Viewing your brand through the lens of customer experience
By
Courtney Malengo, APR
Oct 31, 2016
Powerful brands put customers and their experiences at the forefront, using that information to drive return on investment, products, services and amenities.
Launching a new community
By
Lori Alford
Nov 14, 2016
Opening a new senior living community can present many unique challenges, but in my 25-plus years of experience, I have found that two actions are crucial.
Crisis communication: Senior living sector’s challenges are in the early stage
By
Tim O'Brien
Sep 08, 2020
The pandemic has really sunk the industry’s reputation, and it’s going to take a lot to revive it. These PR strategies can be used to increase business and attract employees.
How sales enablement can speed up move-ins
By
Sharon Muniz
Feb 22, 2018
A proactive, always-evolving sales enablement process will go a long way in differentiating your community and services while helping you achieve your core business and care goals.
Senior living sales and marketing professionals reveal biggest challenges
By
Rick Whittington
May 14, 2018
A national survey provides insights into where senior care sales and marketing professionals should spend their time and energy.
How to communicate about coronavirus and quell fear
By
Courtney Malengo, APR
Mar 12, 2020
Your community is about to go on trial in the court of public opinion. Here are some tips to communicate before and after COVID-19 cases are detected, to ensure that you are positioned to weather the storm.
Getting real: How social media helped build trust, engagement at Arrow Senior Living
By
Amanda Tweten
Feb 08, 2021
It was Saturday morning, the day after we learned that senior living communities across the country were being asked to close their doors to nonessential visitors. Phones at the 26 communities we manage...
How a good story can bolster media outreach
By
Wendy D’Alessandro
Sep 17, 2018
Senior living residents, their families and team members are a treasure trove of authentic stories that showcase what it’s like to live and work in a community.
‘The Golden Bachelor’ could be a golden opportunity
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 23, 2023
Is “The Golden Bachelor” another example of stereotyping and ageism? Or is the show’s outreach and focus on older adults a reason to cheer?
How to appropriately and accurately define your primary market area
By
Lynne Moore
Apr 03, 2023
Q: How do I appropriately and accurately define my primary market area? A: In a market feasibility study, one of the first tasks will be to define the primary market area for a senior housing community....