PHOENIX, July 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Modern Storage Media (MSM) and Universal Storage
Group (USG) are proud to announce July as "Hats ON for the Hat Lady
Month" in anticipation of her retirement at the end of this
year.
Join us in July for a month-long celebration dedicated to
Anne Ballard, known fondly
throughout the self-storage industry as "The Hat Lady." As
President of Marketing, Training, & Developmental Services at
Universal Storage Group and a pivotal figure in the industry, Anne
has been a beacon of innovation and leadership. With her retirement
on the horizon at the end of 2024, Modern Storage Media and
Universal Storage Group are excited to announce the kickoff of
"Hats ON for the Hat Lady Month," starting with her birthday on
July 2nd.
Event Details:
Date: July 2nd to August 2nd
How to Participate:
- Gather your team and choose some great hats.
- Take a high-resolution photo of your team donning these
hats.
- Email your photo to Poppy@modernstoragemedia.com by no later
than August 2nd.
Participants will have the chance to be featured on social media
and in the November Special Edition of Messenger magazine,
showcasing their unique tributes to Anne's iconic style.
Anne Ballard, also known as The
Hat Lady, has been a stalwart in the self-storage industry for over
three decades. She is not only the co-founder of Universal
Management Company/ Universal Storage Group, but also a past
president of the Georgia Self Storage Association and has served on
the SSA Board of Directors. Anne is recognized for her frequent
contributions as a speaker at various state, national, and
international conferences and is the author of numerous influential
publications including The Hat Lady Speaks, as well as a
veritable library of industry articles. Her work encompasses
facility planning, feasibility studies, design, startups,
operational consulting, and training.
Why Hats? Hats have been Anne's trademark, each one
telling a story of its own, reflecting her flair and dedication to
the self-storage industry. As we celebrate Anne's impactful career
and forthcoming retirement, we invite you to tip your hats in honor
of her legacy.
Join Us: Let's make this a memorable celebration for
a remarkable leader. We look forward to seeing the creative and fun
hats your team comes up with to honor one of our industry's
greats.
Let's send Anne Ballard out with
a resounding hurrah and hats ON!
For further information, please contact Poppy Behrens at poppy@modernstoragemedia.com or
Sarah Beth Johnson at
sarahbeth@universalstoragegroup.com.
Let's celebrate Anne Ballard,
the Hat Lady, in style!
ABOUT MODERN STORAGE MEDIA (MSM)
Modern Storage Media (MSM) is the leading authority in the
self-storage industry, providing the most comprehensive data,
analysis, and expert insights. It is a single-source solution for
the information that empowers self-storage professionals to make
decisions that drive growth. Modern Storage Media (MSM) is a
media company that produces self-storage-specific media and
publications, including its flagship magazine Messenger and
the annual Self-Storage Almanac, the industry's most trusted
source of data. Visit www.modernstoragemedia.com for breaking
industry news and numerous educational resources.
About Universal Storage Group
Universal Storage Group provides award-winning full-service
third-party management, operational consulting, comprehensive
training programs, and self-storage start-up or conversion services
including facility design, feasibility studies, remote management,
and brand development. USG was founded in 2013 with over 200
combined years of self-storage industry experience and expertise.
At Universal Storage Group, What We Do, We Do For
U!
Contact:
Poppy
Behrens
(602) 321-7708
poppy@modernstoragemedia.com
modernstorgemedia.com
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