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Our Town America Announces 2018 New Mover Survey Winner

Written by Brittany N. Johnson
Our Town America 2019 New Mover Survey Winner with Jet's Pizza and Our Town America Owner

Franchising.com (April 2019) – Our Town America, the nation’s premier New Mover Marketing franchise, recently named Patrick and Carey Clinton as the 2018 New Mover Survey Drawing Winner. Patrick and Carey, along with their three children, Lucas, Caleb and Amelia, were awarded the grand prize of $3,000. The Clinton family recently moved to Tampa, FL from San Diego. Upon arrival in Florida, the Clintons were welcomed with an Our Town America New Mover Welcome Package, a personalized collection of useful, one-time offers from local businesses such as Jet’s Pizza. This welcome package helps new residents acclimate to their new neighborhood while supporting the local economy. Carey was one of tens of thousands of new movers from across the country who completed the annual survey found within the package. “We are so excited to have won this award! Filling out the survey was so easy; it was definitely worth it,” says Carey Clinton. “I’m a huge fan of Our Town America. As a military family, we’ve moved around quite a bit. As we settle into a new town, we are always on the lookout for new places to eat in our neighborhood. Through Our Town America, we found our favorite pizza, lunch and date spots around town. I can’t recommend Our Town America enough to other new movers.” The check presentation ceremony took place on Wednesday, April 3 at Jet’s Pizza, located at 14624 N Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33618. Local Our Town America franchisee Michael Avallone presented the check on behalf of Our Town America. “Throughout my childhood and early career, I was constantly moving from town to town. I know how hard it can be to settle into a new neighborhood, which is why I have such a passion for helping movers connect with local businesses,” says Avallone. “I am so proud to be a part of the Our Town America team as a franchisee. And I am thrilled that this year’s big winner was in Tampa, so I have the opportunity to participate. I was very excited for the opportunity to show our appreciation for local new movers and present the Clinton family with the $3,000 check!” Our Town America has been helping businesses across the nation capture the attention of new movers for 47 years. Capitalizing on new residents gives local businesses a competitive edge. By providing new movers with unique coupons and deals straight to their mailbox, Our Town America helps stimulate the economy on a local level. Tampa-area businesses who are interested in the Our Town America program can complete a contact form or call franchise owner Michael Avallone at (614) 378-2977. For more information on the New Mover Survey, visit OurTownAmerica.com. About Our Town America For 47 years, Our Town America has been connecting new movers with local businesses by helping turn them into long-term, loyal customers. As the leaders in New Mover Marketing, they use a mix of proven and perfected methods of direct mail and new technologies to focus exactly on the businesses ideal type of customer. Through their mobile app, they are 100% trackable and also offer demographically targeted full-color postcard mailings, EDDM, and more. Since the company started franchising in 2005, Our Town America has consistently been placed in the Franchise Top 50, ranking top in their category for franchisee satisfaction. Our Town America’s dedication to the “sponsor exclusivity” concept, meaning Our Town America will only recommend one of each business type in any specific zip code within its welcome packages, has been one of the key catalysts for the company’s long-term success. In addition, sponsors consistently rave about other unique aspects of the New Mover Marketing program – such as their ability to reach a brand-new audience of impressionable new movers each month and the insightful data/metrics delivered by Our Town America’s innovative pinpoint tracking system. Due in large part to Our Town America’s devotion to those concepts, thousands of satisfied business owners throughout the United States attest to the success and effectiveness of the program. Additionally, dozens of locally owned franchisees validate Our Town America’s concept as a viable business opportunity. It is Our Town America’s mission to assist new movers adjusting to their community, help businesses gain new and loyal customers and provide franchisees with an excellent opportunity. The eight million households who receive Our Town America’s welcome packages each year prove that Our Town America is committed to following through on that mission statement. For more information, visit the Our Town America website at https://www.ourtownamerica.com/. Source: 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. […]

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The Stresses of Moving – WBTV Charlotte

