Media
production

magazine
Becky Lamb
The Brief
USP
• Hybrid of Music and Fashion ( isn’t currently a magazine like
this on the market)
• Given away a supplement in Northern Echo , so it is local and
different.
• no other premium magazines given free at this standard.
AIMS
• Publication name : LN
• Target audience: 16-24
• Genre: hybrid of fashion and music
• Publication : magazine
• Financial: independent through advertising sales( selling
advert slots within magazine pages)
Problems + how to fix them
• Will need to consider the secondary audience of the Northern
Echo.
• No taboo language (mild if needed)
• No nudity
• No offensive or inappropriate
• Remember age range of readers
Use appropriate language with no taboo subjects.
Content isn’t to mature and shocking
PCC
• Accuracy – to refrain from breaking the code I will ensure that
the stories and pictures aren’t inaccurate.
• Children- I have to ensure I have permission to photograph
them from parents/guardians.
• Privacy- when working with people I have to get there
permission before asking them questions on their personal life
and using there pictures.
• Discrimination- I have to be aware of
race, colour, gender, sexual orientation and disability when
writing. No personal comments about them.
• Intrusion- with delicate cases I have to enquire information
with sympathy and discretion
My Market Competition
GENRE RESEARCH
FASHION AND MUSIC
Analyse genre research
Mast Head

Sell lines –
features in
the magazine

Image of the
main feature in
the magazine
Something
easy to
identify.

Sky line

Black , white and grey
colour scheme.
Masculine and
magnetized tone by
vingetting.
Ideas and influence
• Red
• NME
• Glamour
• I-D
Talking to target audience , questionnaires.
Being local helps my magazine?
• Local companies and
businesses advertise
• Local people can be included
in adverts
• Run stories on thing which
are current in North East
Gap in the Market
• There aren’t a lot of local magazines which appeal to young
audience 16-24.
• In the current market no hybrid of just music and fashion.
• Local stories in high end feel magazine
• Free as a supplement
Audience Research
Audience Profile
•
•
•
•
•

STUDENTS
16-21
TRENDIES
TUMBLR KIDS
B,C1/2
Primary Audience

Secondary Audience

• Females 16-24
• Students who are interested in
fashion and music who want local fix
but cheaply
• Will be reliant on parents so little
disposable income
• 50% Shop in Primark
• 40% of people own an Iphone.
• Starbucks voted by 50% as favorite
coffee shop.
• RED and Blue popular colours
• 80% prefer socializing on a weekend
• best fitting tribe is trendies and
tumblr kids – gives them current
trends from the local high street,
different content each week which
suites tumblr kids.

• Males same age.
•Interested in the topics of my
hybrid.
•Also older readers of the
Northern echo.
•50+ so no taboo or offensive
language.
•The location also determines my
secondary audience so I have to
remember it could be read in
doctors , dentists where any age
or sex could read it.
•Religious people – some of my
content my not appeal or impress
certain religions just have to
ensure I don’t discuss religion in
an inappropriate way
•Same with ethnicity and race.
PROBLEMS
• Financial issues ( students
, B,C1/2)
• Style interests
• Advertisers
Design for the audience
• Style of ‘ID magazine’ and ‘glamour’
• Article and content on areas of interest
• Use a colour scheme that fits fashion and music but still
appeals to first and secondary audience
• Vary the topics
• Localise content
• Supplement
Range of topics
• Both music and fashion
• Article examples
 The Grunge
What’s with the music?
 Radio is Rocking it
Simple ways to tone your calvs
I’m in the Union
First DPS
•
•
•
•

to test the effectiveness of the DPS and if they would appeal
Gathered a focus group aged 17-18
Students
Asked them questions about the 2 DPS what they liked, what
worked , what didn’t.
• From this is learnt what my audience preferred and liked , this
is can use to create future product.
MOCK UP 1 – THE GRUNGE
“the colours express the ‘dark
and dirty side’ linking the
article together ”

“Not sure
where to
start
reading
the
article”

“the models give a visual view of the grunge. They
stand out and inspire clothing creations”

