8. Competition will
be a threat.
Though it is not a
large threat…
…It is a threat
all the same.
9. BBC Music
Magazine is just
one example.
They are big showers
of “Classical” music…
…Yet the lack of
popularity may save us.
10. Kerrang! focuses
on “Rock” music.
That, added to the popularity of
Rock and that Kerrang! allows
for digital subscriptions…
…Means that this magazine
will be a large threat.
11. Country Music will
also be a large threat.
This magazine has lots
of enjoyable aspects…
…And its size will
make it hard for a new
magazine to rise up.
13. Country Folks is a
magazine in the
“Country” music genre.
However, there shall also be “Film”
features such as music reviews…
…And “Lifestyle”
features such as
artist reviews.
14. There must
be a certain
length to this.
There must be an even
number of pages…
…And 26-32 will
suffice.
15. There is also the
problem of frequency.
The time periods
must not be too long
or short…
…So a week will do.
18. With target
audience, there is
much to consider.
Middle-aged adults
are a good audience…
…And the magazine must
appeal to all genders and
ethnicities.
20. But ultimately, it is the
Country music fans that are
the biggest target audience.
Said people may also be
emotionally stable,
hardworking, and outgoing…
…Or feel “Nostalgia” from
the music.
21. A “Secondary
Audience” isn’t the
main priority, but must
be considered.
Secondary audiences have similar
traits to the target audience, but
differ as well…
…So broader
assumptions
can be made.
22. The target audience may
look something like this…
…And the secondary audience
may look something like this.
24. One feature to include in the
magazine is a “Masthead”.
This will show off the
magazine’s title…
…And it must be
expressive
enough to do so.
25. A slogan will help too. In this case, the slogan will be:
A cover image is vital too.
I must find a simple
yet effective balance.
26. The “Z” reading shape
is traditional and
effective…
…So I may stick
with it.
Cover lines will show
what is inside…
…And inform
the readers of
what’s to come.
27. As well as the very
important legal
details…
…There is also a need
for a colour scheme.
I must stick with
the “Country”
theme…
…So I may use
something
like this.
30. Obviously, I will
need a title.
A particular font
must be used…
…And the size of the
text must be just right.
31. A “Stand First” will
introduce the
interview…
…And clear things
up for the reader.
Additionally, a “Drop Cap”… …Will make the interview
stand out more.
32. The text will need to
stand out, so different
colours will work.
A pull quote is needed
for knowing if you are
interested or not.
And for the colour scheme,
I need to stay on theme…
…So I will choose something like
this:
33. I need to have a photo
of the interviewed
person.
Said photo will just
be of the head and
upper body…
…As this will be engaging
to the readers.
34. Other important details to
feature include:
Copyright info,
website links, page
numbers, bylines…
…Features and reviews
of country music…
…Et cetera.
36. The name of the magazine
is simple yet effective in its
own way.
However, I will need a font. However, I will be able
to use all of them in
various areas…
41. This is a big task, and
I can’t do it alone.
I won’t just need people for this task…
…But equipment too.
42. There must be
the best
pictures of
people.
I will need cameras,
printers and ink…
…Computers,
screens and mice.
43. Photoshop will help us
edit and alter images…
PowerPoint and Word will
help give instructions…
…And OneDrive and Zoom
will help us perform
meetings and discuss ideas.
44. Of course, people are
necessary here too.
There are two
needed types:
Specialists…
…And generalists.
45. “Editors-in-chief” are
in charge, and
manage the system.
“Graphic designers” create
pictures, and edit photos.
“Writers” create text, and
fix errors in other text.
46. We must also touch
on post-production.
There are jobs which
cover this section…
…And every single one
of these jobs is vital.
48. “Country Folks” is a local
magazine.
This limits
potential range…
…However, this may
actually be advantageous.
49. Social media is a cheap
method of doing things,
which makes it worthwhile.
Compared
to TV
advertising,
newspaper
advertising
is much
more cost-
effective… …And radio
advertising will be the
best method of all.
50. Distribution may be more
of a challenge, however…
…So I will try to get the
magazine sold in local shops…
…As well as “Country”
music venues.
