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Stay organized with smarter SMS conversations Managing customer conversations just got easier! Unread SMS conversations are now marked with a green dot, making it simple to see which messages still need a response. You can also assign conversations to specific team members with a right-click, … Continue reading “What’s New in DailyStory: July 2026 highlights”

Turn social media posts into clickable email content Bring your social media content directly into your emails with the new Social Card widget! Simply paste a URL from Instagram, Facebook, X, or any page with Open Graph tags, and DailyStory automatically creates a clickable preview … Continue reading “What’s New in DailyStory – June 2026 highlights”

Update Automations Without Starting Over Managing automations just got easier. You can now update or replace the start trigger in an automation without rebuilding the entire workflow. Whether you’re refining campaigns, changing entry conditions, or optimizing customer journeys, this update gives you more flexibility and … Continue reading “What’s New in DailyStory – May 2026 highlights”

Running a sports league today takes more than scheduling games and collecting registrations. Whether you manage a youth pickleball league, adult rec league, travel sports organization, or regional tournament circuit, your growth depends heavily on how well you market to players, families, sponsors, and fans. … Continue reading “Common marketing mistakes sports leagues make (and how to fix them)”

Stay Organized with Segment Folders Keeping your audience segments organized just got easier! With Segment Folders in DailyStory, you can group related segments, cut down on clutter, and find what you need faster, so you can spend less time digging and more time driving results. … Continue reading “What’s New in DailyStory – April 2026 highlights”

If you’re currently relying on Mindbody’s built-in marketing suite, you’ve probably hit its limitations: restricted automation logic, limited segmentation, and a lack of true multi-channel orchestration.  The good news: You don’t need to stack additional tools or compromise your strategy. You can replace Mindbody marketing … Continue reading “How to use DailyStory to replace Mindbody’s marketing tools”

Inbox fatigue is real. Your audience is flooded with promotions, newsletters, and notifications every single day, and most of them look and feel the same. Static emails that simply “announce” something are losing their edge. That’s where experiential email marketing comes in. Instead of sending … Continue reading “The rise of experiential email marketing: Turning messages into moments”

Every sports league has stories worth telling. The comeback win that nobody expected. The rookie who surprises everyone. The longtime player who keeps showing up year after year because the league feels like home. Even the small moments (post-game laughs, friendly rivalries, and personal milestones) … Continue reading “The role of storytelling in sports league marketing”

If you use Mindbody to manage appointments, memberships, and payments, you’re not alone. For fitness studios, salons, spas, and wellness businesses, it’s often the operational backbone of the business. But when it comes to marketing, many businesses quickly discover the reality of Mindbody marketing limitations. … Continue reading “Mindbody marketing limitations: Choosing multi-channel marketing over a walled garden”

Email has been declared “dead” more times than anyone can count. And yet, for B2B companies, it quietly keeps doing the work, starting conversations, nurturing leads, and staying top-of-mind long after a first website visit. The difference between email that works and email that gets … Continue reading “Email marketing for B2B companies: Generating leads and building real relationships”

Pickleball tournaments aren’t struggling because people don’t love the game. They struggle when players don’t hear about them early enough or don’t feel emotionally invested enough to commit a weekend. That’s where smart content comes in. Effective pickleball tournament marketing isn’t about blasting the same … Continue reading “Content ideas for promoting pickleball tournaments”

Now Live: Claude Integration for HelpGuides.io Our commitment to HelpGuides.io is stronger than ever. We’re continuously upgrading the platform to ensure AI agents can easily discover, read, and cite your content via Agent Engine Optimization (AEO). With our new Claude integration, you can build and … Continue reading “What’s New in DailyStory – March 2026 highlights”

If you’re running a fitness studio, salon, spa, or wellness brand, automation is no longer optional. Customers expect timely, relevant communication at every stage of their journey, from first inquiry to loyal regular. Mindbody does a solid job handling scheduling, payments, and basic messaging. But … Continue reading “How to automate customer journeys beyond what Mindbody offers”

Email marketing has been declared “dead” more times than anyone can count, yet it continues to outperform many newer channels when it comes to ROI, reach, and ownership. The difference now is how email marketing works is changing faster than ever. New technologies, shifting consumer … Continue reading “The future of email marketing: Predictions for the next 5 years”

Pickleball is no longer just a recreational pastime. It’s one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, with new clubs, leagues, tournaments, and facilities popping up everywhere. That growth is exciting, but it also means one thing: competition for attention is increasing fast. If you … Continue reading “Pickleball branding: How to build a strong identity for your organization”

Mindbody is a powerful platform for studios, gyms, salons, and wellness businesses. It handles scheduling, payments, memberships, and client management in one place, which is exactly why so many businesses rely on it every day. But when it comes to marketing, Mindbody users often run … Continue reading “Common marketing mistakes made by Mindbody users”

Sneak Peek: The DailyStory Loyalty Points Store We’re excited to announce the preview of a new feature we’ve been working on in partnership with one of our integration partners, the DailyStory Loyalty Points Store. Available to DailyStory enterprise customers, the loyalty store provides a pre-built, … Continue reading “What’s New in DailyStory – February 2026 highlights”

Smartphones are so deeply embedded in everyday life that it’s hard to remember a time before them. From checking email and navigating traffic to shopping, streaming, and communicating instantly, smartphones have reshaped how people live, work, and connect. But smartphones didn’t appear overnight. The smartphone … Continue reading “Smartphone history: When were smartphones invented and how have they changed?”