“interesting part
about how we can
create the look”
MOCK UP 2 – THE GRUNGE
“layout is better , clear and easy to see”
“maybe rearrange the pages the other
way round”

“The
text
it too
small
to
read
”

“enjoyed reading the article
is way very clear about the
grunge “

“like how the colours are minimalistic making the
header and kicker stand out”
Audience Feedback (focus
group)
•
•
•
•
•

Colours give the connotation of the grunge look
Colours in DPS 1 are eye catching
Content is good and effective
Models illustrate a way to get grunge clothing
Layout better in DPS 2

Things to take forward
Layout of DPS 2
Colours of DPS 1 ( 3 colour palette)
The content
The models and imagery
Include a personal story (locality)
My Ideas
The Name
• Is it understandable?
• What does it stand for? Why is
this used?
• Does it fit my genre of
magazine?

L
N
IDEA
Local fashion and hybrid magazine for teenagers and students.
 Centred around local community
 Developing and inspiring creative fashion
 Strengths – A hybrid which has the best of recent fashion and
local and common music. These are both popular types of
magazines already. Locally will appeal to a large amount of
local students. Its also affordable.
 Weakness – competition with already branded , popular
magazines.
Branding
• Will be branded by its limit to 3
colours (change due to issue, linked to
each DPS)
• The font used for my title will be
reused within pages of the magazine
(contents page) to make the link
between that font and my magazine.
• My layout will always have the page
dived into 2 columns. This as a
reoccurring feature will help brand my
magazine
• The font for text in each article –
Calibri. Easy to read and works well
with all titles.
• in the corner of the page a coat
hanger (fashion) music note (music)
will be placed to help identify and
brand my magazine as a music and
fashion.
Stylistics
• Front cover – 3 colour palette
changes with each issue dues to
content, current trends and
season.
• Content – each article styled
and coloured individually.
• Imagery- real people , no
‘models’
• Fonts
Whats with this music?

Radio is Rocking it

THE GRUNGE
Articles ( language etc.)
• Colloquial
• Friendly , light
• Regional dialect/ slang
• 1st and 2nd person narrative
o Address the reader
• Short paragraphs , varied length in sentences
Flat Plans – front cover
• Bold an clear masthead.
Short and Snappy name.
• Sell- lines and teasers
• 2 main fonts
• Arranged around the main
image.
• 3 colour palette
• White, orange, green (black
base colour)
autumn/winter
• Colour scheme will vary
according to issue and
seasons.
Flat Plan – Contents page
• Masthead , contents page
• Colour scheme will have the
previous colours with blue
included
• Stories on left , for main
stories pictures used.
• Competition included on the
page
• Also a share a story box
included in the bottom of
page.
Flat plan – DPS 1
Picture of the main person in
the article. Various
movements and props

Article content split into easy read sections

Break out
focused on
one era. Can
incorporate
fashion into
this article
Flat plan – DPS 2
Then talking through what they radio
does for local events and their impact.
Break out box
with music events
coming up

Introduction on what the
radio does in the local area

Pictures from inside the radio station
Commercial Viability
Rate card
• This was used to help me establish how much money I would
get from advertising.
Expenses
Expenditure
Printing costs

Journalists
photographers
Models
sub editors
researchers
lighting assis
make up artist
studio space
flash light kit
camera
Prices
• Major expenses:
Printing costs
Insurance
Researchers
• Overall Cost of Magazine
Income
•
•
•
•

Selling advertising space - INCLUDE RATE CRAD
Creating advertorials
Inserts in the magazine
Free with the Northern Echo

 Total Income from Advertising space:
Profit/ Loss

•
Distribution
•
•
•
•

Given as a supplement – allows greater coverage
Wont cost a lot
Will help brand my product
Distributed to places where Northern Echo popular

• Distributed by comag
- similar style and quality
- no current magazine published by them
Conclusion
•You asked me to produce a product in any genre which must be self financed
and fit the audience range of 16-25. As you can see from within my pitch I have
met these aims.
My magazine meets them by:
•Being 16-24 it covers a large age range meaning I can get a lot of readership and
circulation.
•Combines two current and popular genres
•Gap in the market (no current hybrid)
•I enjoy these two genres so can put my own personal taste into the magazine.
• A lot more detail and content variations because the two genres are interesting.
•It is cheap and affordable for the age range( disposable income)

