Clients
What they think of us…
On Scots Auto Scene and Auto Scene UK
“We have worked with Scots Auto Scene for a number of years on behalf of several of our automotive aftermarket clients. We generally regard them as the top, dedicated title to reach distributor and garage decision makers across Scotland. The Scots Auto Scene team have always been receptive to our editorial ideas, resulting in excellent news and feature coverage for our clients. We have also been able to successfully combine that editorial, where needed, with well positioned advertising at flexible rates.”
Michelle Whitefoot, Managing Director, Whitefoot-Forward PR
“Exide Technologies is a global leader in stored energy solutions. The Exide Micro Hybrid battery range for AGM & Start Stop applications are fitted to millions of new vehicles each year. Exide provide the aftermarket product of tomorrow, today. Scots Auto Scene is the ideal publication to keep the Scottish automotive trade up to date with our advancements in battery technologies”
Craig Everett, UK Marketing Manager, Exide Technologies
“At Apollo Vredestein, prestige image, brand values and professionalism are vital. Our highly valued relationship and close co-operation with Scots Auto Scene gives us confidence that our values are always accurately represented to the trade.”
Stuart Jackson, Managing Director, Apollo Vredestein
On FACTS Magazine
“Volvo Trucks have been advertising in FACTS Magazine since the publication began and during that time we have found that their attention to detail and high standard of production have made the magazine an extremely good, value for money medium for promoting our brand, products and services throughout Scotland. Their friendly, professional sales team have always gone to great lengths to accommodate us.”
Nigel Hanwell, Press Officer, Volvo Truck (Great Britain & Ireland)
“FACTS Magazine has proved to be a valuable marketing tool for our organisation. The magazine is topical, interesting and provides a valid service to transport operators in Scotland. We have made contacts and enjoyed successes on the strength of advertising in FACTS Magazine.”
Martin Devine, Managing Director, Fueltek
On SCRUM Magazine
“Scottish Rugby has provided copy for The SCRUMsince its launch as a means of extending the reach of marketing messages to, and sharing best practice with, the club audience in Scotland. We have always been pleased with The SCRUM’s flexibility and willingness to provide additional editorial space in support of Scottish Rugby’s events and programmes.”
Zoe Paige, Community Marketing Manager, Scottish Rugby
Client testimonials
“Chicane have worked with Bell Johnstone Communications for a number of years, placing adverts and editorial for many of our clients in Scots Auto Scene and FACTS Magazine.
“We have found that on several occasion both the magazines have hit our clients’ target markets - generating sales leads and promoting their brands to the publication's readerships north of the border.
“Most recently, Auto Scene has also proved appropriate to target the UK’s wider aspects of the aftermarket, due to the initiative shown by Bell Johnstone in launching this ezine title. It’s demonstrated a real understanding of the market place and when some media titles are unfortunately disappearing due to the nature of these recent difficult times, Bell Johnstone’s team have bucked the trend and brought more into the aftermarket.
"All of us at Chicane continue to enjoy working with Bell Johnstone’s automotive team and find them professional, knowledgeable and indeed very friendly too.”
Gary BarakChairman & Co-owner, Chicane
Automotive Aftermarket
Person of the Year 2011