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The following news release was received from Heather Erickson at Ancestry.com: World’s Largest Family History Web Site Continues Sponsorship of Critically Acclaimed TV Series That Takes a Personal Look at Celebrity Family Histories PROVO, Utah, August 25, 2010 – Ancestry.com Continue reading Ancestry.com & NBC Extend Their Relationship With “Who Do You Think You Are?” for a Second Season
The following news release was received from Jim Ericson, FamilySearch. It sounds terrific! I will be there for sure… SALT LAKE CITY —Technologists and genealogists from around the world will gather at the first annual RootsTech Conference in Salt Lake Continue reading New RootsTech Conference to Bring Technologists Face-to-Face with Genealogists
It’s amazing the stuff you find on the Internet. I just ran across a site with a few details and a picture of the new home belonging to Ancestry.com VP, Josh Hanna. Following is a teaser. Congrats to Josh and Continue reading Ancestry.com VP Josh Hanna Purchases Mill Valley, CA Home
Interesting… Ancestry.com Inc. (ACOM) [Chart – Analysis – News] established a new 52-week high yesterday at $21.21. Clearly investors are enthusiastic about the firm’s prospects. The rally was accompanied by higher than average volume, which adds to the momentum behind Continue reading Ancestry.com Stock Prices Climb to $21.21
I’ll admit to being surprised by the press release this morning announcing the acquisition of ProGenealogists, Inc. by Ancestry.com. However, it makes a lot of business sense. ProGenealogists has been known for doing a lot of the research for the Continue reading Ancestry.com Acquires Professional Genealogy Firm, ProGenealogists, Inc.
The following was received from APG. Note that this is just one of 31 positions that Ancestry.com currently has posted at their website. A Content Acquisitionist is a consultative-sales and business development role working within the U.S. Content Acquisition team Continue reading Content Acquisitionist Position Open at Ancestry.com
Randy Seaver posted an interesting blog about Ancestry.com’s second quarter 2010 financial results. Check it out.
LONDON and PROVO, Utah, Jul 15, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) — Ancestry.com Inc. (ACOM 17.50, -0.56, -3.10%) today announced the closing of its acquisition of Genline.se, the leading Swedish family history Web site. Genline currently has more than 17,000 paying Continue reading Ancestry Acquires Genline
The following news release was received from Ancestry.com: No. 1 Selling Family Tree Software Planned for Mac Users By The End of the Year PROVO, Utah, April 28, 2010 – Ancestry.com, the world’s largest online family resource, today revealed a Continue reading Ancestry.com Previews Mac Version of Family Tree Maker Software
The “Who Do You Think You Are?” schedule has been extended by one week. The season finale, an episode focusing on Spike Lee, will be shown on April 30 (previously scheduled for April 24). The updated schedule follows: April 2nd Continue reading “Who Do You Think You Are? Schedule Update
I believe that Friday’s airing of “Who Do You Think You You?” was about as compelling a story as is possible. Matthew Broderick found out that his grandfather was a medic in WWI, wounded in battle in France and gassed Continue reading Matthew Broderick’s “Who Do You Think You Are?” Episode
It’s been announced that Turner Publishing has taken over the publishing and distribution of Ancestry.com’s books. I’ve been wondering what would happen to Ancestry’s book business ever since they announced that they were ceasing publication of Ancestry magazine. Turner has Continue reading Turner Publishing Takes on the Ancestry.com Book Publishing Business
The following announcement was just received: National Genealogical Society is excited to announce a Free Tour of Ancestry.com and an opportunity to Digitize Your Family Records at the NGS 2010 Family History Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah 28 April—1 Continue reading Free Tour of Ancestry.com During the NGS Conference in SLC
At 8 p.m. ET, “Who Do You Think You Are?” (1.8/6 in 18-49, 7.2 million viewers overall) is up in its second week by 13 percent in 18-49 (1.8 vs. 1.6) and 4 percent in total viewers (7.153 million vs. Continue reading Who Do You Think You? Ties for #1 With Key Demographics
The research for a television episode like the one on Emmitt Smith last night doesn’t just fall together in an hour’s time. There’s a tremendous amount of work goes on behind the scenes. As you will note below, the research Continue reading The Backstory of the WDYTYA? Emmitt Smith Episode on NBC