Print advertising remains an important part of promoting artists and their music, according to a 2012 Forbes article. While many businesses have moved advertising online due to lower costs, greater exposure, and convenience, print ads still have value as a tangible marketing tool that can effectively target specific audiences. Magazines like Q Magazine have historically hosted advertisements that introduced new albums and singles from pop artists and further boosted popularity through articles, showing how print remains a viable advertising method despite magazines' declining readership over the years.