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The Future of Self-Storage Signage: The Benefits of Electronic Message Centers

Technology has steered self-storage signage in a new direction that offers distinct advantages over traditional signage. Here’s a closer look at how electronic message centers can help self-storage operators gain more business. ...More
April 18, 2013
Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing
Manager at Maryland Self-Storage Facility Provides 'Public Service,' Makes Fun Use of Signage

A resident manager at a self-storage facility in Ocean City, Md., does more for his community than just offer storage solutions. Carl Godbee posts baseball and football game scores on the marquee outside West Ocean Self Storage as a service to the community. ...More
December 5, 2012
Posted in News, Management, Marketing
Public Storage to Save Up $1.9M in Annual Energy, Maintenance Costs With LED Lighting

Public Storage, a self-storage real estate investment trust, is expected to save up to $1.9 million in lighting costs annually after changing the way it illuminates its exterior signage. The company recently began replacing existing T12HO fluorescent lamps with GE ...More
October 5, 2012
Posted in News, Real Estate
S.C. Self-Storage Facility Uses Sign to Support State’s Football Team, Attract Tenants

A Lock-It Self Storage in Fort Mills, S.C., is using its facility sign to cheer on its state football team’s season and attract notice. ...More
November 2, 2011
Posted in News, Management, Marketing
Inside Self-Storage Releases 2011 Buyer’s Guide, Directory of Product/Service Providers

Inside Self-Storage has released its 2011 Buyer’s Guide, a directory containing hundreds of self-storage product and service suppliers. In the guide, users will find detailed information about industry associations, builders, management companies, security providers, ...More
July 15, 2011
Posted in News, Construction, Development, Finance, Management, Marketing, Real Estate, Technology
Sign Controversy: Using Your Self-Storage Business to Promote Opinions

Have you ever posted a controversial sign outside your self-storage facility? Self-Storage Talk members weigh in on one storage owner's rights to free speech, even if his message preaches prejudice. ...More
October 6, 2010 By Amy Campbell
Posted in Blog
Self-Storage Owner Defends Controversial Sign Criticizing Muslims

A sign outside a Palmer, Mass., self-storage criticizing Muslims has sparked heated debate in the community. ...More
October 4, 2010
Posted in News, Management
Battle Continues Over Sign at N.Y. Self-Storage Facility

A battle over the size and placement of a self-storage sign at Red Mountain Storage continues to rage in a small town in New York. ...More
November 9, 2009
Posted in News, Marketing
Emergency Lighting and Exit Signs Product Catalog

LightGuard released a full-color product catalog detailing the company's extensive line of emergency lighting and exit signs. ...More
October 1, 2009
Posted in News, Marketing
Capture Self-Storage Tenants With Low-Cost Curb Appeal

Great self-storage curb appeal can draw new customers, while poor curb appeal will likely drive them to the competition. Consumers relate well-maintained, clean properties with safer, more secure facilities. Here are some easy, and low-cost, strategies self-storage owners ...More
June 4, 2009 Teresa Sedmak
Posted in Articles, Marketing

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