Survey Conclusion

The result of my online questionnaire (which was completed by the public) shows interesting reading based on the 9 questions that were asked. 90% of the public would prefer the magazine to be based on band information to Solo Artist with 23.33%. This indicates that in today climate bands are deemed to be found more interesting that solo artists. When designing my magazine I intended to in-corporate this. Nearly 67% of the public would choose the magazine to be imaged based. When designing my magazine I intend to add many pictures to fit the needs of the public. The majority of the public voted that they would prefer the colour scheme to be genre based. I will make certain indie friendly colours are used such as reds, which are can be found in indie magazine such as NME and Q magazine. The public have indicate that they would prefer both news of up coming albums & gigs making them joint favourites as both scored 62.07%. I will ensure that at least one of these topics is used for my double page spread article. When asked sexual preference for genre music although the public voted ‘don’t mind’ at 46.67 male artists came a close second with 40%, meaning I will hold no sexual preference when designing the publication. However, I will try to use a male model if possible. My target audience is based around 16-18 year olds who are more likely to buy the magazine due to it being the younger generation that are more in tuned to indie music. I will bear this in mind when planning my topics for the magazine to ensure my magazine gets properly marketed. The majority of the public are willing to pay up to £3 for each publication. Suggesting my magazine should not exceed the £3 mark even if is more of a high end product. The most popular preference of magazine release is weekly, so I intend to release a new promising music magazine every week. As I could not come up with a name for my product I let the general public decided upon a name for my magazine. The most popular and suitable recommendation for the magazine was Euphoria which I have chosen to keep. 

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Costuming

Reader Profile

Flynn(aged 17), is a college student from London with a real passion for music. Currently Flynn is a drummer for a indie rock band called 'Spanish Class' and played at major festivals such as Glastonbury and Leeds. When Flynn is not practicing he is often researching obscure indie band which are perhaps not very well know or trying to book gigs to see some of his favourite bands. Music wise Flynn listens to artists such as, Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, Alt J, Foals, Tame Impala, MGMT, The 1975, Arcade Fire, and the Kooks. Flynn currently has a monthly perscription with NME and is a fond reader of it, he states 'NME has help me to keep on top of indie music as well as provided me with the necessary resources for up coming gigs and festivals. Flynn also uses the magazine as a fashion resource, to keep up with the new 'Indie' trends as well as the music.

Survey

Audience Research Survey from DariuszMurray

Magazine Analysis

Magazine Analysis from DariuszMurray