MSM Makes November Issue Of Messenger Free To All Readers

Special edition features Janus International CEO Ramey Jackson, the 2026 Top Self-Storage Operators, an inside look at THE Show, and more.

Modern Storage Media (MSM) has released the November issue of Messenger, the self-storage industry's longest-running publication, in print and digital formats. To celebrate the debut of THE Show, MSM's inaugural self-storage conference and tradeshow taking place Nov. 4–6 in Atlanta, Ga., the company is making the digital issue, normally reserved for subscribers, available to everyone free of charge.

Published monthly since 1979, Messenger is MSM's flagship publication. The company also publishes Self-Storage Canada, the Self-Storage Almanac, the RV & Boat Development Handbook, the Self-Storage Buyer's Guide, and specialty publications such as Law & Storage and The Self-Storage Guide to AI & Remote Management.

The November cover story, "More Than Doors," profiles Ramey Jackson, CEO of Janus International, who has spent 25 years helping drive the company's growth and innovation. The feature explores Janus' expanding portfolio of products and services, including Nokē Smart Entry and R3 (Restore, Rebuild, Replace), an initiative that has evolved beyond door replacements to encompass hallway improvements, unit remixing, office remodels, building renovations, and MASS relocatable storage.

The issue also features "Welcome To The Show," a comprehensive look at the educational sessions, networking opportunities, and special events planned for MSM's first-ever self-storage conference and tradeshow. Additionally, the November edition unveils the 2026 "Storage Champions," ranking the industry's top 100 operators based on MSM's nationwide survey.

Additional content is organized around MSM's Four Pillars:

OPERATIONS

• Cost Effective Door Strategies: Breathe New Life Into Aging Facilities
• AI Expectations And Advice: Sorting Through The Noise Before You Buy Into AI
• The Oversight Load Test: Choosing A Management Model By Workload, Not Door Count
• Digital Storefront: Google Business Profile Posts For Local SEO
• Stop Chasing Move-Ins: Your Next Opportunity May Be Retention
• Building For The Future: The Next Chapter Of Cancer Research

DATA

• Self-Storage National Report: Weakened Fundamentals Mark The End Of Summer
• Space Constraints: Survey Data Shows Shift In Self-Storage Demand
• Calculating Cost Per Move-In: The Only Number That Matters
• 2026 Mid-Year Report: U-Haul Migration Trends Show Different Generational Paths

DEVELOPMENT

• Pump Up Profitability: Building A Unit Mix Strategy That Works
• Diversity In The Orient: Asia's Self-Storage Market Is Organized Chaos
• Becoming An Urban Solution: Brazilian Self-Storage Grows On Its Own Terms
• Groundbreaking Development: 10 Federal Storage

INVESTMENT

• The New D Part IV: Turning Disposition Into Dollars
• Privacy Vs. Protection: Flock And Other Cameras Secure Property But Raise Concerns
• Outer Banks Volatility: The Market That Breaks The Pricing Playbook
• Spot Market Shifts Sooner: Tracking And Using Predictive Localized Demand Signals
• Savings Through Depreciation: Using Cost Segregation As A Savings And Financial Tool

"This is a really special issue of Messenger," says Poppy Behrens, publisher. "Along with our cover story, industry rankings, and Four Pillars content, we sit down with Scott Levy of Highline Storage Partners and Claire Shamsid-Deen of A-American Storage Management Co. With such a wide range of topics and perspectives, we're especially pleased to make this edition available to everyone as we celebrate the debut of THE Show."

The November digital issue is available free of charge here: https://digital.modernstoragemedia.com/messenger-magazine/november-2026/

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