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The Pan-European Transport and Logistics Magazine

MEDIA GUIDE 2015

2015 MEDIA GUIDE

FACTS Magazine looks across the whole of the UK market, with a sharp eye on what is happening in Europe which might affect UK Fleet and Commercial Vehicle operations, in order to survey and report on the interesting and important events, developments and ideas which are driving our industry forward.Across the whole UK tableau of commercial vehicle and logistics operations we discuss and present new products, new technologies, new regulations, new roads and new ideas; to Fleet Managers and to anyone involved in commercial transport management up and down the country.Over many years of an exclusive focus on the UK transport and commercial vehicle market, FACTS has become one of the leading voices in the industry, covering every aspect of the business, including; what the government is up to, the DVSA and DfT and TfL, what the major manufacturers are doing and new products that are coming to market, what is going on in terms of the IT and software system side of the business, what is affecting the municipal fleets, and what is going on with new technologies, new fuels and new ways of reducing operational costs. We also cover all the major industry shows and exhibitions, and we bring our magazines along to many of them. Anything that is new and interesting we want to find out about it and then let everybody else know what it is and what we think about it.Anyone with a story to tell or a product to sell

should come and talk to us here at FACTS Magazine. In addition to the main themes and features in this guide we are always happy to work with our customers on special projects, creating unique features and inserts to tell their story. If a company wants to do something special to get their message across, we will work with them to make that happen. If you need to get your sales messages out to the right audience, FACTS is the right advertising vehicle for you. We will work with you to make sure your design is eye-catching, your headline is compelling, and your copy is convincing.By placing your business information with us you will be presenting your products and services to key decision-makers, who receive FACTS on a regular basis and read our industry features and articles to discover what’s new, what’s good and what’s happening in areas that are important to them. The industry needs to know what products and suppliers are out there that can make their life easier and help them to reduce their costs and improve their profitability. With up to the minute news and investigative features, laid out with great graphical design flair and an eye-catching palette, FACTS is designed to be interesting, attractive, readable, informative and of great value to operational and financial managers across the industry.

Jock Howson, [email protected]

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We will work with you to make sure your design is eye-catching, your headline is compelling, and your copy is convincing.

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ABOUT FACTS MAGAZINE

FACTS 95 - Johnston Sweepers

FACTS 95 - Dennis Eagle

FACTS 79 - Scarab Sweepers FACTS 95 - Knorr Bremse

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FACTS Magazine is designed to provide an insight into what is happening in the fleet and commercial transport industry. We cover a broad spectrum of subjects, with news and reviews from all sectors of the market. For our clients we align their business with our own quality and knowledge!Over our ten years in print we have built a strong reputation as the voice of the commercial transport sector in Scotland, however changing times call for the changing of ways and we are now expanding our reach and coverage to be cross-continental. We work very closely with the RHA and many other industry partners to expand our reach. FACTS covers all of the major legislation changes which effect commercial fleet operations and reviews all of the major trade exhibitions and any technological or operational developments as they emerge.

FACTS’ regular columnists provoke and engage! On top of our monthly features we present you the advertiser with high profile sponsorship opportunities for key postions such as Face FACTS and our industry profiles.In Alternative FACTS we discuss new technologies, alternative fuels and areas of automotive research and development which are already, or will soon be, having a serious impact on the way we move goods, materials, people and waste in the coming years.FACTS Magazine is here to serve the commercial and fleet operations arena. If you have something to say, or something you would like us to cover simply get in touch with me to make your voice heard!

Douglas PowellTitle [email protected]

WHY WORK WITH US?


Over our ten years in print

we have built a strong reputation

as the voice of the commercial transport sector

in Scotland.


FACTS 95 - Arocs

FACTS 93 - Johnston Sweepers

FACTS 90 - Collett Transport

FACTS 93 - Terberg

FACST 92 - OptareFACTS 95 - Dennis Eagle

“Scarab Sweepers has used FACTS Magazine to promote our range of machines for many years with great success. FACTS targets a very wide audience and our main marketplace in the public sector. FACTS also sources many leads from the private sector throughout the UK and is a great voice to the industry we operate in.“FACTS is without a doubt our main medium to get our message read and our brand noticed by many potential buyers and decision makers UK wide.The quality of the magazine is widely recognised in the industry as one of the best and we look forward to working with all the team at FACTS for many years to come.”

Steven KingIT and Communication ManagerScarab

“At C.P. Davidson & Sons Ltd we find FACTS Magazine to be the ideal portal to promote our commercial vehicle services. “Having advertised with them for many years now; we can safely attribute the continued growth and success of our municipal vehicle hire department in Scotland to this industry leading publication and look forward to working with them for the foreseeable future. “

Shaun TaylorSales ManagerCP Davidson

“The readership profile matches our target markets perfectly and we have developed an excellent working relationship with the Sales Team who are totally professional and a pleasure to do business with. We have advertised our own brand and supported our distributors with adverts helping them to gain new business.”

Carl Jackson Product Marketing DirectorECCO Group Europe

“Some excellent editorial features that help us to get our news across to right market - ECCO products very much focus on the CV market and FACTS is a professional platform that helps us to achieve our communication objectives. Great people to deal with too.”

Clive Cooper PR ConsultantECCO



CLIENT FEEDBACK

FACTS 88 - Case Construction Equipment

FACTS 93 - Goldhofer

FACTS 90 - DKV FACTS 89 - CV Show Preview

FACTS 89 - Scarab SweepersFACTS 90 - Multihog



“I have worked with Simon and the team at FACTS for some years now. We have worked with the team on pure advertising content, support advertising for projects and clients but also on more in-depth feature pieces that allow us to profile our business across all angles. The team at FACTS are professional at every level. We continue to be happy with the content produced.”

