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  • Swim school marketing creative for the Get Them There campaign: a boy holding a cardboard surfboard drawn with a sun and a wave.
    Behavioural Economics | Cognitive Biases | Idetntity Salience

    Innovative Swim School Marketing Using Behavioral Science

    ByRay Smith July 12, 2026July 12, 2026

    A swim school campaign that goes at the enrolment problem from a different direction, using behavioural science rather than a louder safety message. This post explains how Get Them There works and how to put it to use on your own marketing.

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  • A fit woman doing a push-up, representing the 'push' strategy in push vs pull marketing for gyms.
    Behavioural Economics | Fitness Marketing | Fitness Sales

    The Battle for Attention: Push vs Pull Marketing in Fitness

    ByRay Smith October 24, 2025April 24, 2026

    Listen to the Podcast – Overview Read the Blog – Detail If you run a gym or swim school, you know all about “push” and “pull.” They are the foundation of a balanced workout. It turns out they are also the foundation of a balanced marketing strategy. This strategy is crucial for winning in the…

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  • Middle-aged man in gym gear pointing at a “FREE” sign, illustrating the Zero Price Effect in fitness marketing
    Behavioural Economics | Cognitive Biases | Fitness Marketing | Fitness Sales

    When “Free” Backfires: Using the Zero Price Effect in Fitness to Build Real Commitment

    ByRay Smith September 5, 2025April 24, 2026

    What the Zero Price Effect in fitness actually means The Zero Price Effect describes a cognitive shift that occurs when the price of something drops to zero. At that moment, people overemphasise the immediate upside of claiming the offer. They underweight the future costs that make action hard. In fitness, the upside is the nice…

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