Description
Book Synopsis
If you need to make a big impact in promoting and growing your aquatic facility, then you need Aquatic Center Marketing. Written by an industry veteran whose novel approach to marketing has garnered numerous national and international awards, this book delivers practical, affordable, and innovative marketing ideas for any new or existing aquatic facility, of any type and size.
Whether you work for a municipal pool or a commercial property, the tried-and-tested techniques in Aquatic Center Marketing can help your facility flourish:
Increase membership
Reenergize attendance to keep guests coming back for more
Establish your facility's image in the community
Reinforce the value of aquatics as an enjoyable lifelong activity
You'll find chapters on topics such as brand management, market development, guest communications, and how to be effective with limited funding. Learn how the design and signage in your facility can work to excite guests and keep them coming back throughout the season. Understand how to get the most out of your electronic and social media efforts and how to use fun events and themes to attract specific audiences. Then see real-life examples in case studies and stories that demonstrate the practical solutions in action.
Create memorable experiences for your guests and make your aquatic facility a success. Aquatic Center Marketing is full of realistic, practical ideas that anyone managing an aquatic facility can quickly put to good use to grow the facility and increase the bottom line.
Trade Review“Aquatic Center Marketing is loaded with creative and proven ideas to keep the buzz going about your pool or waterpark and build your brand. A must-have resource, whether you are new to aquatics or a seasoned veteran!”
—Jill White, Cofounder of Starfish Aquatics Institute and StarGuard ELITE
Table of ContentsPart I. Brand Management
Chapter 1. Develop a Brand Identity
Chapter 2. Create Brand Visibility
Part II. Market Development
Chapter 3. Build Community Consensus
Chapter 4. Design to Excite Guests
Chapter 5. Appeal to Specific Populations
Chapter 6. Price Smartly
Part III. Guest Communications
Chapter 7. Get the Most Out of Media
Chapter 8. Maximize Electronic Communication
Chapter 9. Turn Lifeguards and Staff Into Ambassadors
Part IV. Marketing Without Millions
Chapter 10. Use Special Events as Promotions
Chapter 11. Enhance the Bottom Line With Corporate Sponsorships
