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Why understanding marketing is important for your organisation

Lily ClowJuly 25, 20245 minutes read time

understanding marketing is important for your organisation

Generating income

As you know securing football club sponsorship is key to generating funds for your club. Not only does it help you to reinvest in new kits and equipment, but it also helps to support your team and coaches….

James BrookerStrategic Business Manager, LoveAdmin Perhaps one of the most anxiety inducing conversations is the one you have about asking for money from your customers. It fills business owners with…

Do you want to increase your revenue but are not sure where to start? We get it. We asked our Strategic Business Manager, James Brooker for his advice on how…

Did you know that National Children’s Activity Week is starting on 13th May 2024? Which means you have one month left to plan how you’re going to take part. By…

Have you ever wondered what parents value when it comes to paying for their children’s activities? We asked 250 UK parents in our What Parents Want research report, exactly that…

Sports grants – Everything you need to know Navigating the world of sports grants can be a bit of a headache. Especially as they tend to change all the time…

What should you look for in community sports foundation software? When you’re responsible for supporting community programmes and engagement for your Foundation or Trust, it’s important that you are supported…

Generate extra income while providing great value to your members James Brooker Strategic Business Manager, LoveAdmin If you run children’s activity classes, it’s very easy to become overly price sensitive…

Is there such a thing as too much availability? James Brooker Strategic Business Manager, LoveAdmin Ensuring that there is availability on your timetable is crucial for your business, as it…

Coaching and development

How to make conditioning training fun for gymnasts To thrive in gymnastics, you need to be an athlete with many attributes. You need to be strong, flexible, agile, and coordinated…

We’re excited to officially announce our partnership with Grassboots, an online pre-loved kit and equipment marketplace. They’re an organisation as passionate as we are about supporting and helping grassroots sports….

As a grassroots football coach, you hold the power to impact the future of young players, guiding them towards their full potential. However, this exciting journey is not without its…

Every top gymnast begins their journey at local clubs, making it essential to maintain high motivation at the foundational level to nurture potential future Olympians. Gymnastics requires immense dedication and…

What is The Greater Game? The Greater Game is an initiative developed by England Football, which hopes to, “. . . use the power of football to help improve the…

If you’re involved with a club or children’s activity business chances are you deal with parents on a regular basis. Parental support in any extracurricular activity can be a really…

As a coach or a parent, it’s crucial to teach children how to approach winning and losing with a positive mindset. In this article, we’ll provide tips on how to…

We’ve partnered with the British Heart Foundation to raise awareness for their new RevivR campaign – an online tool that shows you when and how to do CPR. The free,…

Football is a sport that is constantly evolving New technology in football is continuously being developed that can help to improve the game at the highest level. But with increasingly…

Marketing

Have you ever wondered what marketing is and what it can do for your business? In simple terms, marketing is promoting your organisation to get customers to buy from you….

Did you know that the Club Hub event was on the 11th of May? Our very own Lauren Benham, Marketing Manager, and James Brooker, Strategic Business Manager, spent the day networking…

Why your activity club needs the best parent communication In the world of children’s activities, it’s not just about how much fun the kids are having – it’s also about…

James Brooker Strategic Business Manager, LoveAdmin Getting your brand right is one of the most important jobs you can do. It’s the first look a potential customer has into who…

Behind the scenes at a successful community foundation Burnley FC in The Community are the award-winning, official charity of Burnley Football Club who use the power of the badge to…

Boosting member engagement Maintaining and boosting engagement will always be an extremely important part of any strategy. That is where social media comes in. Research shows that in five years,…

What is the most effective way to stay in touch with community members? In these modern times, there are so many ways to stay in touch with community members. Below…

Swimdustry Conference 2024 For the second year in a row, we will be visiting the popular 2024 Swimdustry Conference, taking place on 4th February in the Pillo Hotel, Ashbourne, Co….

Engage your community by promoting events Organising events is an excellent way to engage with your members. However, it can get quite overwhelming when you start to think about how…

Management

Do you ever think that what you’re doing is needlessly complicated? Has your organisation grown to a point where your current style of managing doesn’t seem to be keeping up?…

Are you looking to add some fun to the beginning of your lessons? Here’s 5 ice breakers to help students to get to know each other better. Whether you’re teaching…

With the new season quickly approaching and preparation in full swing, we asked the grassroots football community for their best pre-season advice, and this is what they had to say….

