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This document discusses various music magazines and their publishers, including major publishers like Bauer Media, IPC, and Future who produce magazines like Mojo, NME, and Classic Rock. It also covers independent magazines like Bido Lito!, Loud and Quiet, and The Fly. The document analyzes the differences between corporate and independent magazines in terms of production quality, types of artists and advertisements featured, and revenue sources.
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Music magazine revision guide
The document outlines details regarding a Year 11 music magazine examination, including:
- The exam will be 1.5 hours with 4 questions - 2 on music magazine theory and 2 designing a new music magazine.
- Students will receive an exam brief 4 weeks prior giving guidance on exam content.
- Example theory questions may focus on issues like targeting young people or online/print differences.
- Design questions will ask students to describe a new music magazine idea and design a front cover.
- Key points are to analyze front cover conventions and compare print/online content.
Music magazine revision guide
The document provides information about an upcoming Year 11 examination on music magazines. It will involve a 1.5 hour exam with 4 questions - 2 on music magazine theory and 2 related to designing a new music magazine concept. Students will receive a brief 4 weeks prior with exam content hints. Theory questions may address issues like relevance of print press or gender/ethnicity in the music industry. Design questions require describing a new magazine idea and creating a front cover/homepage design. The exam aims to analyze conventions of magazine covers and compare print/online content. Key points are also provided on magazine and website design terminology.
Questionnaire results
The document summarizes the results of a questionnaire given to a focus group about design and content preferences for a new rock music magazine. Key findings include:
- Respondents most want to see "star appeal" on the front cover and will pay £1.50-£1.60 for issues featuring exclusive offers.
- They prefer a layout with one large central image and smaller images on the right, and want contents pages listing musician news over promotions.
- Double page spreads should match the front cover colors and include a mixture of images and text, particularly musician interviews.
Questionnaire Research
My collection of research containing information about how I would conduct a questionnaire to know what my target audience would want off of a magazine
Magazine pre production
This document provides information for pre-producing a music magazine, including the target audience which is mainly young adults interested in popular music genres. It discusses the typical reader profile and compares the proposed magazine to similar existing products like NME and Vibe. It also analyzes conventions for music magazines, such as cover design elements like large artist images, eye-catching titles and contrasting colors. Initial proposals for the new magazine include revealing music leaks and promoting new artists.
In what ways does your media
The document discusses conventions of music magazines and how the media product challenges or conforms to these conventions. It summarizes key conventions such as big bold titles, prominent cover images, and pricing/barcode placement. For its cover, the media product conforms to conventions like title formatting and placement but challenges conventions through its use of brighter colors. The contents page mixes conforming to layout conventions with developing the use of images and promotions. The double page spread fully conforms to interview conventions.
Questionnaire
The document appears to be a questionnaire for a music magazine. It asks respondents about their preferences for different elements of a music magazine, including the front cover, contents page, and double page spreads. Specifically, it asks about visual elements like images and layouts, as well as preferences for promotional content, interviews, and coverage of favorite musicians. The goal seems to be to gather feedback to help design a music magazine that appeals to readers' interests.
As unit g321 research and planning presentation
This document provides information about various technologies and processes involved in magazine production. It discusses physical technologies like cameras and studios used to take photographs for magazines. It also covers digital technologies such as computer hardware, memory cards, and software programs like Photoshop that are used to edit and assemble magazine content. Finally, it mentions printing technologies and hardware that are involved in the final printing and distribution of magazines.
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Music magazine revision guide
The document outlines details regarding a Year 11 music magazine examination, including:
- The exam will be 1.5 hours with 4 questions - 2 on music magazine theory and 2 designing a new music magazine.
- Students will receive an exam brief 4 weeks prior giving guidance on exam content.
- Example theory questions may focus on issues like targeting young people or online/print differences.
- Design questions will ask students to describe a new music magazine idea and design a front cover.
- Key points are to analyze front cover conventions and compare print/online content.
Music magazine revision guide
The document provides information about an upcoming Year 11 examination on music magazines. It will involve a 1.5 hour exam with 4 questions - 2 on music magazine theory and 2 related to designing a new music magazine concept. Students will receive a brief 4 weeks prior with exam content hints. Theory questions may address issues like relevance of print press or gender/ethnicity in the music industry. Design questions require describing a new magazine idea and creating a front cover/homepage design. The exam aims to analyze conventions of magazine covers and compare print/online content. Key points are also provided on magazine and website design terminology.
Questionnaire results
The document summarizes the results of a questionnaire given to a focus group about design and content preferences for a new rock music magazine. Key findings include:
- Respondents most want to see "star appeal" on the front cover and will pay £1.50-£1.60 for issues featuring exclusive offers.
- They prefer a layout with one large central image and smaller images on the right, and want contents pages listing musician news over promotions.
