BRS Media’s dotFM Releases Ranking of Top .FM Sites and Brands, .FM Top 100 Hits of 2023

January 30, 2024
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BRS Media’s dotFM Releases Ranking of Top .FM Sites and Brands, .FM Top 100 Hits of 2023

From podcasts to platforms: Dive into the .FM Top 100, showcasing the leading websites, sounds, and brands in audio and beyond!

 

San Francisco CA January 30, 2024 – 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 that dotFM, the .FM Top-Level Domain Registry, has unveiled the highly anticipated year-end rankings for 2023. The list features the Top 100 hits of the year, showcasing the most prominent .FM sites, brands and platforms rocking online and on air!

For the 12th consecutive year, dotFM has released its annual year-end ranking, titled “FM Top 100 Hits of 2023,” spotlighting the leading sites and brands within the .FM Namespace for the preceding year. This compilation showcases the most inventive and pioneering brands in streaming, social, podcast & broadcast. Access the complete chart of the .FM Top 100 Hits of 2023 at: https://get.fm/2023top100

“Although podcasting retained its dominance in 2023, the noteworthy expansion in diverse segments across various regions is particularly thrilling. Sectors like web3, music, and apps, have contributed to the heightened activity within the .FM Top-Level Domain, with a record setting 48.34 billion queries, signifying an extraordinary 353% growth over the past decade.” remarked George T. Bundy, Chairman & CEO of BRS Media Inc. “Witnessing the ongoing diversity within the .FM namespace, like Blockchain, Crypto and NFTs is truly remarkable. The innovation and originality demonstrated by dotFM clients serve as a constant source of inspiration.”

Highlights from the 2023 ranking: In 2023, the Podcast Apps and Podcasters category maintained its rapid growth, with Anchor.fm (No. 1), part of Spotify for Podcasters’ platform clinching the lead position.  Noteworthy additions to the list include Podscribe’s RSS feed pscrb.fm at (No. 12), marking the highest-ranking newcomer, alongside emerging entities such as Bitcoin-powered Fountain.fm (No. 50) and the Solana Blockchain Platform Solana.fm (No. 53).

 Today, the .FM TLD is one of the best recognized and most successful rebranded Top-Level Domain in the history of the Internet and represents some of the most innovative brands in Broadcasting, Podcasting, Streaming and Social entertainment. The diverse portfolio of registrants encompasses not only broadcasters, Internet radio, podcasters, and the music community but also extends to interactive companies, leading social media ventures, and streaming entrepreneurs on a global scale.

The .FM Top-Level Domain is available through most ICANN Accredited Registrars or any worldwide .FM Registrar Partners (https://get.fm/registrars) like: Namecheap, Go Daddy, Cloudflare, Name.com, Dynadot, Network Solutions, Porkbun and more. Information about .FM Domains, Emoji Domains, Premium Domains and more is also available at https://get.fm

 

About BRS Media, Inc:

Based in the South of Market district (SoMa) of San Francisco CA, BRS Media was established in 1995, featured as one of the fastest growing privately held companies by the SF Business Times and Inc. Magazine for five consecutive years. Its portfolio of leading online properties includes: dotFM® & dotAM®, spotlighting Domain Innovation and Brand Registry Services for media based .FM and .AM domains; dotRadio™ extensions .RADIO.am & .RADIO.fm, Radio’s only Open & Innovative Domain Extensions; Main Street Branding™, helping Clients Assemble a World Class Identity and iRadio® Service. Main Street Branding and dotRadio are trademarks; and dotFM, dotAM and iRadio are registered trademarks of BRS Media, Inc.

 

Junaid Siddiqui

BRS Media Inc.

Email: jsiddiqui@brsmedia.fm

BRS Media’s dotFM Releases Ranking of Top .FM Sites and Brands, .FM Top 100 Hits of 2022

January 24, 2023
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BRS Media’s dotFM Releases Ranking of Top .FM Sites and Brands, .FM Top 100 Hits of 2022

The .FM TLD’s Annual ranking of the top sites, sounds and brands building success On Air & Online!

 

San Francisco CA January 24, 2023 – 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, today announced that dotFM, the .FM Top-Level Domain Registry, has released the annual year-end ranking of the Top 100 Hits of 2022, the year’s top .FM sites and brands.

