WMBF News (July 2014) – It’s not news that the summer is the most popular time to move, according to a survey by Our Town America. But here are some things that may surprise you: When asked what are the most stressful moments of a move, people worry about how they’re going to get the couch through the door and find that they are constantly needing more tape. More than 70 percent of respondents say the top payment for a friend to help them move is pizza and 54 percent say a six-pack-of-beer. According to the survey, pizza and beer reigns over cash when it comes to moving. Almost half of respondents say moving is one of the worst favors a friend can ask them. Moving ranks third under lending a friend money and babysitting their child as the worst favors a friend can ask of them. Read More Here… Source: WMBFNews.com Brittany N. JohnsonBrittany is the head of Our Town America’s corporate marketing department. She specializes in digital and print media, social media, and public relations. […]
Brittany is the head of Our Town America’s corporate marketing department. She specializes in digital and print media, social media, and public relations.
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Entrepreneur (June 2014) – When the company that Su Hartung had worked at for 30 years laid off a number of its workers, Hartung wasn’t sure what to do. At age 61, she didn’t think anyone would hire her and worried she was too old to start her own business. However, when she teamed up with her daughter, she realized that the two had the perfect set of skills for franchising. Here’s how the duo sharpened their marketing skills and opened an Our Town America direct-mail marketing franchise. Read More Here… Source: Entrepreneur – Franchise Players Brittany N. JohnsonBrittany is the head of Our Town America’s corporate marketing department. She specializes in digital and print media, social media, and public relations. […]
Franchising.com (June 2014) – In today’s world, moving to a new home may leave a larger dent on your wallet than your personal belongings. A new, national survey reveals that new movers face thousands of dollars of moving expenses, at times $5,000 or more – expenses that cause a debt disaster for 1 in 6 movers. To make matters worse, more than 2 in 3 new movers say busy and unapproachable friends and neighbors add to their emotional and financial stress. In today’s world, moving to a new home may leave a larger dent on your wallet than your personal belongings. A new, national survey reveals that new movers face thousands of dollars of moving expenses, at times $5,000 or more – expenses that cause a debt disaster for 1 in 6 movers. To make matters worse, more than 2 in 3 new movers say busy and unapproachable friends and neighbors add to their emotional and financial stress. – See more at: http://www.franchising.com/news/20140527_our_town_america_national_survey_reveals_moving_ca.html#sthash.bUSR1OKg.dpuf In today’s world, moving to a new home may leave a larger dent on your wallet than your personal belongings. A new, national survey reveals that new movers face thousands of dollars of moving expenses, at times $5,000 or more – expenses that cause a debt disaster for 1 in 6 movers. To make matters worse, more than 2 in 3 new movers say busy and unapproachable friends and neighbors add to their emotional and financial stress. – See more at: http://www.franchising.com/news/20140527_our_town_america_national_survey_reveals_moving_ca.html#sthash.bUSR1OKg.dpuf In today’s world, moving to a new home may leave a larger dent on your wallet than your personal belongings. A new, national survey reveals that new movers face thousands of dollars of moving expenses, at times $5,000 or more – expenses that cause a debt disaster for 1 in 6 movers. To make matters worse, more than 2 in 3 new movers say busy and unapproachable friends and neighbors add to their emotional and financial stress. – See more at: http://www.franchising.com/news/20140527_our_town_america_national_survey_reveals_moving_ca.html#sthash.bUSR1OKg.dpuf In today’s world, moving to a new home may leave a larger dent on your wallet than your personal belongings. A new, national survey reveals that new movers face thousands of dollars of moving expenses, at times $5,000 or more – expenses that cause a debt disaster for 1 in 6 movers. To make matters worse, more than 2 in 3 new movers say busy and unapproachable friends and neighbors add to their emotional and financial stress. – See more at: http://www.franchising.com/news/20140527_our_town_america_national_survey_reveals_moving_ca.html#sthash.bUSR1OKg.dpuf In today’s world, moving to a new home may leave a larger dent on your wallet than your personal belongings. A new, national survey reveals that new movers face thousands of dollars of moving expenses, at times $5,000 or more – expenses that cause a debt disaster for 1 in 6 movers. To make matters worse, more than 2 in 3 new movers say busy and unapproachable friends and neighbors add to their emotional and financial stress. – See more at: http://www.franchising.com/news/20140527_our_town_america_national_survey_reveals_moving_ca.html#sthash.bUSR1OKg.dpuf In today’s world, moving to a new home may leave a larger dent on your wallet than your personal belongings. A new, national survey reveals that new movers face thousands of dollars of moving expenses, at times $5,000 or more – expenses that cause a debt disaster for 1 in 6 movers. To make matters worse, more than 2 in 3 new movers say busy and unapproachable friends and neighbors add to their emotional and financial stress. – See more at: http://www.franchising.com/news/20140527_our_town_america_national_survey_reveals_moving_ca.html#sthash.bUSR1OKg.dpuf Read More Here… Source: Franchising.com Brittany N. JohnsonBrittany is the head of Our Town America’s corporate marketing department. She specializes in digital and print media, social media, and public relations. […]
PRWeb (May 2014) – Almost 1/2 of respondents report fighting, money problems and decreased intimacy. 1/3 admit to secretly tossing their partner’s stuff. In today’s world, a move to a new home may damage more than your personal belongings. A new, national survey reveals moving also scars personal relationships as couples fight over why they moved and where they moved while struggling with money problems and decreased intimacy. And talk about relationship revenge in a move. Nearly 1 in 3 survey respondents admitted to “accidentally losing” a significant other’s prized possession or purposefully tossing it in the Goodwill bag. The survey was just released for May’s National Moving Month, the start of the busiest moving time of the year. More than 40 million Americans are expected to relocate this year and most will make their move during summer months when the weather is favorable and kids are out of school. Continue reading here to find out what the national survey of more than 300 men and women who have moved in the past five years reveals. Source: PRWeb Brittany N. JohnsonBrittany is the head of Our Town America’s corporate marketing department. She specializes in digital and print media, social media, and public relations. […]