- Double page spreads should match the front cover colors and include a mixture of images and text, particularly musician interviews.
Questionnaire Research
My collection of research containing information about how I would conduct a questionnaire to know what my target audience would want off of a magazine
Magazine pre production
This document provides information for pre-producing a music magazine, including the target audience which is mainly young adults interested in popular music genres. It discusses the typical reader profile and compares the proposed magazine to similar existing products like NME and Vibe. It also analyzes conventions for music magazines, such as cover design elements like large artist images, eye-catching titles and contrasting colors. Initial proposals for the new magazine include revealing music leaks and promoting new artists.
In what ways does your media
The document discusses conventions of music magazines and how the media product challenges or conforms to these conventions. It summarizes key conventions such as big bold titles, prominent cover images, and pricing/barcode placement. For its cover, the media product conforms to conventions like title formatting and placement but challenges conventions through its use of brighter colors. The contents page mixes conforming to layout conventions with developing the use of images and promotions. The double page spread fully conforms to interview conventions.
Questionnaire
The document appears to be a questionnaire for a music magazine. It asks respondents about their preferences for different elements of a music magazine, including the front cover, contents page, and double page spreads. Specifically, it asks about visual elements like images and layouts, as well as preferences for promotional content, interviews, and coverage of favorite musicians. The goal seems to be to gather feedback to help design a music magazine that appeals to readers' interests.
As unit g321 research and planning presentation
This document provides information about various technologies and processes involved in magazine production. It discusses physical technologies like cameras and studios used to take photographs for magazines. It also covers digital technologies such as computer hardware, memory cards, and software programs like Photoshop that are used to edit and assemble magazine content. Finally, it mentions printing technologies and hardware that are involved in the final printing and distribution of magazines.
Unit 01_
Kerrang! is a British rock magazine published weekly by Bauer Media. It was first published in 1981 and takes its name from the sound of a power chord played on an electric guitar. Bauer Media is a large UK-based media group that owns many magazine and radio brands. Kerrang! focuses on promoting rock music genres and informs readers about new bands, music tours and festivals. It includes interviews, reviews, and articles about rock artists. The typical reader is estimated to be 19 years old. Kerrang! is available both in print and digital formats.
Primary research evaluation
This document summarizes the results of a survey about music magazines. The survey found that most respondents were between 16-17 years old. It also found that magazine covers featuring popular music stars increased sales. Additionally, offering free concert tickets increased interest in magazines. Most respondents chose magazines based on brand and preferred genres like indie music. The document discusses how the survey results will inform the creation of a new music magazine, such as focusing on new music rather than celebrity affairs, and using prominent images and less text on covers.
Unit 13/30 Pitch LO4
The document provides details of two proposed music magazines - ROQ and Tempo. For each magazine, the document outlines the name, target genre, content, frequency of release, target audience and demographic breakdown, production costs, marketing strategy, and 4-week production plan. Key details include that ROQ will focus on rock music and be released weekly, while Tempo will also focus on rock and be released bi-weekly. Both magazines aim to mimic the successful Kerrang! magazine in terms of styles, colors, and target demographics of 15-25 year old males. The document proposes budgets, advertising rates, and copyright procedures for the magazines.
Questionnaire prep
The document discusses creating an effective questionnaire to conduct research for a new indie music magazine. It provides details on the magazine's target demographic and research aims. A sample is described consisting of 16-24 year old males and females interested in indie music. The questionnaire will be distributed to a focus group of the creator's school peers fitting the target demographic. Results will be analyzed to inform design choices like price, featured artists, and style to best suit the audience. Examples are given of questions asked and the most popular responses that will influence aspects of the magazine like the masthead, cover image, and content focus.
More magazine key terms and conventions
This document defines key terms used in magazine publishing such as anchorage text, brand identity, caption, circulation, cover lines, and target audience. It explains that magazines use different modes of address and conventions to appeal to their specific target audiences. While print magazine sales have declined with the rise of digital media, the document notes branding and targeting the intended audience remains important, and magazines can utilize more interactive online tools like videos and quizzes.
EThompson: Unit 13 - LO1 Second Analysis
This document provides details about Mojo Magazine, including its target audience, content, and production process. Mojo is a monthly music magazine published in the UK by Bauer Media with a circulation of 70,667 and readership of 210,000. It focuses on classic rock genres from the 1960s-1990s, with a primary demographic of males aged 45-54. The magazine contains in-depth articles, reviews, and photos. It has a standard print production process involving scheduling, editing, proofreading, and distribution to retailers. Mojo also engages its audience through social media, a store on its website, and an annual music awards ceremony.
Question 1.
The document summarizes how the author's media product uses and challenges conventions of real music magazines.
