Share: In countless scientific studies, properly onboarding new members in the first month of membership has proven to be the king of the hill of member retention strategies. But how well do those studies translate to the real world? Can an onboarding program work in a large association of Ys or fitness centers? If so, how Read More…
What Does the Research Say About Member Retention in Fitness Centers?
Share: Over the last decade, competition within the fitness market has increased at a frantic pace. As a result, a solid strategy for member retention has become a non-negotiable that YMCAs and Fitness Centers can’t afford to do without. But, what strategy is best? To answer this question, it’s helpful to turn to the research Read More…
The Single Best Strategy for Member Retention
Share: In our last post we examined the impact the dramatic changes in the fitness market have had on fitness centers and YMCAs. In short, the millennial generation has driven an explosion of new facilities catering to their desires for personal interaction and a unique fitness experience. These new facilities, coupled with the advent of Read More…
How to Respond to the Revolution in the Fitness Industry
Share: Times have changed, there’s no debating it. A revolution has happened in the Fitness Industry over the last five years and things will never be the same. If you’re an executive at a YMCA or Fitness Center you no doubt have felt it. Your metrics are probably there to back it up. In 2012 Read More…
What strategy did this Y use to increase member revenue by 4%?
Share: Adam McIver, the VP of Membership Development at a large YMCA Association, had a big problem. The membership revenue at his Y was declining and they were unable to solve the issue through membership acquisition. Watch today’s video blog to hear how Adam and his team overcame this challenge and saw membership revenue grow Read More…
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