2. Front Cover
My front cover attracts the target audience in
many ways. Firstly, the name of the magazine is
‘Indie’. This instantly attracts people who class
themselves as ‘indie’ and these people are who I
am targeting my magazine towards. Another thing
that will attract my target audience is the image.
Her facial expression is unusual and represents the
individuality of the people who will read this
magazine. This will attract my target audience as
they will be drawn to the magazine because she is
pulling a weird face and is making direct eye
contact with them. The banner will also attract my
target audience because it tells them what’s going
to be inside the magazine. I am aiming my
magazine at people who enjoy listening to indie
rock bands and going to festivals/gigs. Therefore
telling them that there is going to be information
about these things inside the magazine will attract
them. Finally, the price of the magazine will attract
the audience because it is quite cheap for a
monthly magazine. This means that my target
audience, who are mostly students, will be able to
afford the magazine.
3. Contents Page
My contents page also has many things that will
attract my target audience. Firstly, the main
image is a girl holding an acoustic guitar. This
would attract my audience because they are
interested in acoustic and indie music. This will
encourage them to buy the magazine. Also the
clothing that the people are wearing in the
images portray an ‘indie’ look. This will attract
my target audience because they will be able to
relate to them and maybe get some ideas of
what to wear. The images are of both males and
females. This would attract my target audience
because I am aiming my magazine at both
genders so including both genders on my
contents page will be more suitable for males
and females. Another thing that will attract my
target audience is the bands that are mentioned
in the articles. All of the bands are indie rock
bands so this will attract my target audience
because they will be bands that they are
interested in and would like to know more
about.
4. Double Page Spread
My double page spread is based
on an indie rock artist. This will
attract my target audience
because they are interested in
indie rock music so they would
like to know the new up and
coming artists. In the image she
is also holding an acoustic
guitar. This will attract my
target audience because they
will associate the guitar with
the music they like. There is an
introduction before the article.
This will attract my target
audience because they will be
able to read about the article
before they choose whether to read it or not. Another way my double page spread attracts my
target audience is by including an interview. This means that the audience can read exactly
what the artist is saying instead of just an interpretation of what was said like in some free
flowing articles. Finally, the word ‘exclusive’ in the corner of the page suggests to the audience
no other magazine has this information. Thus attracting them to the magazine and
encouraging them to buy it.