Supply Chain World (Mar. 2014) – Countless retail businesses nationwide, including hundreds of restaurants, rely on targeted new mover marketing programs to cultivate long-term, loyal customer relationships. Millions of Americans, 40 million a year according to the most recent Census, move each year and are forced to develop relationships with new “go-to” retail options. After a move, new residents are actively seeking replacements for the favorite pizza shop, neighborhood hardware store, and family pet store they trusted in their former town. Their world has been turned upside down and they need help finding quality retail business owners who can help them get back on track in their new neighborhood. Read More Here… Source: Supply Chain World Brittany N. JohnsonBrittany is the head of Our Town America’s corporate marketing department. She specializes in digital and print media, social media, and public relations. […]
Tampa Bay Business Journal (Mar. 2014) – Mail is said to be on its way to being obsolete in the digital world people live in these days, but for some companies it’s still the best way to do business. Our Town America is one of those companies. After a strong 2013, when the company added eight new franchises and experienced an 18 percent sales growth, Our Town America is showing signs that momentum will continue in 2014. Our Town America has already signed on two additional franchises this year. Read More Here… Source: Tampa Bay Business Journal Brittany N. JohnsonBrittany is the head of Our Town America’s corporate marketing department. She specializes in digital and print media, social media, and public relations. […]
Feb. 23, 2014 – If you’re wondering what mysterious, supernatural success-producing rituals a President of a nationally-admired new mover welcoming franchise does each morning, then you’ve come to the right place! While his morning routine may not qualify as supernatural, it would be tough to deny the fact that Michael Plummer Jr.’s (CEO of Our Town America) daily habits have, in fact, aided to his success. When asked what his morning routine is, he replied, “It’s pretty simple – I usually check the Internet for the daily news, grab an apple or banana on the way out and say goodbye to my wife, Paulette and our daughters”. Plummer said that once he’s at work, the first thing he does is check his emails. “I write down what I deem to be the most pressing tasks in order of precedence. This helps me to successfully plan and visualize my day,” he said. He claimed that when he gets bogged down, he reminds himself of this motto, “The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule but to schedule your priorities”. Plummer said that he does his best to pass on the belief that prioritizing, planning and visualizing oneself physically meeting goals is essential when aiming for success. But what if you’ve owned a business for many years? Don’t you know all there is to know by now? Plummer humbly claimed that, “There is always going to be more that I can learn. Whether it is in regards to a local business sponsor, a specific franchise territory, a particular target market, our employees or the like”. He believes that it is crucial to stay up-to-date with current trends and topics relevant to your industry. To by truly prepared for whatever is to come, one has to accept that preparation is a constant and continuous process. “The moment you think you know it all, is when you will fall behind,” said Plummer. While there is, in fact, always more to learn, it’s important to take it one day at a time. Prioritizing tasks and setting weekly, quarterly, and annual goals is key according to Plummer. “When you make sure to constantly work towards a specific goal, not only does it aid in feeling self-accomplished, but it also helps keep you organized and on task,” he said. So how about one last snippet of advice for your hardworking businessmen and women who refuse to be anything but successful? Plummer said, “As the workday unfolds, be sure to take notes that can be referenced in the future, refer to your list of priorities, keep your workspace clean and organized, and always do your best to stay positive”. Brittany N. JohnsonBrittany is the head of Our Town America’s corporate marketing department. She specializes in digital and print media, social media, and public relations. […]
Our Town America is proud to announce our franchise award ranking as a 2014 Top 50 Franchise by Franchise Business Review! Consistently ranked as a Top 50 Franchise, we are honored and excited to label 2014 as our sixth consecutive year being rated! Read Our Town America’s review and/or request more information here. Check out the full list of Top Franchises here. Source: Franchise Business Review Brittany N. JohnsonBrittany is the head of Our Town America’s corporate marketing department. She specializes in digital and print media, social media, and public relations. […]
USA Today (Dec. 2013) – Anyone who has recently moved to a new residence has probably received one of the welcome packets from Our Town America. Founded in 1972, Our Town America is a national franchise that provides advertising services for small businesses to reach new residents in the community. It sends new residents a welcome package that contains gift certificates for mom-and-pop shops in the community. The goal is to find new customers by inviting new residents to try out services and products that these businesses have to offer. Our Town Arizona’s clients are stores such as dry-cleaners, restaurants, fitness centers and dental offices. The company and its clients have built a business model that is mutually beneficial. Read More Here… Source: USA Today Business Brittany N. JohnsonBrittany is the head of Our Town America’s corporate marketing department. She specializes in digital and print media, social media, and public relations. […]
PRWeb (Dec. 2013) – Millions of Americans, 40 million a year according to the most recent Census, move each year and are forced to develop relationships with new “go-to” retail options. After a move, new residents are actively seeking replacements for the favorite pizza shop, neighborhood hardware store, and family pet store they trusted in their former town. Their world has been turned upside down and they need help knowing where to turn to find reliable retail business owners who can help them get on track. Similarly, local retail business owners must find replacements for the countless loyal customers who skip town each year and there’s no better target than impressionable new movers. Where can store managers turn to make an impact on this new group of residents in order to replace loyal customers who have moved away? Read More Here… Source: Digital Journal, December 13, 2013 Brittany N. JohnsonBrittany is the head of Our Town America’s corporate marketing department. She specializes in digital and print media, social media, and public relations. […]