Pickleball clubs and recreational leagues are growing fast and so are expectations from players. Members want timely updates, clear communication, and a sense of connection to the community. At the same time, club organizers are juggling court schedules, registrations, events, memberships, and day-to-day operations. That’s … Continue reading “Marketing automation tips for pickleball clubs and recreational leagues”

If you use Mindbody to manage scheduling, memberships, and payments, you’ve likely been encouraged to “unlock” better marketing performance through paid add-ons. Email campaigns. Automated follow-ups. Text messaging. Enhanced reporting. On the surface, these upgrades promise growth. But for many businesses, Mindbody’s marketing add-ons quickly … Continue reading “How to improve marketing performance without upgrading to Mindbody’s add-ons”

Franchise organizations have a unique marketing challenge: You’re not just promoting a product or service. You’re promoting a brand experience that must stay consistent across many locations, owners, and markets. You’re managing national marketing campaigns, supporting local franchisees, and ensuring everyone has the tools and … Continue reading “How to evaluate your franchise marketing data: Metrics that matter”

A Faster Way to Find What You Need in DailyStory Global Search is your new shortcut to everything inside DailyStory. With a single click or keyboard shortcut, you can instantly find emails, SMS messages, automations, segments, contacts, and even help documentation without digging through menus! … Continue reading “What’s New in DailyStory – January 2026 highlights”

Pickleball participation continues to explode across the U.S., but many clubs still struggle with one critical challenge: getting players from interested to officially registered. If your courts are busy but your registration numbers don’t reflect that interest, the issue often isn’t demand. It’s friction. Confusing … Continue reading “How to increase player registration for your pickleball club”

Businesses in the fitness, wellness, and service-based industries often start with Mindbody because it’s a familiar, all-in-one platform. Scheduling, payments, and client management are tightly integrated, and the built-in marketing suite promises convenience. But as businesses grow, many begin to notice cracks, especially in their … Continue reading “Why businesses switch from the Mindbody Marketing Suite”

Valentine’s Day is not only about love and romance—it’s also a prime opportunity for businesses to connect with their customers and drive sales. Whether you’re in retail, hospitality, or e-commerce, crafting engaging Valentine’s Day emails can help you capture hearts and boost revenue. In this … Continue reading “Valentine’s Day emails: Capturing hearts and driving sales”

The holiday season is one of the busiest (and most competitive) times of the year for marketers. Brands send more emails. Customers receive more offers. Inboxes fill up faster than ever. Because of this, measuring performance becomes even more critical. If you can’t track what’s … Continue reading “How to measure the success of a holiday email campaign”

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S., and with that growth comes both opportunity and competition. Whether you run a recreational league, competitive club, or community program, you’re likely seeing more players, more interest, and (depending on your area) more organizations competing … Continue reading “Pickleball marketing strategies to grow your league fast”

Email marketing continues to evolve faster than many businesses expect. What worked even a year ago (batch-and-blast campaigns, basic personalization, static templates) is quickly losing effectiveness as inboxes become more crowded and consumer expectations rise. In 2026, email marketing is less about sending more messages … Continue reading “Email marketing trends to watch in 2026”

Sports leagues (whether youth, amateur, recreational, or semi-pro) face a unique mix of challenges and opportunities. You serve a community, drive participation, coordinate schedules, manage volunteers, and keep players informed while maintaining strong relationships with families, coaches, sponsors, and fans. But running a successful league … Continue reading “Sports league marketing: Strategies to grow registration, engagement, and revenue”

Real estate professionals can no longer rely solely on open houses, yard signs, or third-party listing sites to attract and retain clients. With today’s buyers and sellers doing the bulk of their research online, email marketing is one of the most powerful channels available for … Continue reading “Email marketing for real estate professionals: Building relationships and closing deals”

In the world of SaaS (software as a service), customer relationships are everything. Whether you’re helping users discover your product, guiding them through onboarding, or encouraging renewals, email remains one of the most powerful tools in your marketing toolbox. Effective email marketing for SaaS goes … Continue reading “Email marketing for SaaS companies: Best practices and strategies”

Email marketing remains one of the most effective ways to reach your audience, but sending the same message to every subscriber is no longer enough. Your audience has diverse interests, behaviors, and needs, and a one-size-fits-all approach can lead to low engagement, unsubscribes, or missed … Continue reading “The importance of email list segmentation”

Building strong relationships with your fitness clients is just as important as helping them build strength in the gym. Whether you run a boutique studio, a yoga center, or a large fitness franchise, email marketing remains one of the most powerful and cost-effective ways to … Continue reading “A complete guide to email marketing for fitness centers”