Unlock seamless communications with LoveAdmin – from fully customising your emails to targeting your comms to specific classes or locations – we do it all. Here is a rundown of…

Katherine Whitehead, Product Marketing Exec Did you know that SMS is the best way to keep your customers in the loop and engaged, as well as deliver urgent updates and…

Sports club management is all about the business, whether you realise or not James BrookerStrategic Business Manager, LoveAdmin Change happens sooner than you think! Are you on the committee of…

James BrookerStrategic Business Manager, LoveAdmin Perhaps one of the most anxiety inducing conversations is the one you have about asking for money from your customers. It fills business owners with…

Creating a fun and safe environment for students can be the difference between them enjoying your class or not. But it doesn’t have to be hard, and you’re probably doing…

Did you know that National Children’s Activity Week is starting on 13th May 2024? Which means you have one month left to plan how you’re going to take part. By…

Gymnastics

Running a gymnastics club can quickly become overwhelming and time-consuming when you’re juggling numerous responsibilities and wearing too many hats. From balancing multiple spreadsheets, processing registrations, chasing late payments, organising…

Imagine this; all your classes are full, your members are happy, and your coaches are being kept busy. You’ve even had to set up a waiting list. So, what’s next?…

Let’s start with what is quite an obvious statement. Running a gymnastics club is difficult. Whether it’s managing the staff, the parents or the gymnasts themselves, you probably feel bombarded with queries…

How to make conditioning training fun for gymnasts To thrive in gymnastics, you need to be an athlete with many attributes. You need to be strong, flexible, agile, and coordinated…

A new survey reveals the 5 things activity providers need to know A survey of UK parents, undertaken by LoveAdmin and the Institute of Children’s Activity Providers (ICAP), has highlighted…

Sports grants – Everything you need to know Navigating the world of sports grants can be a bit of a headache. Especially as they tend to change all the time…

Highlights of 2023 – Our favourite feature releases of the year Katherine Whitehead Customer Support Specialist 2023 was a busy year for feature development at LoveAdmin. Here is a round-up…

The Humble SMS Are you looking for an instant, direct and accessible way to communicate with your customers/members? Introducing the humble SMS (text message to most of us!) – a…

Fundraising is an essential part of any non-profit organisation like charities, clubs, and schools. As you know, it can help to bridge the gap in finances to keep activities and…

Football

As you know securing football club sponsorship is key to generating funds for your club. Not only does it help you to reinvest in new kits and equipment, but it also helps to support your team and coaches….

With the new season quickly approaching and preparation in full swing, we asked the grassroots football community for their best pre-season advice, and this is what they had to say….

We’re excited to officially announce our partnership with Grassboots, an online pre-loved kit and equipment marketplace. They’re an organisation as passionate as we are about supporting and helping grassroots sports….

Sports club management is all about the business, whether you realise or not James BrookerStrategic Business Manager, LoveAdmin Change happens sooner than you think! Are you on the committee of…

6 tips to help keep club funds coming in throughout the year Want to make your club revenue more consistent throughout the year? Do you have quiet points in the…

Do you want to master your volunteer management? We recently hosted a football management webinar with guest speakers Chris Armond, Chair of Trustees, Berkhamsted Raiders CFC, and Kevin Miller, Head…

The season might be ending, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to pump the breaks – it’s quite the opposite. We know that the end of season doesn’t mean the…

A new survey reveals the 5 things activity providers need to know A survey of UK parents, undertaken by LoveAdmin and the Institute of Children’s Activity Providers (ICAP), has highlighted…

Sports grants – Everything you need to know Navigating the world of sports grants can be a bit of a headache. Especially as they tend to change all the time…

Dance

A new survey reveals the 5 things activity providers need to know A survey of UK parents, undertaken by LoveAdmin and the Institute of Children’s Activity Providers (ICAP), has highlighted…

Sports grants – Everything you need to know Navigating the world of sports grants can be a bit of a headache. Especially as they tend to change all the time…

Highlights of 2023 – Our favourite feature releases of the year Katherine Whitehead Customer Support Specialist 2023 was a busy year for feature development at LoveAdmin. Here is a round-up…

The Humble SMS Are you looking for an instant, direct and accessible way to communicate with your customers/members? Introducing the humble SMS (text message to most of us!) – a…

Fundraising is an essential part of any non-profit organisation like charities, clubs, and schools. As you know, it can help to bridge the gap in finances to keep activities and…

Are you looking for ways to make your holiday camps successful? More profitable and more enjoyable? Whether you’re a holiday camp beginner or have done hundreds before, there are always…

Increase your children’s activity bookings Running a children’s activity business can be an enjoyable and fulfilling experience, yet it also comes with its own set of challenges and frustrations. Attracting…

Dance shows are an exciting part of a dance company’s year, and advertising them to your local community is essential to maximise attendance and revenue. In today’s digital age, there…

If you’re involved with a club or children’s activity business chances are you deal with parents on a regular basis. Parental support in any extracurricular activity can be a really…

Swimming

A new survey reveals the 5 things activity providers need to know A survey of UK parents, undertaken by LoveAdmin and the Institute of Children’s Activity Providers (ICAP), has highlighted…

Sports grants – Everything you need to know Navigating the world of sports grants can be a bit of a headache. Especially as they tend to change all the time…

Swimdustry Conference 2024 For the second year in a row, we will be visiting the popular 2024 Swimdustry Conference, taking place on 4th February in the Pillo Hotel, Ashbourne, Co….