For the 11th Year in a row, dotFM’s year-end top 100 ranking, “.FM Top 100 Hits of 2022” lists the top sites and brands from the past year under the .FM Namespace. The Top 100 hits represent some of the most creative and innovative brands in podcasting, streaming media and social entertainment today. The .FM Top 100 Hits of 2022 chart is available at: https://Get.fm/2022Top100 

“While podcasting remained a dominant category in 2022, growth in other segments across varied regions is exciting. From Services and Streaming sites to Broadcasters, Social Entertainers and Apps, the .FM has seen a rise in traffic across the Top Level Domain with a record 45.95 Billion queries, which reflects an astounding 330% growth over the past decade.” remarked George T. Bundy, Chairman & CEO of BRS Media Inc. “It’s truly amazing to see the continued diversity within the .FM namespace, the innovation and originality of dotFM clients is inspiring.”

Highlights from the 2022 ranking: The fastest growing category in 2022 continues to be Podcast Apps, Podcast Hosting and Podcasters like global podcast platform Castbox.fm (No. 1) topping the list for the 4th year in a row. Podcast App/Services Anchor.fm (No. 3) and Megaphone.fm (No. 6) both Spotify owned companies and Soundon.fm (No. 5), Taiwan’s top Podcast company, continuing with their impressive performance in the Top 100.

Today, the .FM TLD is one of the best recognized and most successful rebranded Top-Level Domain in the history of the Internet and represents some of the most innovative brands in Broadcasting, Podcasting, Streaming and Social entertainment. The comprehensive portfolio of registrants not only includes broadcasters, Internet radio, podcasters, and the music community but also interactive companies, premier social media ventures, and streaming entrepreneurs worldwide. 

The .FM Top-Level Domain is available through most ICANN Accredited Registrars or any worldwide .FM Registrar Partners (https://get.fm/registrars) like: Namecheap, Go Daddy, Hover, Name.com, Dynadot, Network Solutions, Gandi.net, Cloudflare and more. Information about .FM Domains, Emoji Domains, Domain Spotlights, Premium Domains and more is also available at https://Get.fm

 

About BRS Media, Inc:

Based in the South of Market district (SoMa) of San Francisco CA, BRS Media was established in 1995, featured as one of the fastest growing privately held companies by the SF Business Times and Inc. Magazine for five consecutive years. Its portfolio of leading online properties includes: dotFM® & dotAM®, spotlighting Domain Innovation and Brand Registry Services for media based .FM and .AM domains; dotRadio™ extensions .RADIO.am & .RADIO.fm, Radio’s only Open & Innovative Domain Extensions; Main Street Branding™, helping Clients Assemble a World Class Identity and iRadio® Service. Main Street Branding and dotRadio are trademarks; and dotFM, dotAM and iRadio are registered trademarks of BRS Media, Inc.

 

Junaid Siddiqui

BRS Media Inc.

Email: jsiddiqui@brsmedia.fm

BRS Media’s dotFM Releases Ranking of Top .FM Sites and Brands, .FM Top 100 Hits of 2021

January 25, 2022
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BRS Media’s dotFM Releases Ranking of Top .FM Sites and Brands, .FM Top 100 Hits of 2021

The .FM TLD’s Annual ranking of the top sites, sounds and brands building success On Air & Online!

 

San Francisco CA January 25, 2022 – 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, today announced that dotFM, the .FM Top-Level Domain Registry, has released the annual year-end ranking of the Top 100 Hits of 2021, the year’s top .FM sites and brands.

For the 10th Year in a row, dotFM’s year-end top 100 ranking, “.FM Top 100 Hits of 2021” lists the top sites and brands from the past year under the .FM Namespace. The Top 100 hits represent some of the most innovative and creative brands in podcasting, streaming media and social entertainment today. The .FM Top 100 Hits of 2021 chart is available at: https://Get.fm/2021Top100 

 

“Over the past decade we have seen a meaningful shift in usage reflecting the diversity in the FM namespace, the inspiration and originality of dotFM clients is exciting,” remarked George T. Bundy, Chairman & CEO of BRS Media Inc. “This past year almost all of the Top 100 realized considerable growth in queries, in part from the significant DNS upgrade in early 2021 dramatically increasing the network nodes worldwide from 30 to over 356 across 6 continents.”