Written by Brittany N. Johnson
Our Town America Charlotte Moving Stress

WBTV Charlotte (June 2018) – It’s no secret Charlotte is booming, ranked #19 on FORBES’ 2018 “Fastest Growing Cities List.” Right in time for May’s National Moving Month, a recent local survey reveals relocating here – and anywhere – will cause major stress on relationships. The local survey polled recent movers and reveals relocation scars personal relationships as couples fight over why they moved and where they moved while struggling with money problems and decreased intimacy. And get this – many recent movers admitted they secretly got revenge on their partner right before the move with “dirty dumping”.  More than 1 in 3 new movers admitted to “accidentally losing” a significant other’s prized possessions or purposefully tossing it in the Goodwill bag. Commissioned by Our Town America, the nation’s premier new mover marketing company, the survey of 300+ men and women who have recently relocated also revealed: Kids compound the problem – couples put their relationships on the back burner after a move because they’re paranoid about “finding the right school” for their kids and “helping them make new friends” – the top two child-related moving stressors. Unfriendly neighbors add to the stress – nearly half (49%) of survey respondents said meeting new neighbors is key to feeling comfortable in their new home, but say their neighbors are “too busy” and “aren’t as friendly” as the neighbors they remember as a child. Housewarming gifts are rare, but important – 88% of respondents said that receiving a housewarming gift would make them feel more comfortable in a new home, yet less than half (46%) have ever received a housewarming gift. This survey was released during the busiest moving time of the year.   These results are particularly timely as more than 40 million Americans are expected to relocate this year, and most will make their move during summer months when the weather is nice, and kids are out of school. Watch the WBTV Charlotte clip below.  If interested in partnering with your local New Mover Marketing experts, Jane and Tom McElhaney of Our Town America Charlotte, please complete a Contact Form or call 704-906-7434. Our Town America is a national franchise who supports businesses across the nation year round. Non-Charlotte area businesses can reach out to Our Town America directly to get in touch with their local representative at 800-497-8360. 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. […]

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The Financial Stress of Moving – KNXV Phoenix

Written by Brittany N. Johnson
Our Town America The Valley Moving Stress

KNXV Phoenix (June 2018) – It’s no secret that Phoenix is booming, ranked #11 on FORBES’ 2018 “Fastest Growing Cities List.” A recent local survey reveals relocating to Phoenix – or anywhere – will cause major stress on relationships. The survey polled recent movers and reveals relocation scars personal relationships as couples fight over why they moved and where they moved while struggling with money problems and decreased intimacy. Many recent movers even admitted they secretly got revenge on their partner right before the move with “dirty dumping”.  More than 1 in 3 new movers admitted to “accidentally losing” a significant other’s prized possessions or purposefully tossing it in the Goodwill bag. Commissioned by Our Town America, the nation’s premier New Mover Marketing company, the survey of 300+ men and women who have recently relocated also revealed: Kids compound the problem – couples put their relationships on the back burner after a move because they’re paranoid about “finding the right school” for their kids and “helping them make new friends” – the top two child-related moving stressors. Unfriendly neighbors add to the stress – nearly half (49%) of survey respondents said meeting new neighbors is key to feeling comfortable in their new home, but say their neighbors are “too busy” and “aren’t as friendly” as the neighbors they remember as a child. Housewarming gifts are rare, but important – 88% of respondents said that receiving a housewarming gift would make them feel more comfortable in a new home, yet less than half (46%) have ever received a housewarming gift. This survey was released during the busiest moving time of the year.   These results are particularly timely as more than 40 million Americans are expected to relocate this year, and most will make their move during summer months when the weather is nice, and kids are out of school. Watch the KNXV Phoenix clip below.  If interested in partnering with your local New Mover Marketing expert, Susan Nagi of Our Town America The Valley, please complete a Contact Form or call 480-678-1366. Our Town America is a national franchise who supports businesses across the nation year round. Non-Phoenix area businesses can reach out to Our Town America directly to get in touch with their local representative at 800-497-8360. 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. […]

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Cleveland Woman is $3,000 New Mover Survey Winner!

Written by Brittany N. Johnson
Our Town America 2017 New Mover Survey Winner

Cleveland, OH (April 2018) – When Danelle Daniels moved to Cleveland, she didn’t anticipate a housewarming gift worth thousands of dollars. On Tuesday, the Cleveland-based franchise owner of Our Town America, the nation’s leading new mover marketing company, presented Daniels with a $3,000 check after naming her the grand prize winner of our 2017 National New Mover Survey. “We are thrilled to celebrate and support anyone who calls the Cleveland area home,” said Dave Handa, Cleveland’s Our Town America franchise owner. “Like so many other new residents, we’re grateful she took the time to fill out our survey. It’s our turn to show our appreciation of her choice to move to a great city.” Daniels was one of the thousands of new movers across the country to complete the annual survey included in the Our Town America welcoming package — a personalized collection of free offers from local businesses, like Cleveland’s Rivals Sports Grille where Daniels received a giant oversized check for $3,000. A New Mover gift certificate led Daniels to the friendly neighborhood bar, and now Rivals Sports Grille has become one of her favorite new restaurants. Owner John Simmons says he enjoys connecting with new residents like Daniels through the Welcome Package— it’s one of many reasons he relies on Our Town America to introduce his business to Cleveland’s growing community. “A housewarming gift is supposed to make someone feel welcome and accepted,” said Simmons. “We want every new resident to feel like there’s always a seat for them at our table.” No word yet on how Daniels will spend her winnings, but she can of course spend the $3,000 to buy additional goods and services from local businesses! Dave Handa with Our Town America says the New Mover Survey is an excellent opportunity for local businesses and newcomers to Cleveland. “We’re learning more from new movers nationwide,” said Handa. “Danelle’s big win showcases how important it is for local business owners to reach out to new movers who appreciate their support as they settle into their new community.” “Moving was a huge step for my son and I, I’m thankful for the Our Town America package, because it helped during our busy transition. Thank you for caring and making us feel welcome,” said Daniels. Cleveland-area businesses interested in the Our Town America program can complete a Contact Form or call franchise owner Dave Handa at 440-376-1254.  For more information on the annual New Mover Survey, we invite you to explore our website. Want to see who the 2016 winner was? Click Here. [/column][/row][/lead] 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. […]

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Our Town America Reveals $3K New Mover Survey Winner

Written by Brittany N. Johnson
Our Town America 2016 New Mover Survey Winner

Chaska, MN (May 2017) – Local Chaska resident, Meghan Cazel, has recently been named the 2016 New Mover Survey Drawing Winner by Our Town America, the nation’s premier new mover marketing franchise. Last year, after her move to Chaska, Cazel was one of thousands of new movers across the country to complete the annual survey found within the Our Town America welcome package – a personalized collection of thoughtful one-time offers from local businesses, like Tommy’s Malt Shop. And just this past week, Cazel was notified she would be taking home the first $3,000 check Our Town America has ever awarded a winner.  While the company has been in business for 45 years, they have been awarding their annual New Mover Survey Drawing Winner $1,000… until now.  After being selected as this year’s big winner, Cazel can use the $3,000 to buy additional goods and services from local businesses! On April 30th 2017, Kristen Lundgren, Our Town America’s Eden Prairie-based franchise owner, partnered up with Brett and Emily Geselle, the husband and wife team who own and run Tommy’s Malt Shop, and hosted an in-store event presenting Cazel with her $3,000 check. Like all other Our Town America franchise owners around the country, Lundgren is committed to her local community and wants to celebrate the new movers and local businesses that help the Greater Minneapolis area thrive. At a time when housewarming traditions are fading fast, Our Town America believes that it’s important for local business owners to reach out to new movers who appreciate a helping hand in their new community. Other businesses included within the package that Cazel received included: a dentist, a wine shop, an auto service shop, a vet, a pizza delivery place, a fast food restaurant, a bar and grill, a casual dining restaurant, and a breakfast spot. Eden Prairie area businesses interested in the Our Town America program can complete a Contact Form or call franchise owner Kristen Lundgren at 612-709-3859.  For more information on the annual New Mover Survey, we invite you to explore our website. Watch video below. Want to see who last year’s winner was? Click Here. 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. […]

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Our Town America Helps Coloradans Transition after Moving

Written by Brittany N. Johnson
CBS Denver Our Town America New Mover Marketing

Denver ranks among the nation’s fastest growing cities* and that means countless parents who just moved to Denver are scrambling and stressing as their children head off to brand new schools.   And according to a study by the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, these local parents have reason to worry, as kids who move to a new area are more likely to under-perform in school and develop behavioral problems. […]

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Philadelphia Back to School Stress-Busting Kits by Our Town America

Written by Brittany N. Johnson
Our Town Philadelphia on FOX 29 New Mover Marketing

Philadelphia ranks among the nation’s fastest growing cities* and that means countless parents who just moved here are scrambling and stressing as their children head off to brand new schools.  And according to a study by the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, these local parents have reason to worry, as kids who move to a new area are more likely to under-perform in school and develop behavioral problems. […]

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Our Town America Back to School Kits Provide Relief for Minneapolis Families

Written by Brittany N. Johnson
Our Town America on FOX Minneapolis New Mover Marketing Back to School

Minneapolis ranks among the nation’s fastest growing cities* and that means countless parents who just moved here are scrambling and stressing as their children head off to brand new schools.   And according to a study by the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, these local parents have reason to worry, as kids who move to a new area are more likely to under-perform in school and develop behavioral problems. […]

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How to Move this Summer, and Survive It

