RESEARCH: Questionnaire Feedback

The results of my first question showed that the articles were specific enough to represent the right genre I am trying to portray within my magazine.

The results of my second question showed that my magazine represented the correct target audience I was aiming for for the majority of the time.

The results of my third question showed the majority of people thought the first picture was an 8 out of 10.

The results of the fourth question showed the majority of people rated the second picture a 6 out of 10 therefore making it the least popular picture.

The fifth question showed the majority of people thought this picture was the best out of the three by rating it either 9 or 10 out of 10.

The sixth question gave me all the reasons why the favorite picture from that person was chosen.

The results of the seventh question showed the majority of people prefer to have exclusive interviews in a music magazine.

The results of the eighth question showed the majority of people preferred 'The Blonde is Back' article.

The results of the ninth question showed most people think the artists from my article would use Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter.

The results of the tenth question showed the majority of people would buy a music magazine of this genre.

PRODUCTION: Choosing a Font for my Front Cover

I firstly tried to choose which font was suitable for my image but whilst also portraying the fact it is a music magazine. I found the two fonts which are bold seemed too heavy for my image even though they suited the music magazine style. I then found the font on the screen shot which is below the others became too high fashion although it suited my image. I then found the font shown on the screen shot on the far left which suits my image whilst also portraying a music magazine so therefore is the one I chose.

I then had to decide whether to put the masthead behind the models head or in front of it. I found that putting the masthead behind the models head gave the front cover a more professional look and is therefore the option I decided to use.

RESEARCH: Codes, Forms and Conventions of Music Magazines

Beat Magazine

I found a music magazine called 'Beat Magazine', the codes, forms and conventions of this magazine were slightly more modern than most classic magazine. The front covers are a lot more simplistic than a lot of music magazines and I found this gave it a much more appealing and professional look which I would like to portray through my own magazine. From this I found a lot of inspiration and decided to create my music magazine in a similar style and using the more modern codes, forms and conventions.

RESEARCH: Focus Group

PLANNING: Draft of my Double Page Spread Article

As I am currently unsure of which picture I will be using for my double page spread I have written two articles which suit the two different pictures:

Option 1 – ‘The Beach Hut Boys’

(Sub heading)

Are they the new Backstreet Boys?

(Main Article)

                Cheeky, fun and the new generation, The Beach Hut Boys make their debut album and have their fans falling head over heels! The young duo have created a whirlwind in the pop industry within a matter of days of their album release, we have an exclusive interview just for our readers with all the juicy gossip on how The Beach Hut Boys began…

                “I woke up one morning to thousands of comments and notifications from our You Tube channel…I wondered what on earth had happened whilst I had been asleep!” It became clear from the interview that The Beach Hut Boys became an internet sensation over night! They had been running their You Tube channel for a few years, inconsistently posting videos of the duo singing, not only other artists songs but their own too, and one night their lives completely changed. In the videos the boys are always seen on the beach hence where they got the name ‘The Beach Hut Boys’! The brothers woke up to thousands of positive and supportive notifications on how they should be signed up by a record label and it was clear their fan base was already starting to rise. The brothers were overwhelmed at how popular they had suddenly become. “Not long after, the record label ‘Universal Music Group’ had contacted us via our You Tube channel and immediately signed us up! It was unbelievable”

                The brothers got to work and a few months later, on the 7^th of July 2016 their first ever single was heard on the radio for the very first time. Their fan base was growing and growing by the minute with nothing but kind messages and positive feedback. They were a hit! “I think part of why everyone seems to love us so much is how young we are and it is unusual to find in the pop industry” the youngest of the brothers, Oli aged only 8 years old explains “All we hear now is how cute and adorable we are and everyone loves it! I can’t even walk down the street without someone recognizing me anymore!” The duo shot right to the top of the charts and their fame grew and grew and grew!

                “Our album is going to be released on the 20^th of November and I’m very very excited!” the older brother, Josh, tells us. Who knew such young brothers could win over the hearts of the UK in a couple of months! Incredible! Their album consists of 10 songs, plus the single already released earlier in the year, creating a total of 11 songs. The excitement is building every passing day especially for the very cute, very adorable and very cheeky brother duo! Roll on 20^th of November!

Option 2 – ‘The Blonde is Back’

(Sub heading) 

She is back and better than ever!

(Main Article)

She has the look, she has the fans and now she has her third album. The blonde is back and she’s better than ever. Imo’s third album, ‘’, is due to be released on the 15^th of December 2016 where she will then begin her world tour the following month on the 2^nd of January 2017. We here at Generation were lucky enough to have the first interview with her about her new album and tour! So here is how it went…

                “I’m so lucky and so fortunate to be releasing my third album and going on tour! Ecstatic doesn’t even come close to how I feel right now!” The first words out of Imo’s mouth are purely focused on her excitement about her very busy upcoming schedule; all we heard throughout the interview was positives of the upcoming album and tour. The album took a whole year to create hence why we haven’t heard anything new for what seems like forever! Her fans have been starving to hear new music all through the year and were delighted when a surprise new single was released on the 5^th of June. The single will also be featured on the album. “There are so many collaborations I was lucky enough to have for this album, Justin Bieber and Drake just to name a few!” The suspense builds as we all await to hear these collaborations for the very first time!

