.eco

.eco: Using the power of community to responsibly govern an industry

Nine years on .eco proves that, collectively, a community with shared values can realize industry potential and change

Faced with the challenges of preconceived notions around the domain name industry, Yulu used impact consulting and media relations to effectively share the story of .eco in a positive and authentic way. By encouraging community governance and focusing on the mission of creating positive change for the environment, .eco saw a successful North American launch and demonstrated that holding companies to higher standards will result in positive change.

The Challenge:

Big Room, the owners of the .eco domain, enlisted Yulu to help successfully launch the extension in the North American market. .eco is a domain extension dedicated to the environment, for people and brands committed to positive change for the planet. After a nine-year collaborative effort with more than 50 environment non-profits, .eco launched in May 2017.

The domain industry has its own set of challenges. Yulu had to find a way to demonstrate that the .eco domain was responsibly governed and that the extension is a flagpost for organizations that dedicated to being environmentally responsible.

The Strategy:

Yulu developed a communications plan that looked at generating both local, national and international coverage and how .eco could help raise industry standards and environmental commitment on a wider level.

The team then executed a comprehensive, North-American-wide media and influencer campaign where we focused on sharing the .eco story through entrepreneurship and environmental angles. We adopted an approach that was focused on thought leadership, and building legitimacy through showcasing collective community engagement.