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Holly Batchelder - Tufts University - August 2014. Digital Communication Strategies used by Local, Regional, and National Gyms. Why Gyms? . Window of opportunity for health & fitness organizations Obesity epidemic (phys. inactivity & nutrition) Increased gym advertising & competition
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Holly Batchelder - Tufts University - August 2014 Digital Communication Strategies used by Local, Regional, and National Gyms
Why Gyms? • Window of opportunity for health & fitness organizations • Obesity epidemic (phys. inactivity & nutrition) • Increased gym advertising & competition • Local gym promotion efforts • Risqué ads • Differences between local, regional, national chains?
Dedham Health & Athletic Complex (DHAC) • 1 location • Target Audience: everyone; families • Mission: • To be recognized as the premier health and wellness facility in the northeast • To attract and retain a diversified clientele with our various programs and service • To provide customers with exceptional service and expert instruction in a safe, enjoyable, and motivational environment resulting in consistent use and extraordinary experiences
DHAC Social Media • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • Youtube • Blog
DHAC Mobile • No apps • Optimized for mobile
Beacon Hill Athletic Clubs • 8 locations • Target Audience: “average” young professionals • Mission • We’re your down-the-street, friendly, neighborhood place to work out where everyone is welcome. We’ve been around for over 20 years and we pride ourselves on great locations, sparkling clean facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, innovative programs, and the friendliest, most engaging staff anywhere
DHAC Social Media • Facebook • Twitter
Mobile • No apps • Not optimized for mobile
Equinox • Locations nationwide (56+) • Target audience:highly successful young professionals • Mission: • Since its inception in 1991, Equinox has developed a lifestyle brand that represents service, value, quality, expertise, innovation, attention to detail, market leadership, and results
Social Media • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • Youtube
Mobile • June 16th, 2014: introduction of iOS mobile app • Captures data from members’ wearable devices and provides simplified visualization of activity and movement inside and outside of equinox clubs • Website optimized for mobile
Overall Comparison • Dedham • Obvious effort to compete with city gyms • Competitive social media/ web strategy • Beacon Hill • Convenient location; offers essentials • Basic social media/ web strategy • Equinox • Lifestyle brand • Highly organized social media/ web strategy