MSM makes November Messenger issue free to all readers

Modern Storage Media has released the November issue of Messenger in print and digital formats and is offering the digital edition free to everyone to mark the debut of THE Show in Atlanta, Nov. 4-6. The issue includes a cover profile of Janus International CEO Ramey Jackson, the 2026 Storage Champions rankings and coverage of MSM’s first self-storage conference and trade show.

Why it matters: - Modern Storage Media is widening access to Messenger, the self-storage industry’s longest-running publication, by making the November digital issue free. - The move ties the magazine launch to THE Show, MSM’s first self-storage conference and trade show, and could broaden reach ahead of the event. - The issue also spotlights the 2026 Storage Champions rankings, a key industry benchmark for operators.

What happened: - Modern Storage Media released the November issue of Messenger in print and digital formats. - The company made the digital issue free to all readers to celebrate the debut of THE Show in Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 4-6. - Messenger has been published monthly since 1979. - MSM describes Messenger as its flagship publication.

The details: - The cover story, “More Than Doors,” profiles Janus International CEO Ramey Jackson. - Jackson has spent 25 years helping drive Janus International’s growth and innovation. - The feature covers Janus International’s expanding portfolio, including Nokē Smart Entry and R3 (Restore, Rebuild, Replace). - R3 has expanded beyond door replacements to include hallway improvements, unit remixing, office remodels, building renovations and MASS relocatable storage. - The issue includes “Welcome To The Show,” which looks at educational sessions, networking opportunities and special events planned for the conference. - The November edition unveils the 2026 Storage Champions, ranking the industry’s top 100 operators based on MSM’s nationwide survey. - MSM also publishes Self-Storage Canada, the Self-Storage Almanac, the RV & Boat Development Handbook, the Self-Storage Buyer’s Guide, Law & Storage and The Self-Storage Guide to AI & Remote Management. - The issue includes Four Pillars content across Operations, Data, Development and Investment. - Operations stories include cost-effective door strategies, AI expectations, management models, Google Business Profile posts, retention and cancer research. - Data stories include a national report on weakened fundamentals, a survey on shifting demand, cost per move-in and U-Haul migration trends. - Development stories include unit mix strategy, Asia’s self-storage market, Brazilian self-storage and 10 Federal Storage. - Investment stories include disposition strategy, privacy and protection concerns around cameras, Outer Banks volatility, predictive localized demand signals and cost segregation. - Publisher Poppy Behrens said the issue includes a conversation with Scott Levy of Highline Storage Partners and Claire Shamsid-Deen of A-American Storage Management Co. - Behrens said MSM is especially pleased to make the edition available to everyone as it celebrates the debut of THE Show. - The free digital issue is available here. - Future issues can be accessed through the MSM Store. - MSM’s social channels listed in the release include LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, X and an RSS feed.

Between the lines: - Making a normally subscriber-only issue free gives MSM a wider promotional platform for both the magazine and its new conference. - Centering the issue on an industry leader, a major rankings package and conference coverage signals a bid to position Messenger as both a media product and an industry event anchor. - The breadth of topic coverage suggests MSM is using the issue to serve readers across operations, development, data and investment interests.

What's next: - Readers can access the November digital issue free during the launch window. - THE Show runs Nov. 4-6 in Atlanta. - MSM says future issues remain available through subscription via its store.