrush A validation audits being conducted by non-profit organization Webcaster Alliance, Inc.

Also for the first time, Radio Global Premium Domains will be available. This will be an excellent opportunity to claim short and generic radio based global domains. The current premium list is at: http://radio.fm/premium

The Radio Global Domain Extensions under .Radio.am and .Radio.fm are designed for Bootstrap Start-Ups, Small Office/Home Offices (SOHO) Entrepreneurs, Social Media Ventures, Streaming Enterprises and Traditional Broadcasters worldwide, while at the same time encouraging originality in expanding the RADIO global domain space.

“We are thrilled about this phase of the Radio Global Domain launch. The landrush will be the first chance for anyone to get a domain extension with Radio’s name on it“, remarked George T. Bundy, Chairman & CEO of BRS Media Inc. “The Radio.am and Radio.fm Global Domain Extensions will foster true innovation, openness and actual consumer choice on the Internet. Our depth of experience and understanding in the market demonstrates our commitment to guide the Radio GLDs in a professional, reliable and all-inclusive manner.”

The Radio Global Domains Phased Roll-Out Plan TimeTable:

Current Phase: Landrush - 1st July 2013 18:00 GMT to 31st July 2013 23:59 GMT

Landrush Period will be the first opportunity for anyone to get great RADIO domain before General Availability. A 2-year minimum will be required during landrush, and both Landrush A & B to run simultaneously.

In Landrush A: Government licensed radio stations, official issued "Call Signs" will be on a first-come-first-served, following validation.

In Landrush B: Multiple domain requests will go to auction at end of landrush phase.

In addition, for the first time, Premium Radio domains will be available. These premium domains include short 1, 2 characters and generic word radio domains.

Next Phase: General Availability - 3rd August 2013 18:00 GMT

General Availability will be open to the public on a first-come-first-served basis."