The magazine layout and codes are similar to other established music magazines like Q Magazine, but some conventions are challenged, like positioning most text on the right page rather than the left on the cover. The content and design also challenge conventions by using unusual layouts, like a large background image with superimposed text on the contents page and a colored page to match a photograph on the double-page spread. However, general conventions are also followed, like including a masthead, barcode, and pricing on the cover and three columns of text for articles. An consistent color scheme and design elements create a distinctive house style.
Magazine research
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Evaluation - Lauren Rouse
- The document evaluates the process of creating a music magazine targeted towards 16-24 year old females and males.
- Research was conducted on conventions of existing music magazines. Feedback from the target audience was gathered through questionnaires.
- Photoshop was used to edit photos for the magazine and design elements like fonts, colors, and layout were tailored based on the target audience research.
- A multi-national publisher like Bauer Media Group or IPC Media would be suitable to distribute the magazine as they already publish similar music magazines.
Task 9
The focus group provided feedback on creating an R&B/Hip-Hop music magazine that would appeal to their demographic. For the front cover, they recommended using a bold image of an artist that represents the genre and relates to the main article. Sell lines should promote music, artists, urban fashion, and culture. Appropriate colors include red, grey, blue, and black. The contents page should feature 2-3 images related to articles and include a variety of content about music, fashion, interviews, and concerts. Double page spreads should have edgy images of artists to attract readers and include articles about an artist's music, personal life, achievements, and future plans, written in a collo
Music magazine research and analysis
This document summarizes a magazine called Q. It provides details about the magazine such as its price, circulation numbers, publisher, and mission statement. The mission statement indicates that Q aims to provide an "unmissable widescreen picture" of rock music through star interviews, reviews of new releases, and investigations into the world of rock and roll. It aims to appeal to both younger readers interested in various genres as well as older readers through its access to stars and sophisticated stories. The document also includes images and descriptions of sample pages from issues of Q, including the cover, contents page, and articles, showing layout, design, and focus on artists.
Unit 13 LO1
The document outlines the planning and pitching of a print-based music magazine called NME. It provides details on the history, format, content, target audience, and marketing of NME. Examples of articles, interviews, and advertisements from NME issues are analyzed to understand the codes and conventions used in the magazine.
Unit 30_
Bauer Media is Europe's largest magazine publisher, owning 570 magazines and reaching millions globally. It was established in 1875 and has grown significantly. Bauer's slogan "We think popular" reflects their goal of publishing popular media for their over 11,000 employees across 16 countries. Red top tabloids like The Sun focus on celebrity gossip, sports, and crime stories with sensationalized coverage. They must still follow ethics codes but are known for manipulative coverage. The Sun has the largest daily readership in the UK and is sold for 50p due to profits from large circulation.
Magazine production process 2
The document summarizes the process of designing and creating a music magazine called "SOUNDCLASH" as part of a school project. Key aspects included conducting market research to determine genres of interest, target audience, and price point. Front cover, contents page, and double page spread layouts were designed and evaluated based on conventions from researched magazines. Photoshop skills were applied to design the final magazine, incorporating interviews, photos, and articles on an indie band. Overall the process provided experience in magazine design and development.
Unit 13 – LO2 Planning and Pitching a Print Based Media Product
This document outlines ideas for two rap/hip-hop magazines called "NXT EP" and "313." For "NXT EP," the magazine would focus on the latest news and up-and-coming artists, reflected in its name. It would use red, black, and white colors and target 16-30 year olds. "313" would focus more on throwback stories and original rap music, represented by Detroit's area code. Both magazines would be monthly, cost £3.99, and use A4 size to fit more content. Moodboards provide visual inspiration, depicting iconic rappers for "313" and current popular artists for "NXT EP." The target audience and content are designed to attract
Evaluation - Question 5
The document discusses how the author addressed their target audience for their magazine product. They researched popular music charts and artists within their genre of pop music to feature in stories. They also offered popular music festival tickets as prizes to attract readers. Finally, they used colors stereotypically associated with their music genre for the magazine design.
The author then conducted a questionnaire with 10 people to get audience feedback on the magazine layout, music genre, price, and content. They displayed the answers visually with pie charts and bar graphs. This helped the author see clearly where they were successful in addressing their audience and where improvements could be made.
Task 13
The document provides guidelines for key elements that must be included on the front cover, contents page, and double page spreads of a music magazine. It lists requirements such as including the magazine's masthead, coverlines related to featured artists, and primary images that align with the target genre and audience. The contents page must list features, images, page numbers, subheadings, and issue number using bold fonts. Double page spreads should continue content from the front cover with article titles, featured artists, page numbers and matching color schemes. Music magazines are expected to provide personal looks into the industry, high quality musician images, gossip, and freebies/competitions to develop relationships with audiences.
Logbook and evaluation_1
This document contains Megan Saunders' log book and evaluation for her AS Level Media Studies foundation portfolio task on producing a music magazine. It includes details of her preliminary research on the R&B genre and conventions of music magazines, descriptions of her magazine's target audience and USP, photography planning, and analysis of the front cover and contents page layout. The evaluation reflects on how the magazine represents its target demographic and the technologies learned through the production process.
