Broad research

It is evident from the bar chart above that not very many people purchase magazines anymore (1/9 people buy music magazines). I believe this is due to the social media platforms and applications we have available to us. Social media platforms and other news applications allow people to access magazines online maybe for cheaper or even for free meaning people don’t have to make the effort to go out to buy the magazine which is easy access and this could be something I could incorporate into my magazine.

From this data I have collected on Survey Monkey, I am able to understand that the most popular price groups for magazines are £0.01-£1.49 and £1.50-£2.99. As I have given this survey to those who listen to and enjoy Grime, it is clear that I have to keep the price low as it is affordable and the price will stand out to my target audience.

Most of what is listed above I was going to use anyway but the interview was a great idea and I will try my best to slot in at least one within the magazine. I especially like the idea of the list of top Grime artists and I will do this by giving the readers access to a website where they can vote who they think should go on the list.

It is clear that I have to include celebrity gossip, features and information about new releases. I was going to include all the things listed by the respondents but this has just certified the importance of these topics.

Approximately 70% of respondents informed me that the pictures on a magazine cover is the first thing they notice so to ensure I am meeting the requirements of my target audience I will use interesting images along with a punchy colour scheme ensure it stands out from any other magazines which are of the same genre if there are any.