Basic facts-
In the UK, there are over 3000 different “consumer magazines” but most of the main magazine titles are owned and published by a relatively small number of companies. There companies often publish magazines that are in competition with each other.
In the UK, there are over 3000 different “consumer magazines” but most of the main magazine titles are owned and published by a relatively small number of companies. There companies often publish magazines that are in competition with each other.
Magazine as a Business-
Magazines exist to make money for their owners. So magazines make most of their money through selling advertising space-“selling eyeballs to advertisers”. Advertisers like magazines because they enable them to reach very specific “niche” audiences.
Magazines exist to make money for their owners. So magazines make most of their money through selling advertising space-“selling eyeballs to advertisers”. Advertisers like magazines because they enable them to reach very specific “niche” audiences.
Magazine Circulation-
Magazine publishers keep a close eye on their circulation figures, i.e. how many magazines they sell each week/month. Circulation figures are gathered by the Audit Bureau of Circulation (ABC).
Magazine publishers keep a close eye on their circulation figures, i.e. how many magazines they sell each week/month. Circulation figures are gathered by the Audit Bureau of Circulation (ABC).
Questions-
Which music Magazines are published by;
a)IPC? NMA
b) Bauer? Heat, Kerrang, Q
c) Future Publishing? Classic rock, Computer music, Future music, Guitar aficionado, Guitar legends, Guitar techniques, Guitar world, Guitarist, Metal hammer, Revolver, Rhythm, Total guitar.
Which music Magazines are published by;
a)IPC? NMA
b) Bauer? Heat, Kerrang, Q
c) Future Publishing? Classic rock, Computer music, Future music, Guitar aficionado, Guitar legends, Guitar techniques, Guitar world, Guitarist, Metal hammer, Revolver, