May’s National Moving Month kicks off the busiest moving season of the year. Houston is THE national leader in local moves, ranked the #1 Fastest Growing City by FORBES and the #1 population growth city according to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data. […]
A new study at Boston University shows there could be a negative effect on kids whose families move often. Researchers found many children’s math and reading scores dropped each time their family relocated. They also found higher rates of emotional and behavioral problems in children who move frequently.
Aside from the research, many parents have seen how difficult moving can be for children. So Our Town America is encouraging parents to create “Kids Comfort Moving Kits” to help with the transition. […]
While summertime tends to slow things down in some places, new residents are heating up, and ready to spend money! Here are 6 things to think about when welcoming new movers into your business. […]
While moving can be exciting, it’s also one of the most stressful times for children. A study by the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology finds kids who stress over moving often have lingering problems in adulthood. That’s why Our Town America and local Raleigh franchise owner, Bassam Safi, have created the “Kids Comfort Moving Kit”- a stress-busting box of goodies that keeps kids upbeat and optimistic on the trip to their new home. […]
For the past several years, the mover rate has remained between 11.5 and 12.5 percent, according to new 2014 statistics released in March 2015 from the U.S. Census Bureau. The mover rate between 2013 and 2014 was 11.5 percent or 35.7 million people age 1 year and over. […]
Figuring out how to attract and keep customers is vital if a business is going to be successful and grow. And not just one strategy will get you there. Here are seven ways you can find customers and keep them hooked… […]
Our Town America, the nation’s premier New Mover Marketing franchise, has announced its first Washington location in South Puget Sound. This is big news as the Our Town America business model, a Direct Mail Marketing program specializing in delivering warm community welcome packages filled with free offers for new residents, is a perfect fit for South Puget Sound – a fast-growing city filled with local businesses eager to develop loyal relationships with new customers. […]
Remember the days when the new family in the neighborhood received a homemade pie and directions to all the cool spots around town from the family next door? Sadly, in today’s increasingly mobile and tech-savvy world, housewarming gestures are rare. And with moving numbers back on the rise, millions of movers are forced to explore their new town on their own and blindly seek out new relationships with area businesses. […]
Any business that wants to grow has two ways of doing this: 1) by growing your customer base, or 2)by increasing your average sale. To grow your customer base, you must reach out to new potential customers and engage them in your brand. Today, there are more marketing options than ever before such as digital marketing, email marketing, social media and direct mail. […]
Our Town America, the country’s first and fastest growing New Mover Marketing franchise, is teaming up with PMQ Pizza Magazine, the pizza industry’s leading trade publication, at 3:00 PM (EST) on Wednesday, March 16th, 2016 for a FREE webinar entitled “Turning New Movers into Loyal Customers”. […]
If you refer a business who partners with our new mover marketing program, we'll send you a $50 Visa gift card!
We only need a little info! If our database can validate and qualify your move, you will receive your welcome package in approximately 2-6 weeks!
