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**Angelo** · Dec-24-2007, 07:42 AM #1

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A focused family business
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Picture this: an online photo-sharing site with a loyal customer base and no corporate ties run by a close-knit clan out of Silicon Valley.

By Jessica Guynn
Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

December 24 2007

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. Ever the proud father, Chris MacAskill screens 20-year-old home movies of his sons -- Ben singing about a stegosaurus, Mark getting a mohawk -- on his laptop.

The complete article can be viewed at:
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-f...-home-business

***DavidTO*** · Dec-24-2007, 07:48 AM #2

jfriend · Dec-24-2007, 08:04 AM #3

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-f...la-home-center

ChatKat · Dec-24-2007, 08:07 AM #4

Just finished my coffee and came here to post about the front page of the LA Times! What a warm fuzzy...great publicity....Hugs to the Smug Family! Glad to be a part of it!

denisegoldberg · Dec-24-2007, 08:13 AM #5

Wow - that is quite a write-up. Congrats to all the smugFolks!

--- Denise

lynnesite · Dec-24-2007, 08:22 AM #6

Terrific write-up, congrats, gang!

JenGrace · Dec-24-2007, 08:35 AM #7

That's a great write-up, and it makes me even prouder to be a Smug customer!

Moogle Pepper · Dec-24-2007, 08:43 AM #8

Smugmug rocks!

Ann McRae · Dec-24-2007, 01:53 PM #9

Congratulations. Fabulous story!!!!

ann

***Baldy*** · Dec-24-2007, 02:30 PM #10

Thanks! The reporter got fascinated with the family angle, which is great, but we would have loved to see her talk about Barb, Andy, and the rest who've become like family. She interviewed them. She was really careful about fact checking and my respect for the LA Times went up.

Here's the video she found of Mark that made him say, "Bah. That's the downside of working in a family company."

http://cmac.smugmug.com/gallery/3801270#219391777-A-LB

***DavidTO*** · Dec-24-2007, 02:41 PM #11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baldy

Thanks! The reporter got fascinated with the family angle, which is great, but we would have loved to see her talk about Barb, Andy, and the rest who've become like family. She interviewed them. She was really careful about fact checking and my respect for the LA Times went up.

Here's the video she found of Mark that made him say, "Bah. That's the downside of working in a family company."

http://cmac.smugmug.com/gallery/3801270#219391777-A-LB

Baldy,

You have a definite Mr. Rogers quality to you on tape. And I mean that with deep respect for the late, great Mr. Rogers.

dallas · Dec-24-2007, 04:10 PM #12

I'm not sure where this post should be, but I'll try here and maybe it will magically find the right place. I read a very nice article in the Los Angeles Times this morning, 12-24-07, which I would like to share with D-grinners just in case it dosen't find it's way to your part of the world. This link should bring it up for you, if not let me know. http://www.latimes.com/business/la-f...ck=1&cset=true

claudermilk · Dec-24-2007, 09:03 PM #13

Gee, I grabbed the paper but didn't look at it--busy today. I'll have to go dig it up & give it a read.

leaforte · Dec-24-2007, 09:08 PM #14

Totally enlightening biography.
Bohemian Proverb: Ears itch, money is coming soon!

ehughes · Dec-26-2007, 06:58 PM #15

Sweet Article....

Wish my work had that atmosphere, enjoy it....

Jonathan R. Walcher · Dec-29-2007, 09:41 AM #16

I really appreciate the fact that SmugMug has not succumbed to the "take over the world" mentality. The quality of the product and the exceptional customer service are testament to where your priority is...us...the photographers.

A sincere thank you!

-JRW

Tee Why · Dec-30-2007, 07:05 PM #17

Smugmug is a good company wtih great customer service.
Nice to see that they are keeping it real. Big thanks for the support that they provide local clubs like LAShooters.

Who love you Baby!

Julia · Dec-30-2007, 07:13 PM #18

Wow. What a wonderful write-up. Congratulations! It's well deserved.

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Dec-24-2007, 07:42 AM #1
Angelo ^OP Turning frowns upsidedown Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8,819	Smuggy - Most Favored (online) Nation - LA Times Article! -------------------- A focused family business -------------------- Picture this: an online photo-sharing site with a loyal customer base and no corporate ties run by a close-knit clan out of Silicon Valley. By Jessica Guynn Los Angeles Times Staff Writer December 24 2007 MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. Ever the proud father, Chris MacAskill screens 20-year-old home movies of his sons -- Ben singing about a stegosaurus, Mark getting a mohawk -- on his laptop. The complete article can be viewed at: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-f...-home-business __________________ www.angelo.smugmug.com *Moderator of:* Location, Location, Location , Mind Your Own Business & Other Cool Shots

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ChatKat flash frozen photographer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Woodland Hills, California. Posts: 1,347	Camer here to post Just finished my coffee and came here to post about the front page of the LA Times! What a warm fuzzy...great publicity....Hugs to the Smug Family! Glad to be a part of it! __________________ Kathy Rappaport Flash Frozen Photography, Inc. http://flashfrozenphotography.com

Dec-24-2007, 08:13 AM #5
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Dec-24-2007, 08:35 AM #7
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Dec-24-2007, 02:30 PM #10
*Baldy* aka Chris MacAskill Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: mountain view, ca Posts: 2,688	Thanks! The reporter got fascinated with the family angle, which is great, but we would have loved to see her talk about Barb, Andy, and the rest who've become like family. She interviewed them. She was really careful about fact checking and my respect for the LA Times went up. Here's the video she found of Mark that made him say, "Bah. That's the downside of working in a family company." http://cmac.smugmug.com/gallery/3801270#219391777-A-LB

Dec-24-2007, 04:10 PM #12
dallas Major grins Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,638	Smugmug I'm not sure where this post should be, but I'll try here and maybe it will magically find the right place. I read a very nice article in the Los Angeles Times this morning, 12-24-07, which I would like to share with D-grinners just in case it dosen't find it's way to your part of the world. This link should bring it up for you, if not let me know. http://www.latimes.com/business/la-f...ck=1&cset=true __________________ William http://woofwoof.smugmug.com

Dec-24-2007, 09:03 PM #13
claudermilk Major grins Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,753	Gee, I grabbed the paper but didn't look at it--busy today. I'll have to go dig it up & give it a read. __________________ Chris http://www.chrislaudermilkphoto.com/

Dec-24-2007, 09:08 PM #14
leaforte Major grins Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,943	Totally enlightening biography. Bohemian Proverb: Ears itch, money is coming soon! __________________ Growing with Dgrin Last edited by leaforte; Dec-24-2007 at 10:55 PM.

Dec-26-2007, 06:58 PM #15
ehughes Major grins Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 1,669	Sweet Article.... Wish my work had that atmosphere, enjoy it.... __________________ Ed www.edhughesphoto.com

Dec-29-2007, 09:41 AM #16
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Dec-30-2007, 07:05 PM #17
Tee Why Major grins Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 2,385	Smugmug is a good company wtih great customer service. Nice to see that they are keeping it real. Big thanks for the support that they provide local clubs like LAShooters. Who love you Baby! __________________ My Gallery

Dec-30-2007, 07:13 PM #18
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