Testimonials
What Our Previous Exhibitors Have To Say.
“We found the Scotcampus Freshers’ Festival a really worthwhile event for the Relentless energy brand as it allowed us to speak directly to our consumers. We received fantastic support from the team at Scotcampus and we can only thank them for their support. The feedback we had over the two days was terrific and we hope to be involved again in some capacity in 2010.”
Paul Seenan, Regional Marketing Manager, Relentless (Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd)
“Urban Outfitters have supported the Scotcampus Freshers’ Festival since its first year and find it the best route to engage with local students and young people, generating fantastic results each year. Due to the success of the last few events our company has confirmed that we will attend the Freshers’ Festival for the foreseeable future as well as any new cities which are added to the bill.”
Fiona Dunn, Urban Outfitters Scotland
“We thoroughly enjoyed being part of ScotCampus Freshers’ Festival and thought that it was a valuable addition to our wider freshers’ tour. The event enabled us to speak to a large number of students in one place and worked well as a venue for our prize draw and data capture activities.”
Hazel McGuire, Marketing Manager, First in Glasgow
“The event was well organised and clearly hit the mark with Freshers.”
Denis Mone, Virgin Media
“I have worked quite closely with Scotcampus for some time now through advertising in the publication and last year having a stall at the Freshers’ Festival and believe that this helps us promote our venues and events directly to our target market; the students! The CPL team enjoyed working at the freshers festival last year and are keen to return especially given the fantastic new location.”
Jen Fisher, Marketing Manager, CPL Entertainment Group Ltd
“Young Scot found the Scotcampus Freshers’ Festival to be a really valuable tool to reach the student market and communicate with them about the services we have to offer. The response was above our expectations.”
Gregor Urquhart, Communications Director, Young Scot
“I work for STA Travel, global leaders in the student travel market, we attended the Scotcampus Freshers’ Festival this year and it was excellent, enjoyed by all, make sure you all come along next year!”
Sarah Gordon, Branch Manager, STA Travel
“The Freshers Festival was definitely beneficial for us and had a great atmosphere, it was very enjoyable! Many thanks for all of your help on the lead up and over both days.”
Lucy Clark, 5pm.co.uk
“This was the first year SAMH fundraising has been a part of the event. Our aim was to engage with the younger generation on issues on mental health and related problems. We were delighted with the response. Scotcampus proved to be a worthwhile networking tool for exhibitors as well.”
Caroline Miller, Fundraiser, SAMH
“Fantastic atmosphere, fantastic event, well done, we will be back next year! You have really succeeded in establishing a tremendous annual event.”
Branch Manager, Barclays Bank
“The Scotcampus Freshers’ Festival was undoubtedly the best of it’s kind in Scotland last year. We had many visitors to our stand with specific questions and many others who were finding out about our service for the first time. All in all, exactly the outcome we had hoped the event would produce. We are already looking forward to the festival.”
Andrew Watt, Scottish Government
“The Sub Club was pleased to work with Scotcampus for the first time this year and found the endeavor wholly worthwhile. We’ll be back!”
Mike Donald, Operations Manager, Sub Club
“Scotcampus was the perfect event for e&a clothing to attend, everyone there was fantastic and it was more fun than we could have hoped for! The attendance was superb and we can’t wait to take part again next year! Highly recommended.”
Owner, e&a Clothing
“As exhibitors to the Scotcampus Freshers’ Festival we were surprised at the number and quality of visitors to our stand. The Scotcampus team were very well organised and provided us with lots of information before and during the event. The event was good value for money, not to mention great fun, and we look forward to returning!”
Lisa Barrie, Marketing, Scottish Youth Hostels Association
“The Scotcampus Freshers’ Festival was a great event. We were able to speak to thousands of students over the two days making this an invaluable marketing tool for our units.”
Kevin Martin, Marketing Manager, MBINC Ltd
“TV Licensing’s student campaign has traditionally relied on Freshers fairs as a core part of our campaign and the Scotcampus Freshers’ Festival provided an excellent way for us to target Scottish students. 2007 went really well, and were happy to be involved again in 2008, especially with their new, more central city location.”
PHD on behalf of TV Licensing
“Samaritans have used the Freshers’ Festival again this year as a way to promote the listening service we provide enabling people to openly talk about their feelings when they feel in despair or suicidal in a safe and confidential environment. We also hope by advertising in this way that we may reach out to people who may need our help or potential volunteers.”
Janis Gracey, Vice Chair of Glasgow Samaritans
“Glasgow taxis believe the Scotcampus Freshers’ Festival helps awareness in the taxi trade.”
Stephen Flynn, Director, Glasgow Taxis
“The event was well organised, had a high footfall of students and was really fun to attend; it was definitely beneficial for our organisation as it was a great way to let people know of the work and travel opportunities we offer, thanks Scotcampus. We’ll definitely be attending next year”
Gail McGuigan, BUNAC
“Scotcampus helped us attract the biggest turnout to our Camp Director’s Fair for many years. Students had travelled from all over Scotland for the event, testimony to the extensive reach of Scotcampus to students across the country.”
Scott Torrence, CCUSA
“The event went really well for us, our stand was mobbed throughout both days and we got over 1000 sign up to our website which was amazing.”
Sharon Gibb, Internacionale Retail
“Our feedback has been that it was a fantastic and well run event and totally different from any other that we were at this year. Our team enjoyed it very much.”
Hannah Whittaker, Rough Hill Group
“Very pleased with the set up, facilitating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Excellent response from students and a worthwhile venture. Look forward to next year!”
Graeme Fleck, EMMA’s Awards
