1. WHAT KIND OF MEDIA
INSTITUTION MIGHT
DISTRIBUTEYOUR
PRODUCT?
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2. Media Institution
• My music magazine will be published by IPC Media.They claim to be the UK's
leading consumer magazine and digital publisher. IPC Media already publish
successful publications such as NME, Marie Claire andTV & Satellite so will be well
known to my target audience.This also gives off a good impression to the
audience as it shows that my music magazine will also be successful like these
other publications.
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3. Media Institution
• IPC Media publishes NME and Uncut magazine which are sister publications. My
music magazine would stand aside from these existing media publications
because it is primarily aimed at a female target audience.
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4. Price
• My magazine will be priced at £2.20.This is competitive with rival magazines such
as Q which is priced at £3.90 and NME which is priced at £2.40. As my magazine is
priced cheaper than the other two hopefully this will encourage the audience to
purchase my music magazine.
£2.20 £2.40 £3.90
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5. Distribution:Website
• My music magazine will be distributed as a print version and on the internet. My
music magazine will have a website with past articles on there and other
frequently updated news.There will also be a chance for the audience to purchase
the digital copy of the magazine to have on there phone/tablet to read easily
where ever and whenever. I have included the URL address for my magazines
website on the front cover, contents page and double page spread to remind the
audience about the website.
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6. Distribution: Social Media
• Using a social network allows my audience to favourite/like, retweet/share or comment on
tweets and posts the editor of the magazine may write. It also allows them to discuss
current matters that the magazine may address with other readers. Hashtags could also
be used to create a discussion so on features that can provoke opinions, a hashtag will be
given on the page of that feature for the audience to go away and talk about onTwitter.
• Using social media allows my magazine to instantly contact my audience as they will be
able to access theirTwitter or Facebook account on their phones whenever and wherever
they are.
Logos of the
social media sites
are recognisable
to the audience
so are used to
attract their
attention
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7. Distribution: Merchandise
• I will offer a range of merchandise to my audience so they feel part of the brand
when wearing/using it but it also creates free advertising for my magazine.
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8. Distribution: Festival
• My magazine will have it’s own stage at a festival such as Leeds and Reading as
the genre at this festival is similar to the one in my magazine. Bands that are
featured in the magazine will play and the ‘Sound’ logo will be advertised.
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9. Distribution: App
• I will offer an application to my audience which will be available in the Apple App
Store and also on other android devises. Having an app will allow my audience to
access my magazine wherever and whenever they are, keeping them in constant
contact with the magazine.