Unit 13 – LO1 Planning and Pitching a Print Based Media Product
XXL Magazine is a monthly music magazine focused on hip hop and rap genres. It is published by Townsquare Media and has a circulation of around 143,000. The magazine covers breaking news in hip hop, new music releases from major artists, and gossip/beefs between artists. It aims to promote hip hop music and culture. Content includes interviews, album reviews, freestyle videos, and documentaries. The target audience is ages 16-30, mainly male, and middle to working class individuals interested in following trends in hip hop music and fashion.
Question 3
The document discusses potential media institutions to distribute a new music magazine called "Demo". It analyzes three distribution companies - Bauer Media, Future PLC, and Immediate Media Company. Bauer Media is selected as they distribute over 300 magazines globally, including music magazines, and have an established audience. Though they publish similar magazine "Q", it targets an older audience than Demo. Future PLC mainly focuses on rock music unlike Demo's varied genres. Immediate Media also has few music magazines and may not attract a youth audience for Demo. Bauer can professionally distribute Demo and help it find readership alongside their other magazines.
The music press institution
Here are definitions of the key terms:
- Institution - Refers to companies that own music magazines, websites, radio stations etc. and the business side of the music press industry.
- Independent - Refers to smaller companies that own just one or a few music publications and are not part of a larger media group.
- Mainstream - Refers to large media companies that own many popular music and other publications with broad audiences.
- Multi-platform - Refers to companies that own music content across different platforms like websites, magazines, television, radio etc.
- Cross-promotion - Advertising one owned media platform (e.g. a magazine) on other owned platforms (e.g. website
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Thomas McEnaney is a candidate for an OCR diploma in media studies. He discusses his plans to create a new magazine focused on indie/rock music. The magazine will aim to promote upcoming artists and help them gain exposure. It will start in London and hopes to expand its audience to Scotland within a year. The magazine takes inspiration from other publications like NME and Q that also cover indie rock genres and bands. McEnaney discusses the niche audience of indie rock fans and how his magazine can promote lesser known artists. He proposes a name and strapline for the magazine and discusses its potential content, dimensions, distribution and readership.
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Unit 01_
Kerrang! is a British rock magazine published weekly by Bauer Media. It was first published in 1981 and takes its name from the sound of a power chord played on an electric guitar. Bauer Media is a large UK-based media group that owns many magazine and radio brands. Kerrang! focuses on promoting rock music genres and informs readers about new bands, music tours and festivals. It includes interviews, reviews, and articles about rock artists. The typical reader is estimated to be 19 years old. Kerrang! is available both in print and digital formats.
Primary research evaluation
This document summarizes the results of a survey about music magazines. The survey found that most respondents were between 16-17 years old. It also found that magazine covers featuring popular music stars increased sales. Additionally, offering free concert tickets increased interest in magazines. Most respondents chose magazines based on brand and preferred genres like indie music. The document discusses how the survey results will inform the creation of a new music magazine, such as focusing on new music rather than celebrity affairs, and using prominent images and less text on covers.
Unit 13/30 Pitch LO4
The document provides details of two proposed music magazines - ROQ and Tempo. For each magazine, the document outlines the name, target genre, content, frequency of release, target audience and demographic breakdown, production costs, marketing strategy, and 4-week production plan. Key details include that ROQ will focus on rock music and be released weekly, while Tempo will also focus on rock and be released bi-weekly. Both magazines aim to mimic the successful Kerrang! magazine in terms of styles, colors, and target demographics of 15-25 year old males. The document proposes budgets, advertising rates, and copyright procedures for the magazines.
Questionnaire prep
The document discusses creating an effective questionnaire to conduct research for a new indie music magazine. It provides details on the magazine's target demographic and research aims. A sample is described consisting of 16-24 year old males and females interested in indie music. The questionnaire will be distributed to a focus group of the creator's school peers fitting the target demographic. Results will be analyzed to inform design choices like price, featured artists, and style to best suit the audience. Examples are given of questions asked and the most popular responses that will influence aspects of the magazine like the masthead, cover image, and content focus.
More magazine key terms and conventions
This document defines key terms used in magazine publishing such as anchorage text, brand identity, caption, circulation, cover lines, and target audience. It explains that magazines use different modes of address and conventions to appeal to their specific target audiences. While print magazine sales have declined with the rise of digital media, the document notes branding and targeting the intended audience remains important, and magazines can utilize more interactive online tools like videos and quizzes.
