Research
Download free resources, papers and reports to better understand your customers, and current trends.
Ok, we’ll admit it, we are customer experience management geeks!
Obsessed with knowing everything there is to know about the impact of member behaviour, characteristics and club experience on customer loyalty, we have worked with industry expert, researcher and Associate Professor of Sport and Health Sciences at University of Exeter Dr. Melvyn Hillsdon to produce regular reports for the industry since 2006.
Our primary motivation for this is to help you better understand your members, so all our findings can be downloaded completely free of charge for you to read and apply. We are of course very happy to share our extensive experience should you need support once you have read our research.
Can a Comprehensive Communication Strategy Increase Member Loyalty?
This whitepaper answers the following questions: What is the relationship between the different types of gym member communication (face-to-face, email, SMS etc.) and loyalty (as measured by Net Promoter Score®)? Which combinations of communication channels maximise loyalty in specific member groups? Can effective communication overcome the impact on loyalty of a negative club experience?
The Association Between Club Hassles and Uplifts and Member Loyalty as Measured by Net Promoter Score®
This whitepaper answers the following questions: Does a member’s Net Promoter Score® predict their length of stay? How does the number of hassles and uplifts experienced by a member affect their likeliness of being a positive club Promoter or negative club Detractor? Which specific uplifts and hassles have the greatest impact on NPS®?
How to Write Engaging Emails
This eBook will show you how to craft great subject lines, write engaging body copy and create a compelling call to action.
Which Members Use Self-Monitoring Apps?
This whitepaper answers the following questions: What motivates app using members? What do they report progress on, and how does this compare to what they are motivated by? What is the impact of app use on membership retention?
The Effectiveness of Different Types of Interaction on Membership Retention
This whitepaper answers the following questions: How do different types of face-to-face interactions with high-risk members impact retention? What makes an effective interaction? What should you do to harness the power of these findings and make member engagement more effective in your club?
The Effect of Average Visit Frequency on Income From Membership
This whitepaper answers the following questions: What proportion of members don’t make a club visit within their first months of membership? What impact does this have on their likeliness to remain a member in the medium to long term? Does getting your members to visit more often increase their length of membership and therefore the revenue they bring to your club?