elcome to the September 2024 edition of Messenger magazine. It’s hard to believe that this marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of Modern Storage Media and the complete revamp of our flagship publication. And we’d like to take the opportunity to thank you for your continued support!

Over the past year, you’ve seen us transform Messenger from a 64-page magazine into a 100-plus-page publication that is perfect bound every month. In fact, this issue marks our largest Messenger ever at 152 pages! But that’s not all. We have taken our flip-page online digital edition to a new level with a state-of-the-art digital publication like no other in this industry, with exclusive design elements that enhance the reader experience exponentially.

Have you visited our website lately at ModernStorageMedia.com? In addition to our top-of-the-line educational products, such as the annual Self-Storage Almanac, biannual Development Handbook, and RV and Boat Development Handbook, you will find the latest industry news updated daily. You can also check out our calendar of industry events or visit the online Buyer’s Guide, where you will find the latest information on industry vendors.

As we continue to grow and expand our offerings, you can expect more great events, such as the annual Facility of the Year and Manager of the Year campaigns. Look for more on-site events like our Tribute to the Hat Lady, Anne Ballard, which will take place at the SSA show in Vegas on Sept. 3 to 6. Stop by our booth (#371) to pick up your hat and take a “Hat Lady” photo that may appear in our November Messenger tribute to Anne’s retirement.

I would like to personally thank everyone who has reached out to praise our new look and direction and those who continue to reach out to the MSM Publishing Team with your latest ideas and suggestions. As we celebrate the one-year milestone, we hope you are as excited as we are to see what’s new in the year to come!

Enjoy!