Media pitchh

  • 1.
  • 2.
  • 3.
    USP • Hybrid ofMusic and Fashion ( isn’t currently a magazine like this on the market) • Given away a supplement in Northern Echo , so it is local and different. • no other premium magazines given free at this standard.
  • 4.
    AIMS • Publication name: LN • Target audience: 16-24 • Genre: hybrid of fashion and music • Publication : magazine • Financial: independent through advertising sales( selling advert slots within magazine pages)
  • 5.
    Problems + howto fix them • Will need to consider the secondary audience of the Northern Echo. • No taboo language (mild if needed) • No nudity • No offensive or inappropriate • Remember age range of readers Use appropriate language with no taboo subjects. Content isn’t to mature and shocking
  • 6.
    PCC • Accuracy –to refrain from breaking the code I will ensure that the stories and pictures aren’t inaccurate. • Children- I have to ensure I have permission to photograph them from parents/guardians. • Privacy- when working with people I have to get there permission before asking them questions on their personal life and using there pictures. • Discrimination- I have to be aware of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation and disability when writing. No personal comments about them. • Intrusion- with delicate cases I have to enquire information with sympathy and discretion
  • 7.
  • 8.
  • 9.
  • 10.
    Analyse genre research MastHead Sell lines – features in the magazine Image of the main feature in the magazine Something easy to identify. Sky line Black , white and grey colour scheme. Masculine and magnetized tone by vingetting.
  • 11.
    Ideas and influence •Red • NME • Glamour • I-D Talking to target audience , questionnaires.
  • 12.
    Being local helpsmy magazine? • Local companies and businesses advertise • Local people can be included in adverts • Run stories on thing which are current in North East
  • 13.
    Gap in theMarket • There aren’t a lot of local magazines which appeal to young audience 16-24. • In the current market no hybrid of just music and fashion. • Local stories in high end feel magazine • Free as a supplement
  • 14.
  • 15.
  • 16.
    Primary Audience Secondary Audience •Females 16-24 • Students who are interested in fashion and music who want local fix but cheaply • Will be reliant on parents so little disposable income • 50% Shop in Primark • 40% of people own an Iphone. • Starbucks voted by 50% as favorite coffee shop. • RED and Blue popular colours • 80% prefer socializing on a weekend • best fitting tribe is trendies and tumblr kids – gives them current trends from the local high street, different content each week which suites tumblr kids. • Males same age. •Interested in the topics of my hybrid. •Also older readers of the Northern echo. •50+ so no taboo or offensive language. •The location also determines my secondary audience so I have to remember it could be read in doctors , dentists where any age or sex could read it. •Religious people – some of my content my not appeal or impress certain religions just have to ensure I don’t discuss religion in an inappropriate way •Same with ethnicity and race.
  • 17.
    PROBLEMS • Financial issues( students , B,C1/2) • Style interests • Advertisers
  • 18.
    Design for theaudience • Style of ‘ID magazine’ and ‘glamour’ • Article and content on areas of interest • Use a colour scheme that fits fashion and music but still appeals to first and secondary audience • Vary the topics • Localise content • Supplement
  • 19.
    Range of topics •Both music and fashion • Article examples  The Grunge What’s with the music?  Radio is Rocking it Simple ways to tone your calvs I’m in the Union
  • 20.
    First DPS • • • • to testthe effectiveness of the DPS and if they would appeal Gathered a focus group aged 17-18 Students Asked them questions about the 2 DPS what they liked, what worked , what didn’t. • From this is learnt what my audience preferred and liked , this is can use to create future product.
  • 21.
    MOCK UP 1– THE GRUNGE “the colours express the ‘dark and dirty side’ linking the article together ” “Not sure where to start reading the article” “the models give a visual view of the grunge. They stand out and inspire clothing creations” “interesting part about how we can create the look”
  • 22.