Highlights of 2023 – Our favourite feature releases of the year Katherine Whitehead Customer Support Specialist 2023 was a busy year for feature development at LoveAdmin. Here is a round-up…

The Humble SMS Are you looking for an instant, direct and accessible way to communicate with your customers/members? Introducing the humble SMS (text message to most of us!) – a…

Fundraising is an essential part of any non-profit organisation like charities, clubs, and schools. As you know, it can help to bridge the gap in finances to keep activities and…

Are you looking for ways to make your holiday camps successful? More profitable and more enjoyable? Whether you’re a holiday camp beginner or have done hundreds before, there are always…

Increase your children’s activity bookings Running a children’s activity business can be an enjoyable and fulfilling experience, yet it also comes with its own set of challenges and frustrations. Attracting…

If you’re involved with a club or children’s activity business chances are you deal with parents on a regular basis. Parental support in any extracurricular activity can be a really…

Sports Clubs

A new survey reveals the 5 things activity providers need to know A survey of UK parents, undertaken by LoveAdmin and the Institute of Children’s Activity Providers (ICAP), has highlighted…

Are you a sports or activity club looking to find new ways to secure funding? We recently hosted a webinar with Richard Sutcliffe, Director of Funding 4 Sport. From identifying…

A rebrand can do wonders for any business Chances are your brand has evolved since you started your business. Any change in your business plans can mean that your initial…

Anti–Bullying Week 2021 takes place this year on 15th–19th November Coordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA), this annual UK event aims to raise awareness of bullying of children and young…

Welcome to the second part of our Growth series In the first part, we explored franchising and what you need to consider if you decide that’s the right way for…

Welcome to the first part of our Growth series If you’re planning to grow your club or organisation, or have developed a programme of classes that you want to roll…

Business needs analysis Understanding and defining your business needs can help you achieve your organisation’s overall goals. And an effective way to identify those core needs is by carrying out…

Preparing your membership club for the future Although it might sound like a complex, almost impossible task. But by taking the time to recognise the areas of your club that…

Summer of Sport 2022 The ‘summer of sport’ has officially kicked off and is in full swing. We’re lucky this year to have a fantastic lineup of sporting spectacles happening…

Membership Management

Katherine Whitehead, Product Marketing Exec Did you know that SMS is the best way to keep your customers in the loop and engaged, as well as deliver urgent updates and…

What is the most effective way to stay in touch with community members? In these modern times, there are so many ways to stay in touch with community members. Below…

Six Admin Resolutions Katherine Whitehead Customer Support Specialist Let’s get back into creating some good habits and getting the most out of your administration time. Here are our six admin…

Generate extra income while providing great value to your members James Brooker Strategic Business Manager, LoveAdmin If you run children’s activity classes, it’s very easy to become overly price sensitive…

Want to ask your members or customers for feedback but don’t know where to start? Surveys can provide invaluable, controlled and measurable feedback on your club / organisation. If you…

Whether you’re a membership organisation or a sports club, you’ll likely have hundreds of people’s personal data in your care. Keeping your members’ data secure is a task that is…

Clubs or organisations are nothing without their members. You may be focusing your efforts on attracting new members, but membership renewals should be an equally important task on your agenda….

Attracting new members with free trials? Taster sessions and free trial periods can be a great way to entice potential new members or customers to your organisation. And although particularly…

Can discounts attract new members? It’s a question that gets asked a lot at clubs and membership organisations. Should you offer a discount to encourage new people to join? There…

Growth

Let’s start with what is quite an obvious statement. Running a gymnastics club is difficult. Whether it’s managing the staff, the parents or the gymnasts themselves, you probably feel bombarded with queries…

Do you ever think that what you’re doing is needlessly complicated? Has your organisation grown to a point where your current style of managing doesn’t seem to be keeping up?…

James Brooker Strategic Business Manager, LoveAdmin Getting your brand right is one of the most important jobs you can do. It’s the first look a potential customer has into who…

Behind the scenes at a successful community foundation Burnley FC in The Community are the award-winning, official charity of Burnley Football Club who use the power of the badge to…

What should you look for in community sports foundation software? When you’re responsible for supporting community programmes and engagement for your Foundation or Trust, it’s important that you are supported…

Generate extra income while providing great value to your members James Brooker Strategic Business Manager, LoveAdmin If you run children’s activity classes, it’s very easy to become overly price sensitive…

Is there such a thing as too much availability? James Brooker Strategic Business Manager, LoveAdmin Ensuring that there is availability on your timetable is crucial for your business, as it…

LoveAdmin is proud to announce our partnership with Katie Cannon from Gold Medal Business, an expert coach in growing organisations.  This exclusive partnership between LoveAdmin and Gold Medal Business will…

Grassroots football provides a range of benefits, from encouraging children to work at their best to developing their communication whilst having fun. It is a really good idea to get…