PODS' Press Releases and News Stories

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April 2010 - PODS Enterprises, Inc. launches updated branding and new web site based on customer insights

(CLEARWATER, FLA.) – PODS Enterprises, Inc., a leader in moving and storage, recently completed comprehensive market research to better understand what customers value the most when moving or storing their valuables.

Using feedback from consumer focus groups, customer interviews and quantitative analysis, the company reveals that flexibility and convenience are top factors influencing customer satisfaction in the moving and storage experience. Full release

February 2010 - PODS assists multiple Bakersfield charities to help further cause, missions

(BAKERSFIELD, CALIF.) -- Good things do not only come in small packages. Sometimes, good things come in large, white, sturdy storage containers emblazoned with the four red letters, in this case, PODS.

PODS, a well-known national moving and storage company, is considered an expert in more than just the traditional sense when it comes to moving America.   Bright red and white PODS containers are frequently seen at charitable organizations and disaster sites throughout the United States.Full release

JANUARY 21, 2010 -Relief agencies, residents and businesses count on PODS to help weather California storms

LOS ANGELES, CALIF. – As Southern California experiences severe weather patterns, PODS is on stand-by to serve relief agencies and communities in need of assistance.

The company is a frequent early responder to emergency situations and their services have proven to be especially useful in the cases of hurricanes and floods. Full release

JANUARY 20, 2010 -PODS names James Hwang corporate director of call center operations

(CLEARWATER, FL) – PODS welcomes James Hwang as director of call center operations at the firm’s corporate headquarters.

Hwang will direct sales initiatives and develop new strategies for long-distance moving and local moving and storage sales, as well as customer service to ensure a competitive edge for the firm. Full release

December 12, 2009 - PODS appoints vice president of marketing

(CLEARWATER, Fla.) – PODS, a national leader in the moving and storage industry, appointed George Spowart as vice president of marketing at the firm’s corporate offices in Clearwater.

Spowart was promoted from marketing director, a position he has held with PODS since March 2007. In his new role, Spowart will define the strategic direction for PODS branding and communications across its network of corporate and franchise locations. Full release

December 12, 2009 -PODS expands with more than 250 new job opportunities

(CLEARWATER, FL.) – PODS, a national leader in the moving and storage industry, announced plans to hire 255 customer and call center representatives at its corporate headquarters in Florida and in cities across the U.S. and Canada.

The company is bucking a difficult economic environment and experiencing steady corporate growth with its compelling and flexible moving and storage solution and plans to hire 30 to 45 new employees each month between now and May 2010.  Full release

December 8, 2009 - Dallas/Ft. Worth PODS franchise scores a touchdown with former NFL player

(DALLAS / FT. WORTH, TX) – Brett Schnitzius, a former offensive lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs Football Club, joins PODS (Portable On Demand Storage) in Dallas/Ft. Worth as warehouse general manager.

Tackling the competition is nothing new to the former football player, whose primary responsibilities will be to oversee warehouse operations at the PODS® Storage Center, foster relationships with corporate and residential customers, promote goodwill within the community, support civic organizations, and generate new business. Full release

December 03, 2009 - A decade in the making: PODS first moving and storage franchise celebrates milestone

(ORLANDO, FL) – Ten years ago, PODS (Portable On Demand Storage) revolutionized the moving and storage industry and set a new standard for consumers needing flexible solutions.

Today, brothers Mike and Tim Greene are managing partners of nine PODS franchises, including Orlando, which is celebrating 10 years of service to the community. Full release

November 2009 - PODS and 1-800-GOT-JUNK? form strategic alliance

(CLEARWATER, FL) – If you need a fresh start with moving, storage or clearing the clutter, PODS and 1-800-GOT-JUNK? have you covered.

A new strategic alliance between the two franchise giants - PODS, the leader in portable moving and storage, and 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, a full-service junk removal company, will offer special discounts and joint service solutions to residential customers and commercial businesses. Full release

November 18, 2009 - New logistics director moves into PODS corporate headquarters

(CLEARWATER, FL) – PODS (Portable On Demand Storage) welcomes Brian Farris as its Corporate Director of Logistics.

Farris is joining PODS from Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation based in Concord, NC, where he was vice president of operations for the mid-Atlantic region. He will be responsible for daily operations of fleet management at PODS, including routing, repositioning and executing strategies to streamline PODS network of branded storage containers. Full release

October 22, 2008 - EMPLOYEES FROM PODS OF HOUSTON HELP RESIDENTS REBUILD, RECOVER FROM HURRICANE IKE

There is more than meets the eye with PODS® containers. PODS’ of Houston’s dedicated employees continue to work tirelessly to ensure recovery efforts are streamlined and containers are dispatched when and where needed – bringing in more than 500 additional containers from Virginia, Maryland, Illinois, Utah, Arizona, Iowa, New Jersey, and other areas of Texas. Full release

October 2009 - Springfield PODS finds social marketing success on Facebook

Used as a test market, franchise owner finds user-friendly website as a way to engage customers.

Facebook has become a happy medium advertising venue for Brian Cates, owner of the PODS of Southwest Missouri franchise located in Springfield. Full release

August 4, 2009 - PODS AND UNIGROUP CREATE ALLIANCE TO BETTER SERVE CUSTOMERS

ST. LOUIS, Mo. AND CLEARWATER, Fla. – PODS (Portable on Demand Storage) and UniGroup, Inc., the parent company of United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit, have agreed to a marketing alliance that provides for the exchange of services between leaders in portable container moving and storage and full-service moving. Full release

May 20, 2009 - PODS TO APPEAR ON TODAY’S OPRAH WINFREY SHOW

PODS will be an important part of a charitable effort on today’s Oprah Winfrey Show. The show, entitled “Oprah’s ‘What Can You Live Without?’ Experiment,” challenges families to determine what really matters in life, and what they can live without. Full release