    MOCK UP 2– THE GRUNGE “layout is better , clear and easy to see” “maybe rearrange the pages the other way round” “The text it too small to read ” “enjoyed reading the article is way very clear about the grunge “ “like how the colours are minimalistic making the header and kicker stand out”
  • 23.
    Audience Feedback (focus group) • • • • • Coloursgive the connotation of the grunge look Colours in DPS 1 are eye catching Content is good and effective Models illustrate a way to get grunge clothing Layout better in DPS 2 Things to take forward Layout of DPS 2 Colours of DPS 1 ( 3 colour palette) The content The models and imagery Include a personal story (locality)
  • 24.
  • 25.
    The Name • Isit understandable? • What does it stand for? Why is this used? • Does it fit my genre of magazine? L N
  • 26.
    IDEA Local fashion andhybrid magazine for teenagers and students.  Centred around local community  Developing and inspiring creative fashion  Strengths – A hybrid which has the best of recent fashion and local and common music. These are both popular types of magazines already. Locally will appeal to a large amount of local students. Its also affordable.  Weakness – competition with already branded , popular magazines.
  • 27.
    Branding • Will bebranded by its limit to 3 colours (change due to issue, linked to each DPS) • The font used for my title will be reused within pages of the magazine (contents page) to make the link between that font and my magazine. • My layout will always have the page dived into 2 columns. This as a reoccurring feature will help brand my magazine • The font for text in each article – Calibri. Easy to read and works well with all titles. • in the corner of the page a coat hanger (fashion) music note (music) will be placed to help identify and brand my magazine as a music and fashion.
  • 28.
    Stylistics • Front cover– 3 colour palette changes with each issue dues to content, current trends and season. • Content – each article styled and coloured individually. • Imagery- real people , no ‘models’ • Fonts Whats with this music? Radio is Rocking it THE GRUNGE
  • 29.
    Articles ( languageetc.) • Colloquial • Friendly , light • Regional dialect/ slang • 1st and 2nd person narrative o Address the reader • Short paragraphs , varied length in sentences
  • 30.
    Flat Plans –front cover • Bold an clear masthead. Short and Snappy name. • Sell- lines and teasers • 2 main fonts • Arranged around the main image. • 3 colour palette • White, orange, green (black base colour) autumn/winter • Colour scheme will vary according to issue and seasons.
  • 31.
    Flat Plan –Contents page • Masthead , contents page • Colour scheme will have the previous colours with blue included • Stories on left , for main stories pictures used. • Competition included on the page • Also a share a story box included in the bottom of page.
  • 32.
    Flat plan –DPS 1 Picture of the main person in the article. Various movements and props Article content split into easy read sections Break out focused on one era. Can incorporate fashion into this article
  • 33.
    Flat plan –DPS 2 Then talking through what they radio does for local events and their impact. Break out box with music events coming up Introduction on what the radio does in the local area Pictures from inside the radio station
  • 34.
  • 35.
    Rate card • Thiswas used to help me establish how much money I would get from advertising.
  • 36.
  • 37.
    Prices • Major expenses: Printingcosts Insurance Researchers • Overall Cost of Magazine
  • 38.
    Income • • • • Selling advertising space- INCLUDE RATE CRAD Creating advertorials Inserts in the magazine Free with the Northern Echo  Total Income from Advertising space:
  • 39.
  • 40.
    Distribution • • • • Given as asupplement – allows greater coverage Wont cost a lot Will help brand my product Distributed to places where Northern Echo popular • Distributed by comag - similar style and quality - no current magazine published by them
  • 41.
    Conclusion •You asked meto produce a product in any genre which must be self financed and fit the audience range of 16-25. As you can see from within my pitch I have met these aims. My magazine meets them by: •Being 16-24 it covers a large age range meaning I can get a lot of readership and circulation. •Combines two current and popular genres •Gap in the market (no current hybrid) •I enjoy these two genres so can put my own personal taste into the magazine. • A lot more detail and content variations because the two genres are interesting. •It is cheap and affordable for the age range( disposable income)