EThompson: Unit 13 - LO1 Second Analysis
This document provides details about Mojo Magazine, including its target audience, content, and production process. Mojo is a monthly music magazine published in the UK by Bauer Media with a circulation of 70,667 and readership of 210,000. It focuses on classic rock genres from the 1960s-1990s, with a primary demographic of males aged 45-54. The magazine contains in-depth articles, reviews, and photos. It has a standard print production process involving scheduling, editing, proofreading, and distribution to retailers. Mojo also engages its audience through social media, a store on its website, and an annual music awards ceremony.
Question 1.
The document summarizes how the author's media product uses and challenges conventions of real music magazines.
The magazine layout and codes are similar to other established music magazines like Q Magazine, but some conventions are challenged, like positioning most text on the right page rather than the left on the cover. The content and design also challenge conventions by using unusual layouts, like a large background image with superimposed text on the contents page and a colored page to match a photograph on the double-page spread. However, general conventions are also followed, like including a masthead, barcode, and pricing on the cover and three columns of text for articles. An consistent color scheme and design elements create a distinctive house style.
Magazine research
This document discusses different film magazines and their target audiences. It provides details on Empire, Little White Lies, Sight and Sound, and Total Film magazines. Empire focuses on dramas, horrors and action films and has a likely male audience. Little White Lies targets film industry insiders and focuses on one featured film per issue. Sight and Sound publishes expert opinions and encourages film art appreciation, targeting an older audience. Total Film interacts with readers on social media and appeals to audiences aged 17-35 by providing honest film reviews. The document also discusses which magazines would best suit marketing a new film about online activity and social issues that appeals to both teens and parents.
Evaluation - Lauren Rouse
- The document evaluates the process of creating a music magazine targeted towards 16-24 year old females and males.
- Research was conducted on conventions of existing music magazines. Feedback from the target audience was gathered through questionnaires.
- Photoshop was used to edit photos for the magazine and design elements like fonts, colors, and layout were tailored based on the target audience research.
- A multi-national publisher like Bauer Media Group or IPC Media would be suitable to distribute the magazine as they already publish similar music magazines.
Task 9
The focus group provided feedback on creating an R&B/Hip-Hop music magazine that would appeal to their demographic. For the front cover, they recommended using a bold image of an artist that represents the genre and relates to the main article. Sell lines should promote music, artists, urban fashion, and culture. Appropriate colors include red, grey, blue, and black. The contents page should feature 2-3 images related to articles and include a variety of content about music, fashion, interviews, and concerts. Double page spreads should have edgy images of artists to attract readers and include articles about an artist's music, personal life, achievements, and future plans, written in a collo
Music magazine research and analysis
This document summarizes a magazine called Q. It provides details about the magazine such as its price, circulation numbers, publisher, and mission statement. The mission statement indicates that Q aims to provide an "unmissable widescreen picture" of rock music through star interviews, reviews of new releases, and investigations into the world of rock and roll. It aims to appeal to both younger readers interested in various genres as well as older readers through its access to stars and sophisticated stories. The document also includes images and descriptions of sample pages from issues of Q, including the cover, contents page, and articles, showing layout, design, and focus on artists.
Unit 13 LO1
The document outlines the planning and pitching of a print-based music magazine called NME. It provides details on the history, format, content, target audience, and marketing of NME. Examples of articles, interviews, and advertisements from NME issues are analyzed to understand the codes and conventions used in the magazine.
Unit 30_
Bauer Media is Europe's largest magazine publisher, owning 570 magazines and reaching millions globally. It was established in 1875 and has grown significantly. Bauer's slogan "We think popular" reflects their goal of publishing popular media for their over 11,000 employees across 16 countries. Red top tabloids like The Sun focus on celebrity gossip, sports, and crime stories with sensationalized coverage. They must still follow ethics codes but are known for manipulative coverage. The Sun has the largest daily readership in the UK and is sold for 50p due to profits from large circulation.
Magazine production process 2
The document summarizes the process of designing and creating a music magazine called "SOUNDCLASH" as part of a school project. Key aspects included conducting market research to determine genres of interest, target audience, and price point. Front cover, contents page, and double page spread layouts were designed and evaluated based on conventions from researched magazines. Photoshop skills were applied to design the final magazine, incorporating interviews, photos, and articles on an indie band. Overall the process provided experience in magazine design and development.
Unit 13 – LO2 Planning and Pitching a Print Based Media Product
This document outlines ideas for two rap/hip-hop magazines called "NXT EP" and "313." For "NXT EP," the magazine would focus on the latest news and up-and-coming artists, reflected in its name. It would use red, black, and white colors and target 16-30 year olds. "313" would focus more on throwback stories and original rap music, represented by Detroit's area code. Both magazines would be monthly, cost £3.99, and use A4 size to fit more content. Moodboards provide visual inspiration, depicting iconic rappers for "313" and current popular artists for "NXT EP." The target audience and content are designed to attract
Evaluation - Question 5
The document discusses how the author addressed their target audience for their magazine product. They researched popular music charts and artists within their genre of pop music to feature in stories. They also offered popular music festival tickets as prizes to attract readers. Finally, they used colors stereotypically associated with their music genre for the magazine design.
