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Coming Up in the Portal

In every issue of the Portal, we invite our authors to share their experiences, success stories, learning experiences, and vision with others in the moving and forwarding industry. In addition to our regular columns, feature articles for each issue are united by a central theme. This page contains the theme, guidelines, and deadlines for the upcoming issue of the magazine and will change regularly. Our editorial calendar will give you a glance further into future issues, and the Submit Your Story page details regular columns to which you may submit articles and news, as well as our submission guidelines and instructions.

January/February 2026


Selling Trust in the Noise Economy

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Lead Editor: Will Kohudic
Content Strategy Lead: Julia O’Connor

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What This Issue Is About

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In a marketplace crowded with automation, rapid-response demands, and AI-generated noise, one question now defines every business:

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How do you earn trust when customers and partners have endless options and expect answers instantly?

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The first 2026 issue of the Portal invites contributors to share the real, on-the-group strategies, operational, behavioral, and brand-focused strategies that show how IAM members earn and maintain trust. Here are some leading questions to help guide your submission.:

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  • What operational practices or systems inside your company have the greatest impact on building and maintaining trust with customers and partners?

  • How has your team adapted communication and customer service to meet today’s instant-expectation environment?

  • How does your company signal reliability and credibility before a move even begins, and what brand actions set you apart in a crowded marketplace?

  • If your company has earned the IAMTrusted designation, how has the program helped you demonstrate accountability, improve performance, or strengthen trust with partners and clients?

 

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Submission deadline: Friday, December 19.

 

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How to Craft a Strong Submission

 

We’re looking for contributions that feel authentic and grounded in real-world experience. To make your piece stand out:

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  • Tell a story, not just a process. Share a campaign, client interaction, or turning point that taught you something valuable.

  • Show results. Include data points, outcomes, or even failures that highlight impact.

  • Write in your own voice. Keep it practical and personal as if explaining it to a peer over coffee.

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Submission Details:

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  • Length: 500–750 words

  • Tone: Insightful, practical, and peer-to-peer (not promotional copy)

  • Format: Word document or editable Google Doc

  • Deadline: December 19, 2025

  • Send to: Portal Editor, Will Kohudic at william.kohudic@iamovers.org.

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Please familiarize yourself with our Submission Guidelines to ensure your contribution meets standards for content and length.

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  • Write a complete, concise (750 word maximum) article on the posted topic. 8 to 10 high-quality submissions will be accepted for each feature story.

  • NEW Policy Regarding Use of AI: While AI-powered tools like ChatGPT can be useful in researching and outlining your contribution, we ask that you do the writing yourself; our readers want to hear your ideas in your own voice.

  • High-resolution digital photos (as separate image files, not embedded in your Word document) are welcome and will be used with your story as space permits.

  • The word limit for feature story contributions is 750 words. Remember that all submissions are subject to editing.

  • You may provide your text in an email message or as an attached Word document (no PDF files, please).

  • Be sure to include the author's name, job title and company with your submission.

  • Send your contribution and any questions to  william.kohudic@iamovers.org.

  • Photos must be high-resolution for print; a mobile phone photo at actual/original size is usually acceptable.

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