1. Out of the two main publishing houses
in the uk, Bauer media and IPC, I
think IPC is better suited and would be
more likely to distribute my
magazine; this is on the basis that they have two already existing music
magazines originally based on the rock/indie genre, which is the genre I
tried to represent in the design and content of my magazine. Although
UNCUT magazine’s target audience is aimed at the older generation and
people who grew up with or listen to 70’s/80’s rock, NME is aimed at a
much younger generation like my own, 16-24 year olds. I would also say
that like my own, the two magazines are aimed at a male audience simply
because the genre they represent is a lot more orientated around that
gender.
I also feel that the design of my cover fits well with their message,
especially NME, because of the simple yet effect layout; though my
magazine isn’t an exact replica of NME it has its similarities, like the
placing and bold style of the masthead, the style of layout in terms of
cover lines, the bands featured and the style of writing in their articles is
rather similar to mine with its narrative format, yet it is relatable to
younger audiences with the language used.