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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.

March/April 2026


Who's Really Moving, and Why?

Everything From Goods to Lifestyles

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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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What does moving look like when the move isn’t just physical, but cultural, professional, and digital? In this issue, we invite contributors to explore the rise of lifestyle mobility, digital nomads, micro-expats, and new service partnerships (e.g., real estate, immigration, relocation tech), along with global economic insights on workforce movement.

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The second 2026 issue of the Portal invites contributors to share their experience and wisdom related to emerging trends in domestic and international moving. Here are some leading questions to help guide your submission:

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  • How are shifting work paradigms, like the rise of remote work, digital nomads, and micro-expat lifestyles, influencing demand for household goods moving services, and what trends are you seeing in clients’ relocation patterns?

 

  • What role are integrated service partnerships (e.g., between moving companies, real estate firms, immigration specialists, and relocation tech platforms) playing in shaping the modern relocation experience?

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  • Faced with global economic uncertainties and changing workforce movement patterns, how is your company adapting its strategies to attract and retain customers who prioritize mobility and flexibility over long-term settlement?

 

  • How do consumer expectations differ between traditional long-term expatriates and newer mobile segments such as digital nomads and remote professionals? What innovations are companies implementing to meet these evolving needs?

 

  • In terms of global workforce migration trends, what economic factors most significantly impact international household goods relocations, and how can moving service providers anticipate and prepare for these shifts?

 

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Submission deadline: Friday, February 13.

 

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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: February 13, 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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