Evaluation Question 4

What would be the audience for your media product?

      I have aimed my music magazine towards teenagers and early adult’s age group (17-19 years old), this is due to this age range being more interested in the music industry not just enjoying music but increase their social life by going to the gigs and concerts. Another reason why I have chosen this age group is due to most concerts/gigs being at this age ranch so the information provided in my magazine will appeal more to them.  The fun pop genre of music appeals to this age more as they have a wider social life so the fun theme of pop is often used in student bars at universities and at social gatherings. The age of which is a crucial time as the start of A levels and university may prevent some people from attending these events, my magazine can provide news about other gigs so my audience be more prepared and can arrange time to go to that particular event. Also with the idea of including a prize of winning tickets to a concert this would persuade my audience more, making my magazine more interesting, noticeable and working with the environment the people are working in (this applies more to university students living away from home) being able to arrange time off to go to a concert can also help relax a person allowing them to forget about their studies or exams.

Also the price of the magazine is reasonable as students would want to save money for university or while they are there, by setting a price at £3.99 the audience is receiving a variety of news and gossip each month.

       My magazine is aimed more towards the female gender this is done by the layout of the front cover, the style of font, the colour scheme and the layout of the magazine itself, however sections of my magazine can appeal to both genders this is done by the list of gigs and concerts, music artists news and the other pieces of information in the magazine all of which can appeal to male and female. The social class of the audience can vary from the type of person who would prefer to stay inside focussing on their studies to the type who has a large social life of which this magazine would be best suited for as the concert locations are a big attraction for social activities.

I have included a list of top twenty songs in the week chart as this will increase the interest of my audience, the chart will allow those who cannot attend the social events can still hear about what songs are most popular also to see any new artists or songs have appeared during the week. I believe the features of which I have included in my magazine would benefit my target audience appealing to the financial side to their life and their social life my magazine provides an equal balance for my audience.