2. EXISTING ROCK MUSIC MAGAZINES
TEAM ROCK
METAL HAMMER- They focus only on heavy metal bands. They
call themselves the metal bible. They publish breaking news, in
depth reviews of band tours and new songs. They publish
exclusive interviews. Promote radios videos and all things heavy
metal.
PROG ROCK MAGAZINE- Focuses on old rock music,
showing come backs of rock bands as well as following rock bands
once forgotten. They show long time bands finally coming to a
finish.
3. EXISTING POP MAGAZINES
Classic Pop Magazines- Classic Pop is the new bi-monthly
magazine that finally gives pop music the recognition it deserves.
After decades of rock magazines wallowing in the 60s and 70s,
Classic Pop truly celebrates the explosion of creativity and
diversity that shook up music in the late 70s, defined the sound of
the 80s, and continues to influence today. Whether it’s New Wave,
synth-pop, indie, ska or the New Romantics, Classic Pop gives the
artists and music in-depth coverage in a glossy, high-quality
magazine.
4. DEVELOPMENT HELL
Development Hell currently publish the market leading
international dance and music magazine, Mixmag, which is also
on many different social media sites such as having an Ipad
and a twitter account. They also have Dontstayin.com, which is
the worlds biggest clubbing social network.
They are consultants for some of britians biggest publishers
and produce tour brochures for some of the biggest artists in
the world.
However development hell do not have their own website to
gather information from, which could be a negative aspect for
them being so involved in the media world.
5. BAUER
Bauer Media joined the Bauer Media Group in January 2008
following acquisition of Emap plc’s consumer and specialist
magazines, radio, TV, online and digital businesses.
Bauer Media is a multi-platform UK-based media Group
consisting of many companies collected around two main
divisions – Magazines and Radio - widely recognised and
rewarded as being industry innovators.
Bauer Media was founded in 1953. In 1994 the company bought
him magazine which is now the businesses best selling
international multi-platform brand.
They cover a wide range of audiences through different
magazines such as Grazia for fashion lovers, to 4 music for
music lovers and
car magazines for those who enjoy cars.
8. TIME INCORPARATED UK
WE ENGAGE WITH ALMOST HALF OF ALL UK ADULTS IN PRINT AND OUR
AWARD WINNING WEBSITES REACH OVER 28 MILLION GLOBAL USERS EVERY
MONTH.
IPC Media restructured around three key audience groups: men,
mass-market women and up-market women.
IPC launches two new monthly magazines, Style at Home and
goodtoknow Recipes.
IPC Connect launches a major new brand Feelgood games
targeting mass market mums with the very best games and
rewarding them with real gifts.
New CEO Marcus Rich announces a company restructure that
removes the business divisions of Connect, Inspire and
Southbank, uniting the business as ‘one IPC'.
IPC Media was renamed to become Time Inc. (UK) Ltd.
9. TIME INCORPARATED BRANDS
Over 60 iconic media brands that captivate and
inspire millions of people every day across print,
online, mobile, tablets and experiences.