Written by Brittany N. Johnson

CNBC (July 2016) –  Summer is the most popular time of year to move and that means many millennials are packing their bags.  In fact, 44 percent of those young people say they plan to pull up stakes within the next year, according to Rent.com.  Relocating for a job was the top reason millennials move, the apartment search website said. Moving for love was a distant second. “Typically they go where the work is,” said Dick Power, certified financial planner and founder of Power Plans. Millennials will jump on the opportunity to improve their skill sets and up their paycheck, he said, “so it’s very common they will change jobs half a dozen times for a career.”  But moving from one location to another can be a huge hassle, not to mention a hit to your wallet. Here are some tips to make your move a little easier financially and physically: Start by mapping out your expenses in advance — it may cost more than you think. About 15 percent of consumers said they went into debt as a result of moving costs, according to Our Town America, a direct mail company that targets recent movers. The average cost of an intrastate move is $1,170; interstate moves average $5,630, according to the American Moving & Storage Association. (That’s based on the average weight of belongings of 7,500 pounds.) Although for millennials with less stuff, the cost would be lower, according to Michael Keaton, a spokesman for AMSA. For do-it-yourselfers, sites like Moving.com have a packing calculator to determine what size moving truck you will need, in addition to packing supplies. Although the cost varies by location, renting a 15-foot moving truck will set you back about $30 a day plus $2.49 a mile. Securing a truck that is too large will waste money on gas and rental fees, not to mention that the bigger it is, the harder it can be to navigate. The cost of boxes also adds up quickly, particularly if they are specialty ones. Average-size packing boxes cost about $2 each but hanging-garment boxes are four times as much. Instead, try pulling a large garbage bag over multiple items hanging in your closet and tie a string around the tops of the hangers to keep them together. U-Haul, for example, also offers a box exchange where customers can pick up free used boxes before their move. If you are relocating for work and your employer doesn’t cover the moving costs, you may able to write off some of those expenses, including traveling to a new location or transporting your furniture. The rule generally applies if you work full time and your new workplace is at least 50 miles away from your old home. Your regular renter’s insurance may cover your move, but double-check to make sure. If not, ask your insurance provider if you can purchase a rider on your base policy. You can also generally purchase insurance through your mover. “It isn’t inexpensive because of the likelihood of loss or damage can be pretty high,” Power said, but it may be worth the peace of mind. Then, organize everything. Start by sorting your possessions into take, store, toss and donate. Then eliminate the things you won’t need in your new spot. It’ll save you time, money and a headache unpacking. Before you start packing, photograph your belongings to help remember where things go. If you like the way you decorated or hung pictures, that will make it simpler to replicate in your new home. The same goes for electronics. Taking a picture of how the cords are arranged will make it easier to put back together. As you pack, label all of the boxes with the rooms they go in. If you know that you’ll need to get to some items right away, like bedding or the coffee maker, label those boxes as important and put them where they are easily accessible so they can be unpacked first. Finally, pack an essentials bag for your moving day with water, your basic toiletries, prescription medications and, of course, hand tools. Chances are, you’re going to end up needing the hammer or screwdriver at some point along the way. To read the story on CNBC.com, click here. If you’re a local business interested in welcoming new movers to your community, we invite you to complete a Contact Form. 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. […]

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Our Town America Reveals 2015 New Mover Survey Drawing Winner

Written by Brittany N. Johnson
2015 Our Town America New Mover Survey Winner

2015 New Mover Survey Winner Houston/ Fort Worth, TX (June 2016) – Our Town America, the nation’s leading New Mover Marketing franchise, just announced that couple, John and Kelly Ballentine of Katy, TX, have won the annual Our Town America New Mover Survey Drawing! After their move to Katy in December 2015, the Ballentine’s became one of millions of new movers nationwide to receive the New Mover Survey as part of their Our Town America welcome package full of various free offers from partnered local businesses. The Ballentine’s completed their survey providing Texas-area Our Town America franchisee, Clint Finch, with feedback on the program and the services provided by his partnered local businesses, such as Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt with two locations in Katy and Rosenberg, TX. Early June, Mrs. Ballentine met with Clint Finch, Tutti Frutti owners, Tam Luu and Lonny Yu, and employee Sara Cherry to accept their winnings – a $1,000 check covered in full by the Our Town America corporate headquarters based in Pinellas Park, FL. The Ballentine’s, who recently moved south from Philadelphia, plan to use the $1,000 to get further settled into their new Texas neighborhood. Luu and Yu of Tutti Frutti have been using Our Town America’s New Mover Marketing program to gain new loyal customers for 7 months.  The program also includes a second mailer, the Follow-up Postcard, which helps partnered businesses experience noteworthy responses every month. With millions of Americans moving annually, and moving numbers expected to rise in the coming years, local businesses can rely on the program to consistently uncover new customers seeking reputable go-to product and service providers. Due to Our Town America’s ‘Category Exclusivity Concept’ – no direct competitors are included within a single zip code’s Welcome Package. Other businesses in the Ballentine’s Welcome Package include: a Hair Salon, an Automotive Service Shop, a Golf/Country Club, a Donut shop, and a Dry Cleaners.  Other Welcome Packages in the same zip code have offers from different businesses, such as a Veterinarian, a Dentist and a Pizza Shop, due to their use of the carrier route options offered by Our Town America. Greater Texas-area businesses interested in the Our Town America program can complete a Contact Form or call franchise owner Clint Finch at 832-437-1173.  For more information on the annual New Mover Survey and the increased winnings of $3,000, we invite you to explore our website. Want to see who last year’s winner was? Watch HERE. 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. […]

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