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US Storage Centers in CA Converted to Polling Station for Recent Election

US Storage Centers in Corona, Calif., temporarily converted its self-storage facility into a polling station for the recent elections on Nov. 2. The facility has served as a polling station for the past five years. ...More
November 8, 2010
Posted in News
Lackland Self Storage Partners With Radio Station to Raise Donations for Domestic-Violence Shelters

For the third consecutive year, Lackland Self Storage is partnering with radio station New Jersey 101.5 in an effort to give back to the community. ...More
November 5, 2010
Posted in News
A-1 Self Storage Supports U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Via 40 Locations

A-1 Self Storage, a provider of self-storage services throughout California, will support the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots annual holiday toy drive. All 40 A-1 facilities have become official drop-off locations for donations of new and unused toys to be ...More
November 4, 2010
Posted in News, Marketing
Brooklyn StorageMart Sports Billboard to Heat Up Knicks vs. Nets Rivalry, Holds Ticket Giveaway

The StorageMart self-storage building in Brooklyn, N.Y., is sporting a sign to fan the heat of basketball rivalry between the New York Knicks and New Jersey Nets. To capitalize on the buzz, the company has launched social-media campaign, giving away tickets to a showdown ...More
November 3, 2010
Posted in News, Marketing
Hampshire Self Storage Hosts Blood Drive

Hampshire Self Storage, a self-storage operator with 11 locations in New Jersey and New York, is teaming up with Morristown Memorial and Overlook Hospitals to host a blood drive Nov. 4. ...More
November 3, 2010
Posted in News
San Diego Self Storage Participates in Street Fair, Supports Toys For Tots

San Diego Self Storage will participate in the Encinitas Street Fair Nov. 21 in the Encinitas Historical district and collect toys for the Marine’s Toys For Tots Foundation. ...More
November 3, 2010
Posted in News
Westy Self Storage of Stamford Coordinates New Four for Four Charity-Donation Drive

Westy Self Storage of Stamford, Conn., is the designated drop-off location for a new “Four for Four” charity-donation drive that benefits local not-for-profit organizations: Dress for Success of Mid-Fairfield County, Friends Book Shop at the Ferguson Library, Laurel House, ...More
November 3, 2010
Posted in News, Management, Marketing
Canadian Self-Storage Facility for Homeless a Finalist for $25,000 Grant From Pepsi Refresh Project

A self-storage facility that provides storage for the homeless in Vancouver, Canada, is one of several finalists in the running for a $25,000 grant from the Pepsi Refresh Project. ...More
November 2, 2010
Posted in News
Gotten Any Positive Publicity Lately? Why the Heck Not?

Positive public relations is some of the best (and cheapest) marketing around for self-storage businesses, and yet too few facility operators participate in community and charitable events—or actively promote themselves when they do. Getting press coverage is easier than it ...More
October 27, 2010 By Teri Lanza
Posted in Blog, Management, Marketing
Self-Storage Operators Share Halloween Outreach, Marketing Ideas

With Halloween only a few days away, self-storage operators are logging on to Self-Storage Talk, the official online forum of Inside Self-Storage, to share ideas of ways to capitalize on the holiday and ways to give back to their communities. Member Madman in Vancouver ...More
October 27, 2010 By John Carlisle
Posted in News, Management, Marketing

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