1. Mission Statement
The name of my magazine is ‘Pop-Tastic’ it is a new, fun and vibrant magazine written for young
teens, which specialises in the pop genre containing exciting and jam packed gossip of their favourite
celebrity idols and inspirational artists. This magazine will be on sale weekly to ensure all fans of the
magazine are u to date with gossip and not missing out on any needed information about their
favourite celebrity stars. It will be sold in local newsagent’s stores and in shopping centre stores such
as ‘Claires’ and it will cost £2.00.
There will be several topics throughout the magazine one mainly being a Top 40 section stating all
the popular music songs which are currently in the charts. It will also feature a section dedicated to a
certain boy band such as ‘one Direction’ or a female artist like ‘Ariana Grande’. Furthermore, it will
contain a double page spread of this seasons fashion ideas and what to wear and where to get it
from. It will alongside show images of their favourite artists wearing the same look to give them
inspiration to be more like them. It features a section of fun days out with friends, good things to do
when out and about and exciting places to visit in London. In addition to these topics, there will be a
beauty section containing information of new make-up and where you can purchase these items.
Linking to this section, every two weeks the magazine will contain a free gift linked to beauty to
attract the target audience, the free gift may be a set of mini ‘Barry M’ nail varnishes or a new
exclusive lip gloss.
My magazine promises to deliver inspiration, information, entertainment and encouragement as the
entire magazine links to their favourite activities and interests. It focuses on a particular age range
(13-16) therefore, it is important it knows what is expected to entertain and inform this age range.
‘PopTastic’ magazine believes it is important that young teens are encouraged to live their youth to
the best of their ability and to have as much fun as possible and this magazine is sure to give all the
entertainment they need and more! It also encourages them t chase their dreams and to make sure
they can achieve anything they want to. They are encouraged to make new friends and to spend
time with family and friends and to experience new things. It makes sure they feel part of a
community when buying the magazine as it shares the same interests as them. The style of the
magazine is overall fun, it is bright and eye catching fulfilled with colour.
The core reader of my magazine is a young girly teen who is full of joy and aspiration to do what she
loves. She is someone who ensures her and her loved ones happiness is achieved at all times, she is
someone who is comforting and always there when her close friends are in need of someone to talk
to. She is interested in all things fun, fashionable and inspired by her favourite celebrities.
