THE BUSINESS is the leading magazine for the business community in Scotland. Published four times a year in March, June, September and December, the magazine is distributed in The Sunday Times Scotland. Each quarterly edition focusses on the key issues facing business and the economy, with insight from leading commentators and the SCDI. Our editorial team and designers can bring your story to life and will assist you in delivering your communications objectives.
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IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE SCDI
We are pleased to be working with the SCDI, Scotland’s leading
Membership network of senior officials and leaders from across the private, public and third sectors. The SCDI engages with, and advocates sustainable, inclusive, economic growth solutions to government and key stakeholders throughout Scotland, Westminster and overseas. This relationship affords us privileged access to research and data from across government and industry.
In the next issue
LEGAL REVIEW 2022
The Quarterly Legal Review will lead the way in cutting-edge editorial commentary and incisive analysis into Scotland’s legal market and leading lawmakers.
SCOTLAND’S FINEST LUXURY GOODS
A seasonal showcase of Scotland’s finest luxury goods, fashion, jewellery, food and drink created for our style conscious and affluent readers.
COP26 LEGACY
The only true National voice for the Energy Industries in Scotland leading the conversation across energy transition, net zero, COP legacy and our place in the world.
DEALS & DEALMAKERS
Each quarter, Perry Gourley authors his quarterly analysis of activity covering private equity and other corporate activity including mergers and acquisitions, financing, and investment.
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Each quarter we provide the latest guidance and expert commentary on wealth management matters.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Showcasing the choice, diversity, and unique features of Scotland’s Finest Independent schools.
Regular Features.
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are becoming the accepted way to evaluate an organisations sustainability and environmental positions, approach to workforce issues and wider society. ESG will play an increasingly important role in our editorial approach.
SUSTAINABLE SCOTLAND AND ENERGY
Our Sustainable Scotland series will focus on topical issues, scrutinising their strengths and weaknesses and the impact of COP26. We will offer expert commentary on net- zero targets and how Scotland is responding to the challenges of rebuilding a sustainable, circular economy.
PEOPLE SEARCH AND SELECTION
An organisations biggest asset is its people, and with hybrid working now the norm, we will look at examples of best practise in recruitment, staff retention, workplace and HR management.
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
The latest commentary, in-depth guidance and insights designed to educate the high-net-worth Sunday Times Scotland readership on key financial and wealth management matters.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Our quarterly review of what’s new in the independent schools’ sector, open days and core values.
SCOTLAND’S FINEST
A seasonal showcase of Scotland’s finest luxury goods, fashion, jewellery, hotels, food and drink.
GOVERNMENT & POLICY
We can offer a unique government and policy platform which will provide expert commentary and insight into reserved and devolved areas, allowing business, government and the third sector to set the tone for debate. We will also focus on SCDI submissions to Parliamentary and Government consultations.
QUARTERLY ECONOMIC BRIEFING
We will take the temperature of the Scottish economy offering further comment and analysis on the SCDI’s ‘State of the Nation’ monthly report.
LEGAL & FINANCE
We will profile the best performers in the finance and legal sectors and how they are adapting to delivering services across business and finance in Scotland.
DEALS & DEALMAKERS
Our quarterly analysis of corporate activity covering mergers and acquisitions, financing, and investment activity.
Circulation & Readership
Circulation
The Business Magazine is distributed with 46,000 copies of The Sunday Times Scotland delivering Scotland’s most influential business and professional audiences.
Readership
Each issue is read by 100,000 + business leaders, influencers and businesspeople who read The Sunday Times Scotland. That’s higher than The Scotsman, Business Insider and Holyrood magazines combined.
Source: PAMCo IPSOS Iris 2022
Publishing schedule.
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SPRING 2023 |
Sunday, 26 March 2023 |
Monday, 6 March 2023 |
Legal News Deals & Dealmakers Luxury Goods Wealth Management Independent Schools Search & Selection HR & People Economic Briefing MBA's Quarterly Focus: South of Scotland Construction Exporting The Business of Gin Spring Breaks Weddings & Events |
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SUMMER 2023 |
Sunday, 18 June 2023 |
Monday, 29 May 2023 |
Legal News Deals & Dealmakers Luxury Goods Wealth Management Independent Schools Search & Selection HR & People Economic Briefing MBA's Quarterly Focus: Aberdeen Scotland's Larder Highland Show The Business of Whisky Transport |
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AUTUMN 2023 |
Sunday, 24 September 2023 |
Monday, 4 September 2023 |
Legal News Deals & Dealmakers Luxury Goods Wealth Management Independent Schools Search & Selection HR & People Economic Briefing MBA's Quarterly Focus: H&I Woman in Power CommProp Life Sciences Interiors, Kitchens & Bathrooms The Business of Rum |
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WINTER 2023 |
Sunday, 10 December 2023 |
Monday, 20 November 2023 |
Legal News Deals & Dealmakers Luxury Goods Wealth Management Independent Schools Search & Selection HR & People Economic Briefing MBA's Quarterly Focus: Dundee Annual Legal Review Xmas Luxury Guide Interiors, Kitchens & Bathrooms |
ADVERTISING RATES & PRODUCTION.
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Advertising & Advertorial |
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Run of Magazine |
Full Page Half Page Quarter Page |
£2250 £1200 £775 |
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Prime positions |
Outside Back Cover Inside Front Cover Inside Back Cover |
£2550 £2550 £2450 |
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Partner Package |
£2550 |
Full page editorial
Partner logo on P.2 |
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Section Sponsor Package |
£3995 |
Full page advertisement, branding strip on editorial pages within section, commentary column, 300 words, image, (in association with)0logo, contact details, partner logo on P.2 |
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Comment Column |
£1400 |
350 words, image, logo contact details |
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Production |
Size |
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Advertisement |
Double Page Spread |
Trim: W 466mm x H 290mm Type: W 488mm x H 272mm |
Bleed: 3mm all round |
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Full Page |
Trim: W 230mm x H 290mm Type: W 216mm x H 272mm |
Bleed: 3mm all round |
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Half Page |
Type: W 216mm x H 120mm |
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Quarter page |
Type: Landscape 216mm x 60mm or Portrait 112mm x 120mm |
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Max Advertorial Wordcounts |
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Double Page Spread |
1250 |
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Full Page |
650 |
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Half Page |
350 |
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Comment Column |
350 |
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