Highlights from the 2021 ranking: The fastest growing category in 2021 continues to be Podcast Apps, Podcast Hosting and Podcasters. For the first time in history all five of the top listings are in the podcasting category, with global podcast platform Castbox.fm (No. 1) topping the list for the 3rd year in a row. Podsight’s pdst.fm (No. 2), Podcast App/Services Anchor.fm (No. 3) and Megaphone.fm (No. 5), both Spotify owned companies, and Omny.fm (No. 4) from Triton Digital’s Omny Studio finishing off the top five.

Today, the .FM TLD is one of the best recognized and most successful rebranded Top-Level Domain in the history of the Internet and represents some of the most innovative brands in Broadcasting, Podcasting, Streaming and Social entertainment. The comprehensive portfolio of registrants not only includes broadcasters, Internet radio, podcasters, and the music community but also interactive companies, premier social media ventures, and streaming entrepreneurs worldwide. 

The .FM Top-Level Domain is available through most ICANN Accredited Registrars or any worldwide .FM Registrar Partners (https://get.fm/registrars) like: Namecheap, Go Daddy, Hover, Name.com, Dynadot, Network Solutions, Gandi.net, United Domains and more. Information about .FM Domains, Emoji Domains, Domain Spotlights, Premium Domains and more is also available at https://Get.fm

 

About BRS Media, Inc:

Based in the South of Market district (SoMa) of San Francisco CA, BRS Media was established in 1995, and is celebrating 25 years Online, featured as one of the fastest growing privately held companies by the SF Business Times and Inc. Magazine for five consecutive years. Its portfolio of leading online properties includes: dotFM® & dotAM®, spotlighting Domain Innovation and Brand Registry Services for media based .FM and .AM domains; dotRadio™ extensions .RADIO.am & .RADIO.fm, Radio’s only Open & Innovative Domain Extensions; Main Street Branding™, helping Clients Assemble a World Class Identity and iRadio® Service. Main Street Branding and dotRadio are trademarks; and dotFM, dotAM and iRadio are registered trademarks of BRS Media, Inc.

 

Junaid Siddiqui

BRS Media Inc.

Email: jsiddiqui@brsmedia.fm

BRS Media’s dotFM Releases Ranking of Top Sites and Brands, .FM Top 100 Hits of 2019

January 27, 2020
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BRS Media’s dotFM Releases Ranking of Top Sites and Brands, .FM Top 100 Hits of 2019

 

The .FM TLD’s Annual ranking of the top sites, sounds and brands building success On Air & Online!

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– BRS Media, a diverse and growing marketing and e-commerce firm that assists traditional and interactive companies build and brand on the power of the Internet, today released the annual year-end ranking of the Top 100 Hits of 2019, the year’s top .FM sites and brands.

For the 8th Year in a row, dotFM’s year-end top 100 ranking, “.FM Top 100 Hits of 2019” lists the leading sites, sounds and brands from the past year under the .FM Namespace. The top 100 hits represent some of the most recognizable and innovative brands in audio, streaming media and social entertainment today. The .FM Top 100 Hits of 2019 chart is available at: https://Get.fm/2019Top100.

“It’s truly astounding to see the consistent widespread variety within the .FM namespace, the originality and innovation of dotFM clients continues to be both uplifting and exciting,” remarked George T. Bundy, Chairman & CEO of BRS Media Inc. “For nearly 25 years, the .FM TLD’s pioneering, cutting edge Brand Registry Services have evolved to meet the growing demand and creativity of our clientele. The FM Top-Level Domain saw a Year-Over-Year traffic growth of over 16% in 2019 and a remarkable 62% growth since 2012, when ICANN launched over 1200 New Top-Level Domains.”

Highlights from the 2019 ranking: The overwhelming growth category again this past year has been Podcast Apps, Podcast Hosting and Podcasters like #1 Castbox.fm, #2 Anchor.fm, Megaphone.fm, Overcast.fm, Transistor.fm, Omny.fm and Captivate.fm. Today, the comprehensive portfolio of registrants not only includes broadcasters, Internet radio, podcasters and the music community, but also interactive companies, premier social media ventures and streaming entrepreneurs worldwide.