                The tour dates (seen on the right) and venues have already been announced with the ticket release on the 1^st of December.  The tickets are sure to sell out in a matter of minutes so be prepared to apply for them quickly! “This is my second tour and I’m extremely excited as we are going to more venues across the world than ever before” The venues being used on this tour are bigger and will hold a lot more adoring fans making this Imo’s biggest tour ever. “January can’t come fast enough! We have already been in rehearsals, choreographing and preparing for at least 4 months and it’s looking really good! I can’t wait for you all to see all the hard work that has been put in and hopefully it will be my best tour yet!”

(Pug – Tour Dates)

2017 ‘’ World Tour

·         2^nd January – Switzerland, Zurich Hallenstadion

·         4^th & 5^th January – Italy, Bologna Unipol Arena

·         7^th January – Spain, Barcelona Palau Sant Jordi

·         8^th January – Spain, Madrid Barclaycard Centre

·         10^th January – Portugal, Lisbon MEO Arena

·         13^th & 14^th January – England, London O2 Arena

·         20^th January – Mexico, Mexico City Foro Sol

·         21^th January – Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico Foro Sol

·         30^th January – Australia, Melbourne Etihas Stadium

·         1^st February – Australia, Sydney ANZ Stadium

·         4^th February – New Zealand, Penrose Mt Smart

·         7^th February – Brazil, Rio de Janeiro Praca da Apoteose

·         11^th February – Brazil, Sao Paulo Allianz Parque

·         17^th February – Ecuador, Quito Estadio Olimpico Athualpa

·         26^th February – Puerto Rico, San Juan Coliseo De Puerto Rico

·         28^th February – Costa Rica, San Jose Estadio Nacional

RESEARCH: Back Story of my Artist

As I am unsure of which double page spread I will be doing I have researched both types of artists to try to help me with my decision. This research is seen below:

Option 1 - 'The Beach Hut Boys'

Name (real name or adopted stage name) Generic connotations of this name	The Beach Hut Boys (Band Name)
Point of their career	Emerging artists, new band starting out.
Purpose of your DPS What is it about?	To inform audiences of the new and upcoming band, a new generation of music artists. Also to encourage and promote their first album, how their careers began.
Audience positioning	Audience should admire them, want to listen to their music and be entertained by them.
What are you encouraging them to do?	Encouraging them to listen to and buy the new album.
Representation	Boy group, young boys (11&8) – no matter what age you are you can create music, pop music.

Option 2 - 'The Blonde is Back'

Name (real name or adopted stage name) Generic connotations of this name	Imo (stage name)
Point of their career	Releasing her 3rd album and going on tour.
Purpose of your DPS What is it about?	Inform details of tour dates, encourage audience to listen and buy the new album and songs.
Audience positioning	Audience envies and wants to be her, likes her style, look and music.
What are you encouraging them to do?	Encouraging the audience to go out and buy the new album, and to buy tickets to see her tour.
Representation	Female artist, aged 18, appeal to teenagers (boys and girls), pop music.

RESEARCH: Why do we Watch TV? Uses and Gratification Theory Video

Uses and Gratification Theory (Video):

*'Audiences being active participants in the exchange of media'.
*The idea that people use the media to satisfy their own needs.
*4 Primary needs which audiences can satisfy with the media:
     1. Surveilance
          - Also described as seeking information.
          - Factual texts e.g. the news, documentaries, newspapers.
          - Not necessary information that you need to know, it satisfies your curiosity.
     2. Personal Identity
          - Tests which reinforce your own values and beliefs.
          - Using it to help discover who you are and what it means to be a man or woman in the 21st                   century.
     3. Personal Relationships
          - Using media when we are bored or lonely.
          - Watching a series and knowing the characters so well you wonder what you'll do without                      them.
          - Evidence of bonds we are able to make with people and characters in the media.
          - Also how it enables personal relationships within our own lives.
          - TV shows you watch just because other people are watching them.
     4. Diversion
          - To a certain extent features in all media texts.
          - Needing something to pass some time or after a long day having somewhere to escape to.
          - By browsing Instagram, playing video games or reading magazines etc.
          - Using media as a diversion and get away from the real world.

How the primary needs apply to me:

*Surveilance
- I read the news on celebrities and the newest gossip within the celebrity world purely because it satisfies my curiosity into their lives.
*Personal Identity
- I read fashion magazines and fashion blogs as they are what interest me and help me to discover what interests me most.
*Personal Relationships
- I watch a program such as 'Geordie Shore' just because my friends were watching it so I would be able to join in when they would be talking about the latest episode.
*Diversion
- I use Instagram or Twitter as my diversion from the real world as it interests me whilst also passing time.