In this episode of The Multifamily Mix, Barbara Savona of Sprout Marketing shares creative ideas for resident events to kick off January 2025, focusing on their dual purpose: resident retention and marketing opportunities. She introduces engaging event concepts like a soup tasting extravaganza, a grab-and-go soup bar, a virtual "Guess the Soup" restaurant challenge, and highlights unique activities like a polar bear plunge with warm drinks, a houseplant pop-up workshop, and a calligraphy and cocktails class. Barbara emphasizes the importance of refreshing multifamily professionals' motivation amidst industry challenges and hints at an exciting 2025 initiative to help reignite their spark. With detailed tips and Sprout resources, she encourages multifamily teams to plan events that connect residents, support outreach, and drive positive engagement.

In this episode of The Multifamily Mix, Barbara Savona dives into essential strategies for multifamily marketing, focusing on creative resident events designed to boost resident retention and end the year on a high note. Property managers and leasing teams will discover 12 actionable ideas, including a Winter Regency Gala, Bark and Biscuits for pet-friendly fun, Frosty Frenzy games, and grab-and-go treat stations. Barbara also shares insights on navigating challenging seasons and how these unique apartment community events can build connections, drive engagement, and foster loyalty among residents. Perfect for property management teams looking to enhance their event planning, this episode highlights valuable resources from Sprout Marketing to make your holiday programming seamless and impactful.

This blog, How to Maximize Resident Events: Making Every Moment Count , offers valuable insights for property managers aiming to boost apartment marketing and enhance resident appreciation through impactful resident events. By focusing on meaningful resident interactions, these events become more than gatherings—they’re key opportunities to create a vibrant community atmosphere, engage residents, and strengthen marketing efforts.

Highlights include setting up a "testimonial booth" for capturing resident feedback, featuring resident stories in newsletters, and capturing photos that show the event’s energy—all excellent tools for apartment marketing. Additionally, property managers can increase resident appreciation by sending personalized thank-you notes, recognizing resident helpers on social media, and displaying event memories on a community wall, creating a welcoming space for both current and potential residents.

To keep resident engagement high, the blog suggests strategies like “Throwback Thursday” posts on social media and creating a permanent highlight reel of events to attract new renters. Each suggestion provides a dual benefit of enhancing resident appreciation while supporting apartment marketing objectives. By planning each event with clear goals for content and connection, property managers can make every resident event a true investment in building community and brand loyalty.

The December edition of SproutMonthly: The Apartment Marketing Magazine is full of seasonal resident event and retention ideas. Snow globes, gingerbread, and so much more.

Looking to boost resident retention and keep your community engaged this November? Property managers, it’s time to step up your apartment marketing game with fresh, fun, and impactful resident events! From cozy gatherings to acts of kindness, we’ve got 12 creative ideas to show your residents just how much they’re appreciated. In this episode, we share easy-to-execute event ideas designed to strengthen your community, increase resident satisfaction, and make your property stand out. Don’t miss these actionable tips to elevate your resident retention strategy this season!

No need to start resident events from scratch - Barbara is giving you 12 resident event ideas that your residents will want to attend this fall! No matter what your budget is or what time constraints your team has, we have resident event ideas to fit your circumstances.

We’re sharing how to appeal to ALL five senses at your community with a fall office make-over. Just a few simple touches can really make an impact.

Check out our favorite fall events for apartment communities! Easy and affordable ways to make resident events at your community a breeze. Pumpkin events, coffee bars, book club, healthy breakfast ideas, chalk contests and more!

Fun event ideas for the new year! Level up your year with some fresh events for your residents. We have everything from Active Lifestyle ideas to Popcorn and Pie… something for everyone!

The November edition of SproutMonthly: The Apartment Marketing Magazine is full of cozy resident event and retention ideas. S’mores, Budget-Friendly Resident Appreciation Week, Charity Drives and so much more.

The October edition of SproutMonthly: The Apartment Marketing Magazine is full of golden fall resident event and retention ideas.

The September edition of SproutMonthly: The Apartment Marketing Magazine is full of fall resident event and retention ideas.

From Treasure Island parties to Back to School events, the August edition of SproutMonthly: The Apartment Marketing Magazine is full of resident event ideas.

The July and August edition of SproutMonthly: The Apartment Marketing Magazine is full of summery resident event ideas.

The May and June edition of SproutMonthly: The Apartment Marketing Magazine is full of resident event ideas you don’t want to miss!

The April edition of SproutMonthly: The Apartment Marketing Magazine is full of resident event ideas, plus, we’re sharing secrets from a luxury marketing specialist.

The March edition of SproutMonthly: The Apartment Marketing Magazine is full of SPRING apartment marketing ideas and resident event ideas. Plus, don’t miss special member guest and Resident Services Coordinator, Anna-Maria Dimitratos.

The February edition of SproutMonthly: The Apartment Marketing Magazine is full of lovely apartment marketing ideas and resident event ideas.

Check out these fun event ideas for the New Year! We are dedicated to providing fresh ideas for busy property managers. Events, Marketing Taglines and ways to show Appreciation - All included!

The December edition of SproutMonthly: The Apartment Marketing Magazine is full of creative winter apartment marketing and resident event ideas. Plus, take a peek at our Ultimate Gift Guide for Property Management.