The author then conducted a questionnaire with 10 people to get audience feedback on the magazine layout, music genre, price, and content. They displayed the answers visually with pie charts and bar graphs. This helped the author see clearly where they were successful in addressing their audience and where improvements could be made.
Task 13
The document provides guidelines for key elements that must be included on the front cover, contents page, and double page spreads of a music magazine. It lists requirements such as including the magazine's masthead, coverlines related to featured artists, and primary images that align with the target genre and audience. The contents page must list features, images, page numbers, subheadings, and issue number using bold fonts. Double page spreads should continue content from the front cover with article titles, featured artists, page numbers and matching color schemes. Music magazines are expected to provide personal looks into the industry, high quality musician images, gossip, and freebies/competitions to develop relationships with audiences.
Logbook and evaluation_1
This document contains Megan Saunders' log book and evaluation for her AS Level Media Studies foundation portfolio task on producing a music magazine. It includes details of her preliminary research on the R&B genre and conventions of music magazines, descriptions of her magazine's target audience and USP, photography planning, and analysis of the front cover and contents page layout. The evaluation reflects on how the magazine represents its target demographic and the technologies learned through the production process.
Unit 13 – LO1 Planning and Pitching a Print Based Media Product
XXL Magazine is a monthly music magazine focused on hip hop and rap genres. It is published by Townsquare Media and has a circulation of around 143,000. The magazine covers breaking news in hip hop, new music releases from major artists, and gossip/beefs between artists. It aims to promote hip hop music and culture. Content includes interviews, album reviews, freestyle videos, and documentaries. The target audience is ages 16-30, mainly male, and middle to working class individuals interested in following trends in hip hop music and fashion.
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Question 3
The document discusses potential media institutions to distribute a new music magazine called "Demo". It analyzes three distribution companies - Bauer Media, Future PLC, and Immediate Media Company. Bauer Media is selected as they distribute over 300 magazines globally, including music magazines, and have an established audience. Though they publish similar magazine "Q", it targets an older audience than Demo. Future PLC mainly focuses on rock music unlike Demo's varied genres. Immediate Media also has few music magazines and may not attract a youth audience for Demo. Bauer can professionally distribute Demo and help it find readership alongside their other magazines.
The music press institution
Here are definitions of the key terms:
- Institution - Refers to companies that own music magazines, websites, radio stations etc. and the business side of the music press industry.
- Independent - Refers to smaller companies that own just one or a few music publications and are not part of a larger media group.
- Mainstream - Refers to large media companies that own many popular music and other publications with broad audiences.
- Multi-platform - Refers to companies that own music content across different platforms like websites, magazines, television, radio etc.
- Cross-promotion - Advertising one owned media platform (e.g. a magazine) on other owned platforms (e.g. website
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Thomas McEnaney is a candidate for an OCR diploma in media studies. He discusses his plans to create a new magazine focused on indie/rock music. The magazine will aim to promote upcoming artists and help them gain exposure. It will start in London and hopes to expand its audience to Scotland within a year. The magazine takes inspiration from other publications like NME and Q that also cover indie rock genres and bands. McEnaney discusses the niche audience of indie rock fans and how his magazine can promote lesser known artists. He proposes a name and strapline for the magazine and discusses its potential content, dimensions, distribution and readership.
Media evaluation q3
This document discusses potential publishing companies and distribution strategies for an alternative music magazine called Interzone. It considers two main options for a publisher: Bauer Media Group, a large international company that publishes magazines like Q and Kerrang, and Volcano Publishing, a smaller UK-based company that publishes the magazine Artrocker. While a smaller publisher like Volcano would allow the magazine to fully focus on the alternative genre, the document concludes that Bauer would be better as it could help the magazine reach a larger audience and fill a gap in the alternative music market. The document also discusses establishing an online presence through websites and social media, as well as developing apps to allow digital downloads of the magazine.
Unit 30 P1 and P2 Power Point
Clash magazine is published 12 times a year by Music Republic Ltd in the UK and focuses on modern bands, hip hop artists, and fashion. The magazine was originally founded in 2004 by publisher John O'Rourke in Dundee, Scotland. Clash magazine has won awards such as Best New Magazine and Music Magazine of the Year in 2005 and 2011.
Unit 30 P1 and P2 power point
Clash magazine is published 12 times a year by Music Republic Ltd in the UK and focuses on modern bands, hip hop artists, and fashion. The magazine was originally founded in 2004 in Dundee, Scotland by publisher John O'Rourke. Clash magazine has won awards such as Best New Magazine and Music Magazine of the Year in 2005 and 2011.