Richard WoodingsHead of Sales, UK & IrelandTerberg DTS

“Jaama have increased their presence in FACTS Magazine year on year for many years. The quality, value for money and circulation of the magazine is continually improving and has helped Jaama cement the position as market leader in Fleet Software provision.”

Ellie WhitenMarketing ManagerJaama

“Fueltek have used FACTS Magazine for many years. The quality of the publication has always been good which is why Fueltek were attracted in the first place. Each year the offering to us has improved, increased circulation, greater market penetration, while retaining quality output. FACTS has proved to be a source for many good enquiries.” Martin DevineManaging DirectorFueltek

“Thank you for the help and support of the FACTS team with the our feature focus’s in FACTS, the professionalism and reaction from all the staff was first class. As always, I have been very pleased with the finished article, showing both our businesses in a professional manner.”

Michael JohnsonSales and Marketing DirectorJost Great Britain Limited

“FACTS Magazine is an excellent trade title because it targets our audience in the UK market, as well as events and topics further afield. My contact always lets me know about relevant features and information and always publishes press releases we send over.The adverts are well positioned and the quality is excellent.”

Emily HardyMarketing ManagerBrigade Electronics

“I have always found FACTS Magazine to hit the right target audience. In addition, their staff are easy to deal with and have a great working knowledge of the industry as a whole. We have advertised with them for many years now and will continue to do so.” Phil BridgeSales & Service ManagerRed Forge Ltd

CLIENT FEEDBACK FACTS 89 - Cover image for MAN Trucks

2015 EDITORIAL FEATURES

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• CV Diagnostics• Spreaders and ploughs• Telematics • HGV Tractor Units & maintenance • Road maintenance• Sweepers• 10 ways to fleet safety• Road Suface Technology

FACTS 100

• 2015 CV Show preview• 100th edition special review• 10 ways to fleet efficiency• Euro 6 & the future• Road safety law• FPS Exhibition

FACTS 101

• Multi Modal 2015 show preview• Trailers and Heavy Haulage• Euro Freight and Logistics• World Innovators in Transport• Municipal Equipment• Building a workshop

FACTS 102

• Reverse Engineering safety systems• Chilled and Frozen Distribution• Fuel Management• Fleet management systems• Lubrication• Warehousing & Internal Logistics• Bus & Coach• CV diagnostics

FACTS 103

• CV Show review • Multi Modal review• Land, Sea or air• Driver Technology• Fleet Manager• Plantworx Exhibition• PAWRS Exhibtion

FACTS 104

• Driver Behaviour• Fleet Essentials• Tyre Management• Steering and alignment• Vehicle weighing• Engine & propulsion technology• Londonderry Garage show

FACTS 105

• RWM show preview• PAWRS show review• Plantworx show review• OCRS focus• Software and Systems• Diagnostics

FACTS 106

• Fuel Containment & Dispensing• Lifting & loading equipment• Finance & Insurance• Engines & drivetrain technology• Cold comfort show preview• Sweepers and RCV

FACTS 107

• Bus and Coach• What’s stopping you• Marking & branding• LCV focus• Heavy haulage focus• Commercial bodyshop• Commercial parts

FACTS 108

• Keeping your fleet moving• RWM focus review• Bus and coach live• Tippers & Trailers• Fluid Dispensing• Tyre Management

FACTS 109

• Be seen be safe• Ready for winter• Tyre safety • Fuel Efficiency• HGV focus• Emergency Services

FACTS 110

• Winter Equipment• Road Safety• Freight and EU haulage• Commercial Maintenance• Fleet support• LGV focus



FACTS 93 - Cover image for Scarab SweepersFACTS 92 - Cover image for TEXA



2015 ADVERTISEMENT RATES

Below are the advertising rates for the 2015 financial year. Please contact us regarding the advert size that suits your needs.

RATES

A4 Front Cover; Full Colour £2540

A4 Outside Back Cover, Full Colour £2240

A4 Inside Front or Back Cover, Full Colour £2135

Double Page Spread, Full Colour £2845

A4, Full Colour £1855

Half Page, Full Colour £1040

Quarter Page, Full Colour £645

Website Background £1000

Insert Rates on Application (All prices exclusive of VAT)

Copy Date: No later than ten working days prior to publication date.

Advertising Agency Commission 10%

FACTS covers everything from municipal fleets to heavy haulage, from vehicle

livery to snow-ploughs, from telematics to tyres, and from VOSA to SCRT.

FACTS 89 - MAN Trucks

FULL PAGE

210 x 297 + 3 mm bleed

BANNER PAGE

190 x 30 mm

1/2 PAGE LANDSCAPE

190 x 130 mm

1/2 PAGE PORTRAIT

92.5 x 258 mm

1/4 PAGE LANDSCAPE

190 x 50 mm

1/4 PAGE PORTRAIT

92.5 x 130 mm

Below are our most commonly used advert sizes. Please contact us if you require alternative options. All artwork must be supplied in high resolution (300dpi or above).

All artwork must be provided in either PDF or jpeg format. Colours cannot be guaranteed without a hard copy colour proof.

TO CONTACT OUR SALES TEAM PLEASE CALL: 0131 554 1129

www.factsmagazine.co.uk

www.belljohnstone.co.uk

For more information contact:

DOUGLAS POWELL

TITLE MANAGER

[email protected]

0131 554 1129

JOCK HOWSON

EDITOR

[email protected]

0131 553 9388

LAURA BRASH

SALES EXECUTIVE

[email protected]

0131 554 1129

LEANNE MCLEOD

PRODUCTION CONTROLLER

[email protected]

0131 554 1129

SIMON BYERS

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

simon@ belljohnstone.co.uk

0131 554 1129

NICK SENIOR

PRODUCTION

[email protected]

0131 553 9388

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