Kerrang! is a UK-based magazine devoted to rock music that was first published in 1981. It was originally owned by United Newspapers and later sold to EMAP in 1911. EMAP then expanded Kerrang! into other areas of media like an annual awards show since 1983, a digital radio station in 2000, and a regional radio station in Birmingham in 2004. EMAP also launched Kerrang! TV in 2001 and an annual rock music tour. Currently, Kerrang! magazine and its other properties are owned by Bauer Media Group.

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Conglomerate
Bauer Media: Kerrang!
Kerrang! is a UK-based magazine devoted to rock music published by Bauer Media Group. The magazine was first published on the 6th June 1981 as a one off to the supplements in the sounds magazine. The name of the magazine ‘Kerrang!’ originated from the sound made when playing a power chord on a distorted electric guitar. In the 2000’s Kerrang! Became the bestselling British Music newspaper. Launched as a monthly magazine, Kerrang! Began to appear on a fortnightly basis later, and in 1987 it went weekly. The magazine was originally own by United Newspapers it was then sold to EMAP in 1911.
Kerrang! Eventually ventured into other areas of media:
 Kerrang! Awards
From 1983 Kerrang! Has held an annual awards ceremony to celebrate the most successful bands in the interests of their readers.
 Kerrang! Radio
In 2000 EMAP launched Kerrang! As a digital radio station throughout the United Kingdom. This was principally a 'jukebox' station, playing a back-to-back sequence of rock and alternative music. On 10 June 2004, Kerrang! 105.2 were launched as a regional radio station in Birmingham.
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 Kerrang! Tv
In 2001 EMAP launched Kerrang! TV. As with the radio station, the television channel covers the more mainstream side of the rock music as well as classic rock bands like Aerosmith and AC/DC, and classic heavy metal bands such as Guns N' Roses and Metallica. Kerrang TV is now a joint venture between Bauer Media Group and Channel 4.
 Kerrang! Tour
Kerrang! Hold a tour of rock music concerts around the United Kingdom, yearly. The tour has featured bands such as Bullet for My Valentine, Good Charlotte, Sum 41, and Coheed.
 The Official Kerrang! Rock Chart
In March 2012, Kerrang announced a new rock chart for the UK which is based upon airplay across Kerrang Radio, Kerrang TV and sales figures from the Official Charts Company. Charts are announced on Saturday mornings and feature twenty tracks. The latest chart can be viewed on Kerrang! every Saturday at midday.

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Corporations
 A media corporation will work without the constraints of a conglomerate.
 They will have no direct links to other companies
 They will specialise in one particular area and might rely on other companies to assist them with distribution.
Benefits
 They don’t have to give out a lot of money
 More creative freedom
 More risks can be taken
Disadvantages
 no money backing from a big company
 No safety net from big companies
 Have to use other companies to distribute
Vibe
Vibe is a music and entertainment magazine founded by producer Quincy Jones. The publication predominantly features R&B and hip-hop music artists, actors and other entertainers. Vibe shut down the business in in summer 2009 this maybe because that this magazine is run by a corporation and they don’t have the financial backing if they was to be run by a conglomerate. Vibe was purchased by the private equity investment fund InterMedia Partners and is now issued semi-monthly with double covers, with a larger online presence. The magazine's target demographic is predominantly young, urban followers of hip-hop culture. In 2014, the magazine moved online-only.
The magazine doesn’t really have many synergy’s they only have their website.
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