Alex Kingham Eval
The student has learned a lot about magazine design and photo editing software from creating their music magazine project. They used Photoshop to manipulate photos to make them more realistic and representative of professional music magazines. Through this process, the student improved their Photoshop skills and understanding of the effort required to produce a polished magazine product. They also learned the importance of carefully planning images, layouts, and details to effectively target their audience and represent their brand. Comparing their initial school magazine to the music magazine shows development in selecting appropriate fonts, layouts, and high production quality images.
Question 3
A media institution is an established organization that deals in creating and distributing advertising, entertainment, and information services. Publishing magazines through a company like "MusicMags" would be good for distributing a proposed Reggae magazine called "Roots". "MusicMags" is a well-known publishing house in the music industry that publishes a variety of magazines and has higher revenue and customer loyalty compared to industry standards. The magazine could be distributed through popular clubs, an online website and app, advertisements on similar genre websites and TV/radio, and available in stores. Based on feedback, the magazine would be published monthly.
Question 3
A media institution that would be suitable to distribute a proposed Reggae magazine called "Roots" would be a publishing company called "MusicMags". MusicMags publishes a variety of music magazines and has a successful business model. They have high revenue, attract knowledgeable customers, promote products through their magazine content, and increase store foot traffic through promotional racks. The magazine would be distributed through clubs, an online website and app, advertisements on similar websites and media, in newsagents and supermarkets. Based on feedback, the magazine would be published monthly to match consumer preferences. Sales of Reggae magazines have increased in the UK since 2007.
Magazine key concepts
Magazine publishers make money primarily through advertising in various media platforms like radio, television, and bus stations. Some magazines have expanded their brands into wider assets such as owning television channels, radio stations, and their own award shows. This allows them to promote and retain audiences across multiple platforms. Publishers are attempting to sustain audiences by diversifying their business models beyond just print magazines.
Record labels
Record labels use independent distributors to ship records from manufacturers to retail stores on a consignment basis. Major labels have their own branch offices that distribute regionally. Promoting records through radio play, music videos, and social media is important for commercial success. Social media allows labels to monitor buzz around releases, identify influential fans and bloggers, and engage audiences through sponsored campaigns to attract new fans.
Importance of a Mag ad
A magazine advert is a printed publication ad used by artists to promote their music and albums. It aims to grab audiences' attention in music magazines like Billboard. While album sales are decreasing, music magazines remain popular venues for artists to promote themselves. The advert typically takes a full page and uses visual elements like background, color, and clothing to give audiences a sense of the artist's theme and music. Key elements that need to be included are the artist and album name, release date, social media links, and record label for context and promotion. Advantages of magazine ads are their long shelf life of up to 6 months, allowing more exposure time for audiences to notice the ad compared to newspapers. Placement in certain respected music magazines can also
Evaluation question 3
The document discusses distributing a magazine called ROOTED through various media institutions. It considers both major distribution companies like EMAP and Bauer Media that could reach a wide audience but may not be suited for a niche genre magazine, as well as independent publishers like White & Richardson and TCOLondon that would better represent the magazine's target audience but have less accessibility. The document also discusses promoting the magazine at African music and fashion events as well as online to engage its target audience. It concludes that the magazine should be available both in print and digital formats online and through African-focused retail outlets to maximize reach.
Unit 30 LO1
The document provides information about Clash Music Magazine, including:
1) Clash magazine is published 12 times a year by Clash Music Ltd and was originally expanded to include live events and festival partnerships until being founded by John O'Rourke in 2004.
2) The document lists contact information for key roles at Clash Music including the Editor-in-Chief, Art Director, and various writers and editors.
3) It also provides details about the magazine production process including acquiring content, page layout, proofreading, and distribution.
Unit 30 LO1
The document provides information about Clash Music Magazine, including:
1) Clash Music Magazine is published 12 times a year by Clash Music Ltd. It was originally expanded to include live events and festival partnerships.
2) The magazine was founded in 2004 by publisher John O'Rourke. After Clash Music Ltd went into liquidation, Music Republic Ltd became the new publisher.
3) Clash features content on modern bands, hip hop artists, and fashion/film. It aims to inform readers about upcoming music festivals and provide weekly/monthly updates on artists.
Evaluation - Question 3
The media institutions that might distribute the magazine include IPC Media, Republic of Music Ltd., Bauer Media Group, and Prometheus Global Media. IPC Media is one of the largest publishers in the UK and could help expand the magazine's audience among their existing fanbase. Republic of Music Ltd. specializes in niche audiences and could attract new readers through their small-scale distribution. Bauer Media Group owns popular music magazines and distributing this new magazine could help cover lesser-known artists. Prometheus Global Media has international reach and distributing the magazine could expand their influence outside the US while providing advertising opportunities through their awards ceremonies.
