1. Magazine Ideology (Ideas behind a magazine)
My magazine will not be aimed at a particular gender, as hip-hop is a genre of music,
which can be customized for both.
I have thought of a few names for my magazine, but I have not yet finalized my
choice yet. My magazine may be called ‘Hip Hop Hype’ straight away I have used the
power of 3, to create this masthead. I have incorporated the word hip-hop into the
masthead because of the genre of music and so new readers can identify the genre
straight away.Also it has the word hype which is a slang dialect, I have done this so it
will entice the younger generation as well.
The most iconic hip-hop magazines like Vibe, The Source, Hip Hop Connection, XXL
and Complex have inspired me immensely this is because they use very interesting
storylines and the layout of there articles are very presentable to all ages, from
thefront covers, contents pages and double page spreads.
The unique selling point for my magazine is that it is a unisex magazine and is for a
wide range group between the ages of 13 to 35 and above. It will be between the
prices of £1.50 to £2.50 and it might be a bit more for special additions.
My magazine will be an important product incirculation.This will be confirmed by
theamount of copies sold and determine what would happen if it were to go
worldwide.
I will add downloadable links so people can download music and exclusive interviews
and a QR code for readers on the go. The magazine will include interesting hip-hop
celebrity news and interviews, fashion sections for male and female readers and a
competitions/games section.
As my magazine is a new addition to the hip hop magazine industry it will be equally
spaced out with separate sections for each bit of interest.
Shanice.S