The .FM Top-Level Domain is available directly through dotFM (https://dot.fm), as well as most ICANN Accredited Registrars (https://get.fm/registrars) including: Namecheap, Go Daddy, Hover, Name.com, Dynadot, Network Solutions, Gandi.net, United Domains and more. Information about .FM Domains, Emoji Domains, Domain Spotlights, Premium Domains and more is also available at https://Get.fm.

About BRS Media, Inc:

Based in the South of Market district (SoMa) of San Francisco CA, BRS Media (http://brsmedia.fm) was established in 1995, and is celebrating 25 years Online, featured as one of the fastest growing privately held companies by the SF Business Times and Inc. Magazine for five consecutive years. Its portfolio of leading online properties includes: dotFM® & dotAM®, spotlighting Domain Innovation and Brand Registry Services for media based .FM and .AM domains; dotRadio™ extensions .RADIO.am & .RADIO.fm, Radio’s only truly Open & Innovative Domain Extensions; Main Street Branding™, helping Clients Assemble a World Class Identity and iRadio® Service. Main Street Branding and dotRadio are trademarks; and dotFM, dotAM and iRadio are registered trademarks of BRS Media, Inc.

Contacts

Junaid Siddiqui
BRS Media Inc.
Email: jsiddiqui@brsmedia.fm

Source: BRS Media, Inc

BRS Media’s dotFM Releases Ranking of Top .FM Sites and Brands, .FM Top 100 Hits of 2016

January 24, 2017
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BRS Media’s dotFM Releases Ranking of Top .FM Sites and Brands, .FM Top 100 Hits of 2016

The .FM TLD year-end ranking of the top sites, sounds and brands building success On Air & Online!

San Francisco, CA. January 24, 2017 –  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, today announced that dotFM, the .FM Top-Level Domain Registry, has released the year-end ranking of the top sites, sounds and brands building success On Air & Online, the Top 100 Hits of 2016, the year’s top .FM sites and brands.

For the 5th year in a row, dotFM’s year end top 100 ranking, “Top 100 Hits of 2016” lists the top sites and brands from the past year under the .FM Top-level Domain. The Top 100 Hits represent some of the most innovative brands in streaming media, social entertainment and podcasters worldwide. The .FM Top 100 Hits of 2016 chart is available at: https://get.fm/2016top100

“We are pleased to see continued growth in diversity within the .FM namespace, from markets like China and Russia to the U.S and Europe; the originality of dotFM clients is both impressive and exciting,” remarked George T. Bundy, Chairman & CEO of BRS Media Inc. “This past year the hottest segment of the market has been podcasting. The growth in podcasters and listeners have resulted in the biggest segment growth we have seen in the past 5 years. From live streaming to podcasting, the .FM TLD’s innovative, cutting edge Brand Registry Services have evolved to meet the growing demand and creativity of our clientele. Today, our comprehensive portfolio of registrants not only includes broadcasters, Internet radio and the music community, but also interactive companies, premier social media ventures and podcast entrepreneurs worldwide.”

BRS Media has pioneered the ‘multimedia’ domain space since launching the .FM & .AM Top Level Domains in 1998. Since that time, the .FM Brand Registry Service has evolved to meet the growing demand and creativity of the clientele. Today, the comprehensive portfolio of registrants not only includes broadcasters, Internet radio and the music community, but also interactive companies, premier social media ventures and podcast entrepreneurs worldwide. Some of the world’s most innovative .FM brands include; Overcast.fm, CarrieUnderwood.fm, Earbud.fm, Rainmaker.fm, Diffuser.fm, Castbox.fm, Panoply.fm, Qingting.fm, Podbay.fm, Rainmaker.fm, Jazz.fm, Coca-Cola.fm, Summertime.fm among thousands more.

