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    Analyzing a Fitness Center Marketing Piece
    Analyzing a Fitness Center Marketing Piece This 13-point analysis of a direct mail fitness center marketing piece will provide you with some great tips and ideas you can use in your own fitness center marketing. . . . keep reading
    A Look at How We Sell Fitness Center Memberships to Small Companies and How You Can Too!
    A Look at How We Sell Fitness Center Memberships to Small Companies and How You Can Too! Selling memberships to small companies that have only a few employees can still result in a substantial amount of monthly income for you and your fitness center. Learn how to do it. . . . keep reading
    The Name of Your Club Could Get You Into Hot Water With 24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc. a.k.a. 24 Hour Fitness
    The Name of Your Club Could Get You Into Hot Water With 24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc. a.k.a. 24 Hour Fitness If you operate a 24 hour fitness center, be careful how you name, market and advertise your club. A law firm representing 24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc. sent us a certified letter about our use of the phrase 24 HOUR FITNESS CLUB. Make sure that you are in compliance, follow the guidelines pointed out in this letter. . . . keep reading
    Sample of a Quick and Easy News Release You Can Write for Your 24-Hour Fitness Center
    Sample of a Quick and Easy News Release You Can Write for Your 24-Hour Fitness Center Here's an example of a fitness center news release that can give your 24-hour club extra exposure in your local newspaper. . . . keep reading
    DOWNLOAD: The Easy Way to Collect Testimonials From Your Fitness Center Members
    DOWNLOAD: The Easy Way to Collect Testimonials From Your Fitness Center Members Here is how to gather testimonials and use them in your marketing efforts. With this form, it's easy to get your members to give you permission to use their comments in your fitness center ads, direct mail, brochures and other promotions used to market your gym business. . . . keep reading
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