Waterloo studio filled weekday classes with UGC + weekly “drop” launches.
Boutique fitness studio — Waterloo, ON
Reformer Pilates + HIIT. Strong weekends, slow Tues/Wed. Channels: Instagram & TikTok. They wanted packed weekday classes and more first-timers using a promo code.
Pretty clips but no rhythm; followers didn’t know when to book.
Trial offer buried; no simple “first-timer” code or link.
Nothing special about midweek—people kept putting it off.
Posts had no weekly rhythm; algorithm couldn’t “learn.”
Trial/first-timer code wasn’t visible in Reels/Stories.
No Link-in-Bio hub; booking buried 3 taps deep.
Members posted, but studio didn’t reshare consistently.
Few before/after or coach intros; new people unsure.
Couldn’t see which posts drove bookings.
Weekly “drop” format: every Monday at 7pm, release Midweek Class Drops.
Link-in-Bio hub: class schedule, coach intros, “FIRSTCLASS” code; all links UTM-tagged.
Story Highlights: “Start Here,” “Coach intros,” “Results,” “This Week’s Drop.”
UGC wall: repost rule (tag us + location) and a monthly giveaway.
Reels: 1) class snippets with on-screen cues (“Beginner-friendly”), 2) coach tip of the day, 3) member mini-wins.
Price anchor: “First class $12 with code FIRSTCLASS.”
Social proof: short member quotes; before/after where appropriate.
Pins: top 3 posts pinned—trial, schedule, coach intro.
Turn views into bookings
DM quick replies: “Pick a time,” “Beginner tips,” “What to bring.”
Auto-reply after hours: sends booking link + code; morning follow-up.
TikTok → IG hand-off: repost best TikToks with captions that push to booking.
Weekly recap Story: open spots + countdown sticker.
Camera-shy members
Fix: Focus on coach-led demos and POV angles; offer opt-out bands for members.
No-shows on trials
Fix: Confirmation + 24h/2h reminders, clear “what to bring,” and an easy reschedule link.
Inconsistent visuals
Fix: Shot list (entry → warm-up → highlight move → end pose), consistent cover text, and brand colors.
Bookings: Link-in-Bio (UTM) to scheduling app; first-timer code tracked.
Reach/Engagement: Instagram/TikTok insights.
Redemptions: POS/coupon report exported monthly.
Average class occupancy +22%
IG reach +318%
147 first-timer code redemptions (month one)
Saves & shares spiked on coach tip Reels.
“Start Here” Highlight became top tap-through.
Midweek Drop posts filled Tues/Wed faster.