The .FM Top-Level Domain is available directly from dotFM (https://dot.fm), as well as, through most ICANN Accredited Registrars (http://get.fm/registrars) like: Go Daddy, Hover, Name.com, Dynadot, Network Solutions, Gandi.net, United Domains, and many more. Information about .FM Domains, Domain Spotlights, Premium Domains and more is available at http://Get.fm

 

About BRS Media Inc:

Based in the South of Market district (SoMa) of San Francisco CA, BRS Media (http://brsmedia.wpengine.com) was established in 1995, and is celebrating over 20 years Online, featured as one of the fastest growing privately held companies by the SF Business Times and Inc. Magazine for five consecutive years. Its portfolio of leading online properties includes: dotFM® & dotAM®, spotlighting Domain Innovation and Brand Registry Services for media based .FM and .AM domains; .RADIO.am & .RADIO.fm, Internet Radio’s only truly Open & Innovative Domain Extensions and @RADIO.am & @RADIO.fm, Premium Web-based Email Services; dotFM and dotAM are registered trademarks of BRS Media, Inc.

 

Junaid Siddiqui

BRS Media Inc.

Email: jsiddiqui@brsmedia.fm

BRS Media’s dotFM Releases Ranking of Top .FM Sites and Brands, .FM Top 100 Hits of 2015

January 26, 2016
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BRS Media’s dotFM Releases Ranking of Top .FM Sites and Brands, .FM Top 100 Hits of 2015

The .FM TLD year-end ranking of the top sites, sounds and brands building success On Air & Online!    

 

San Francisco CA January 26, 2016 – 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, today announced that dotFM, the .FM Top-Level Domain Registry, has released the year-end ranking of the Top 100 Hits of 2015, the year’s top .FM sites and brands.

dotFM’s year end top 100 ranking, “.FM Top 100 Hits of 2015” lists the top sites and brands from the past year under dotFM. The top 100 hits represent some of the most innovative brands in streaming media and social entertainment today. The .FM Top 100 Hits of 2015 chart is available at: http://get.fm/2015top100

“It’s thrilling to see the wide diversity within the .FM namespace, from global marketplaces like Europe and the U.S.; to emerging markets like China and Russia, the originality of dotFM clients is both inspiring and refreshing,” remarked George T. Bundy, Chairman & CEO of BRS Media Inc. “From live streaming to podcasting, the .FM TLD’s innovative, cutting edge Brand Registry Services have evolved to meet the growing demand and creativity of our clientele. Today, our comprehensive portfolio of registrants not only includes broadcasters, Internet radio and the music community, but also interactive companies, premier social media ventures and podcast entrepreneurs worldwide.”

BRS Media pioneered the ‘multimedia’ domain space since launching the .FM Top Level Domain in 1998. For over 18 years, dotFM has provided the marketplace with a professional, reliable, secure and stable ‘Industry Specific’ domain extension, while at the same time encouraging innovation, openness and creativity in the unparalleled multimedia namespace. Some of the world’s most innovative .FM brands include; Overcast.fm, Earbud.fm, Last.fm, Rainmaker.fm, Feature.fm, Podbay.fm, Jazz.fm, Dubtrack.fm, Simplecast.fm, Coca-Cola.fm, Summertime.fm, among thousands more.

The .FM Top-Level Domain is available directly from dotFM (https://dot.fm), as well as, through most ICANN Accredited Registrars (http://get.fm/registrars) like: Go Daddy, Hover, Name.com, Dynadot, Network Solutions, Gandi.net, United Domains, and many more. Information about .FM Domains, Domain Spotlights, Premium Domains and more is available at http://Get.fm

About BRS Media Inc:

Based in the South of Market district (SoMa) of San Francisco CA, BRS Media (http://brsmedia.wpengine.com) was established in 1995, and is celebrating 20 years Online, featured as one of the fastest growing privately held companies by the SF Business Times and Inc. Magazine for five consecutive years. Its portfolio of leading online properties includes: dotFM® & dotAM®, spotlighting Domain Innovation and Brand Registry Services for media based .FM and .AM domains; dotRadio, .RADIO.am & .RADIO.fm, Internet Radio’s only truly Open & Innovative Domains (TLDs) and @RADIO.am & @RADIO.fm, free and premium Web-based Email Services; dotFM and dotAM are registered trademarks of BRS Media, Inc.

For more information contact:

 

Junaid Siddiqui

BRS Media Inc.

Tel:  415-677-4027

Email: jsiddiqui@brsmedia.fm