The SCRUM's first issue came out in August 2007 and we have gone from strength to strength since. Here are just a few of the testimonials our advertisers and readers have sent us;
Advertisers -
"Scottish Rugby has provided copy for SCRUM magazine since 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 Scrum magazine’s flexibility and willingness to provide additional editorial space in support of Scottish Rugby’s events and programmes."
Zoe Paige, Community Marketing Manager for Scottish Rugby
"Radio Borders teamed up with SCRUM magazine for the first time last season, 2008/9 and from our point of view it has been a very worthwhile and positive exercise. The quality of the publication is top class and as a result mirrors our own high standards of broadcast rugby commentary and analysis. We gave them a brief to produce an advert for the magazine and three excellent alternatives were produced. The advert we chose has helped strengthen our brand across Scotland and beyond in the ranks of rugby fans who read the magazine. As for the team at Bell Johnstone, every one I’ve dealt with are professional and a pleasure to work with."
Bobby Taylor, Radio Borders
"We have now been involved with advertising with in SCRUM magazine on several occasions and although it is hard to quantify we feel it has shown a positive impact on our business. They have been professional to deal with and have always fulfilled any promises given."
Adam Clark, First XV - rugbystuff.com
"Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools have regularly advertised in The SCRUM magazine. We find it provides excellent value for money and is a highly effective way to reach our market. The Scrum is a quality magazine full of useful and attractive features and the team are professional, easy to work with."
Alison Herbert, Marketing Manager at ESMS
""Through SCRUM magazine we have successfully raised the profile of our new BASE Rugby initiative to a distinct target audience throughout Scotland and further afield. The support we have received from the SCRUM team has been invaluable.""
Clare Nairn, Head of Student Services at Borders College
Readers -
"The SCRUM is s a splendid publication, which deserves full support from the rugby and business communities. The production values are tip-top too and it's a very fine magazine which definitely addresses a gap in the existing market."
Sandy Strang, journalist and after dinner speaker
"With the international and professional game hogging so many column inches and air time minutes, The SCRUM has become a breath of relevance for club rugby. We are all pulling together for the good of the game and the SCRUM is a welcome showcase for clubs’ efforts, regardless of their profile."
Dave Pacione, Dundee HSFP Webmaster
"I really enjoy reading The SCRUM Magazine each month as it keeps me up to date with all the local news in Scottish club rugby. It is easy to read and has some great features which bring the whole rugby community together from schools and amateur club rugby to professional club and international rugby."
Richard Matthews, Stewart’s Melville RFC second XV player
"The SCRUM reflects the face of modern Scottish rugby. It presents grass roots rugby to the people it really matters to. The coverage of the women's game in Scotland is second to none, raising the profile and celebrating the growing success of the Sunday game."
Roz Galloway, Morgan Women’s Rugby
"The SCRUM provides a broad spectrum of what's happening in Scottish Rugby from the Pro scene to the grassroots. Many club and area events are featured recognizing their contribution to the Scottish game. The articles and colourful action shots make Scrum magazine an enjoyable and informative publication."
Chris Reekie, St Andrews University and Scottish Universities Coach
"What I really like about The SCRUM is that it celebrates the weekly endeavours of rugby clubs and school teams throughout Scotland. It is read in dressing rooms and staffrooms because it is wide-ranging in its coverage, well-informed in its commentary and passionate in every aspect of its style."
Mike Elder, Gordonians RFC Member and Photographer