Marketing & Automations
Create email and SMS campaigns, set up promotions, configure automated member communications, and grow your gym.
Grow your membership and keep members engaged with our marketing tools. From one-off campaigns to fully automated member journeys, reach the right people at the right time.
Creating Campaigns
Campaign Types
Email Campaigns
Send newsletters, announcements, and promotions to your member list.
SMS Campaigns
Send time-sensitive messages like flash sales or urgent announcements.
Push Notifications
Reach members who have the app installed with instant notifications.
Multi-Channel
Combine email, SMS, and push for maximum reach on important messages.
Building a Campaign
Select Your Audience
Choose who should receive this campaign:
- All Members - Everyone with an active membership
- Specific Plans - Members on certain membership types
- By Tag - Members with specific tags
- By Activity - Active, inactive, or new members
- Custom Filter - Build your own criteria
Design Your Message
Create your content using the drag-and-drop editor:
- Choose a template or start from scratch
- Add images, buttons, and formatted text
- Use merge tags for personalization (e.g., {{first_name}})
- Preview on desktop and mobile
Schedule or Send
- Send Now - Deliver immediately
- Schedule - Pick a specific date and time
- Optimal Time - Send when each member is most likely to engage
Test your email by sending a preview to yourself before launching to all members.
Promotions & Promo Codes
Creating a Promotion
Set up special offers to attract new members or reward existing ones:
- Percentage Discount - e.g., 20% off first 3 months
- Fixed Amount - e.g., £30 off joining fee
- Free Period - e.g., First month free
- Add-on Bonus - e.g., Free PT session with signup
Promo Code Settings
- Code - The code members enter (e.g., NEWYEAR2024)
- Valid Dates - When the promotion is active
- Usage Limits - Maximum uses total or per person
- Eligible Plans - Which memberships the code applies to
- New Members Only - Restrict to first-time signups
Track promo code usage in your analytics to see which promotions drive the most signups.
Marketing Automations
Set up automated messages that trigger based on member actions:
Welcome Series
Trigger: New member signs up
- Day 0: Welcome email with gym info and app download links
- Day 1: Tips for first workout
- Day 3: Class recommendations based on interests
- Day 7: Check-in asking how first week went
Birthday Messages
Trigger: Member's birthday
- Send birthday wishes
- Optional: Include a special offer or free class
Re-Engagement
Trigger: No check-in for 14 days
- Day 14: "We miss you" message
- Day 21: Offer incentive to return
- Day 30: Alert staff for personal outreach
Membership Renewal
Trigger: Membership renewal approaching
- 30 days before: Renewal reminder
- 7 days before: Final reminder with renewal link
- After renewal: Thank you message
Cancellation Prevention
Trigger: Member initiates cancellation
- Survey asking reason for leaving
- Offer alternatives (freeze, downgrade)
- Special retention offer if applicable
Class Reminders
Trigger: Member has upcoming class booking
- 24 hours before: Reminder with class details
- 2 hours before: Final reminder
- Reduces no-shows significantly
Be mindful of message frequency. Too many automated messages can lead to unsubscribes. Aim for helpful, not spammy.
Building Custom Automations
Define the Trigger
What event starts this automation?
- Member action (signup, check-in, booking)
- Date-based (birthday, anniversary, expiry)
- Inactivity (no check-in for X days)
- Milestone (10th class, 6-month anniversary)
Set Conditions
Add filters to control who enters the automation:
- Membership type
- Member tags
- Location
- Previous automation history
Add Actions
What happens when triggered:
- Send email, SMS, or push notification
- Wait for a period of time
- Add or remove tags
- Create a task for staff
- Update member record
Activate
Test with a sample member, then activate to process all matching members.
Marketing Analytics
Track the performance of your marketing efforts:
- Email Metrics - Open rates, click rates, unsubscribes
- SMS Metrics - Delivery rates, responses
- Campaign ROI - Signups attributed to campaigns
- Automation Performance - Completion rates, conversions
- Promo Code Usage - Which offers perform best
A/B test your subject lines and send times to continuously improve engagement rates.