My media product is based on an indie/rock genre, similarly to Kerrang! and NME. Therefore I have found due to research that the main audience would be 15-18 and probabally, as seen from writers to NME and Kerrang! ranging up to 25 years old aswell. It is possible that my magazine could represent particular stereotypes but I have tried to keep the social range wide to attract the largest audience as possible.
What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?
IPC Media are the distributor for magzine NME. The distributor of Kerrang! is Bauer consumer Media. Through research Bauer consumer media seems like a suitable distributor for my company because they distribute other magazines that are similar to mine, including 'Q' magazine. This tells me that they are experienced and have knowledge in this genre of magazine and know how to attract the right audience. IPC Media seem to have a range of different magazines - generally for middle aged women. Therefore I would choose a company similar to Bauer's because they have the experience to distribute my magazine well to the right audience. Also, choosing Bauer would mean that I wouldn't have to compete with them for buisness if I were to choose an independent company.
Who would be the audience for your media product?
As found from an ealier questionnaire, the people most likely to read a magazine of my style would be of either gender, aged 15-18. I was limited due to resources and time of only asking candidates between the ages of 11-18 years, therefore I am assuming that people out of this age range (up to 25 years) would be included in my target audience aswell. I assume this because I have seen letters that are sent to NME and Kerrang! from people aged 25.
My audience would be young, fun music lovers. They would have to have interest in bands within my genre, reviews, musical updates and news and the latest releases to be able to enjoy the full effect of my product.
How did you attract/address your audience?
As shown from research (see left) it is clear that the main cover and style play a big part in attracting the audience.
I have made my front cover as bold as possible in the following ways:
(see post)
What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?
During the construction process I feel I have developed my skills to their maximum potential on Adobe Photoshop. I have been able to experiment with Photoshop's limits and it has taught me alot about using the programme and I have picked up many skills that would be useful if working in the media industry.
I have also been introduced to Blogger, which is a new technology to me. The skills I have picked up may become useful in the future.
I have also been introduced to Scribd, which has helped me exploit my potential on blogger. This website has been useful to me and allowed me to try out new things.
Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product?
When I was producing my preliminary task, I was unaware of the capability of Photoshop. Therefore the outcome of my preliminary task was not particuarlly outstanding. However, through the construction process of my full product I have learnt to do things that I had no idea how to do in my preliminary task. Therefore the outcome of my full product is to a higher and more proffesional standard to that of my preliminary.
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