The Newest Board Member at Weight Watchers
Taking the number one news worthy spot for the fitness and health club industry is Oprah Winfrey! Pamela Kufahl from Club Industry, wrote in a recent article that Oprah Winfrey has not only become the latest member at Weight Watchers, but she has become a 10% owner, and board member of the company! Here are some quick points:
- Oprah is reported to have invested about $43.2 million into the company for the 10% ownership.
- Stock Price for Weight Watchers jumped from $6.79 to $14.08 per share following the announcement!
Continued Innovation at 24 Hour Fitness
According to a recent article by Emily Harbourne of Club Solutions Magazine, with the launch of Les Mills GRIT and U-Jam earlier this year, Lashaun Dale sought to improve both high intensity interval and dance offerings through the 24 hour fitness group x programs. The effort continues with the planned launch of several other new group x programs. Here are some quick points:
- Lashaun Dale has taken on the role of vice president for content and programing at 24 hour fitness
- New classes include: HIGHX, SandBells, POP Pilates, and Treat While You Train.
- New programs begin mid November and continue through 2016.
IHRSA Announces Keynote Speakers & Agenda
This will be the first time that IHRSA has held their annual convention and trade show in beautiful Orlando Florida! In addition, IHRSA will be featuring over 35 New Speakers, myself being one of them! Here are some key points:
- IHRSA's 35th annual international convention & trade show will be taking place March 21-24th, 2016 in Orlando Florida.
- Speaking Monday March 21 will be Jay Baer, author of New York Times Best Seller "Youtility: rethink marketing to..."
- Speaking Tuesday March 22 will be Greg Mckeown, author of New York Times and Wall Street Journal best seller: "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less"
- Finally, I will be speaking on Wednesday March 23 at 11:00am on "Strategic Culture: 3 Keys to Creating a High Performance Culture"