The music industry
The document discusses the music magazine industry. It states that music magazines are typically published by large conglomerate companies and include music news, interviews, reviews and photos. The two largest companies in the UK market are Bauer and IPC Media, which own numerous music magazines that target specific audiences based on age, gender and musical tastes. The magazines make money primarily through advertising rather than cover prices, and work to promote music and other products owned by their parent conglomerates through synergistic cross-promotion across media platforms.
Record labels
Record labels use independent distributors to ship records from manufacturers to retail stores on a consignment basis. Major labels have their own branch offices that distribute regionally. Promoting records through radio play, music videos, and social media is important for commercial success. Social media allows labels to monitor buzz around releases, identify influential fan communities and bloggers, and partner with brands for sponsorship opportunities to reach new audiences.
Magazine Genres
The most successful music magazines tend to cater to niche audiences who are dedicated and loyal. Magazines focused on specific genres like K-pop or instruments are popular with small but loyal fanbases. Magazines also do well targeting older audiences who are nostalgic for artists from decades past and use the magazines to stay connected to their musical past. Music magazines are declining overall as their content is now widely available online for free, making the cost of printing magazines a risky business investment.
Research on kerrang media pack
This document provides an overview of Kerrang magazine, a weekly music publication. Some key details include that it has a median reader age of 22, focuses on rock music, and its readers are heavy consumers of music through album and concert purchases. The magazine aims to balance introducing new music with bands its core readers already follow. It has expanded beyond the magazine to include related music festivals, radio, and online content.
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- 2. Key Points from the Exam Board How Important is the music press to the success or failure of bands/artistes? Complete a case study of a publisher of a music magazine. What other magazines do they own, if any? Explore the cross-media presence of a music magazine. What are the advantages of this presence to both music fans and advertisers?
- 3. Major Publishing Houses LO2: Develop an understanding of how Institutions differ and are ran
- 4. What Music Magazines? Egmont: We <3 Pop Immediate Media co: Top of the Pops Future: Prog, Metal Hammer, Classic Rock Bauer Media: Q, Mojo and Kerrang IPC: Uncut, NME Blaze Publishing: Acoustic Development Hell: MixMag
- 5. Additional Magazines Egmont: Ben 10, Thomas the Tank Engine, Hello Kitty Immediate Media co: Radio Times, BBC Good Food Future: Total Film, XBox World, PSM3 Bauer Media: Heat, Closer, Empire IPC: Nuts, Now, Anglers Mail Blaze Publishing: Clay Shooting, Bow International Development Hell: None
- 6. Independent Magazines Bido Lito! Loud and Quiet The Fly
- 7. Independent: Free Press Model Paper Quality is cheap Money is made on advertising only so cheaper quality of paper is used to keep the cost down and to ensure that the money goes towards printing costs and paying contributors More Adverts Only way of making revenue and so the adverts are plentiful Adverts are suited to the audience Whilst there are more adverts they are usually in keeping with the target audience and centred around music and the interests of the reader. For example music festivals and Bido Lito! Use local venues in their advertisements Less well known artistes Greater access to up and coming bands than “stars” often target audiences who are interested in the fresh bands rather than those always on the radio or in other press. Selective Content Only include artistes they want to write about, there front page cannot be bought. Corporate Vs Independent
- 8. Corporate: Paid for Glossier more polished finish More revenue from both advertising and sales so they can afford to create this finish. Greater anticipation of sales through the regular sales figures from retailers so they can anticipate demand. Well Known Artistes People are more likely to pay for information about well known artists than unknown or unsigned artistes on the front cover. It makes the magazine seem more exclusive if they have a big star on the cover. Less Adverts Revenue can be made elsewhere so there is less emphasis on advertisement s Adverts are more global More adverts from high quality global brands as they have a wider distribution. Less concern for the integrity of the content, so may find advertisements for cars etc…not exclusive to music Free Gifts/Poster Giveaways can be afforded as incentives to buy the magazine Corporate Vs Independent
- 10. Best performing Magazines The Fly: Why? 98593 copies circulated in 6 months 2% drop in circulation based on the previous year’s sales. Less expensive to run and those figures will boost their advertising prices as it is 4 times as widely circulated as NME.
- 11. Best performing Magazines Uncut: Why? Target audience is older therefore an audience more used to buying magazines Focuses on a genre of music that is very popular in today’s society. Growth on 0.1% and almost triple the figures of NME.
- 13. Benefits? Raises awareness of the brand Greater revenue coming in for the magazine due to listeners or subscribers elsewhere More advertising revenue giving up radio/tv spots Reinforces the ideologu through the bands debuted on the tours/festivals/live performances they sponsor.
- 14. “With the general decline in circulation for print music magazines, what do you see as the future for the music press?” Respond in Role What areas of the print music press are thriving? What can Print versions offer that online can’t? Use your research into circulation figures, is it all bad? Who is the main target audience for print based magazines? Use Examples Paywalls for the future What can Online offer that Print cannot