appy New Year! And welcome to the first edition of Messenger in 2025! While we have a lot of great new things on the agenda for this year, we want to start by introducing you to the new and improved MSM Buyer’s Guide! We’ve relocated all listings directly from a third-party site to our website for better security, easier access, and new features.

The search function allows users to search by company name, location, or service. And now that MSM is in control, you’re not boxed into any specific service category. We can list you for any service you like!

We’ve maintained the basic and premium listing structure. However, premium listings are now at the top of the page in alphabetical order, followed by basic in alphabetical order.

Additionally, premium listings have some new benefits:

• Listings link to a dedicated MSM webpage with your company name and brand colors.
• All social media accounts can be linked (no longer limited to FB and X).
• New layouts with video and photo grids are now available.

We expect to add new features and spotlight options in the future. In the meantime, check out the new Buyer’s Guide at www.modernstoragemedia.com/buyers-guide-directory.

Last but not least, we are finalizing the 2025 Self-Storage Almanac with all new data and analysis. Please see page 8 for details on how to pre-order your copy today for the earliest delivery!

As always, please feel free to contact me at poppy@modernsstoragemedia.com with any comments or feedback on what you’d like to see in Messenger this year!