Social Media Partner Announced

Dunfermline Athletic are pleased to announce the club’s first ever social media partner ahead of the Ladbrokes 2017/2018 Championship season.

The club has partnered up with leading Scottish law and estate agency firm Thorntons’ which will see joint branding on all Facebook and Twitter posts, and an entry on the official club website.

The club’s social media channels have seen a positive boost since the Pars United takeover in 2013, with the club’s Twitter feed regularly reaching over 2.5 million views per month, and the Facebook page reaching 150,000 views per week.

Chairman, Ross McArthur said: “We are delighted to have Thorntons on board and backing the Football Club ahead of the new season. I believe this is a first in Scottish football for a club to have an official social media partner, it shows again, the forward thinking at our club for ways to increase commercial income, whilst providing a fresh and innovative way to promote a local business.”

Peter Ryder, Managing Director of Thorntons’ Estate Agency division, said: “Our partnership with Dunfermline Athletic is an exciting prospect and a first for the firm. We’re thrilled to be working alongside the club, and looking forward to the new Championship season. This reflects our continued growth in the Fife area, and the increase in our community relationships.”
 
Thorntons has 10 offices across Scotland and is one of the largest full service legal and estate agency firms in the country. It was awarded the title of Scotland’s Best Employer in September 2016 and is one of the top 100 firms in the UK as listed by The Lawyer. 
 
For more information on Thornton’s Property visit their website – www.thorntons-property.co.uk.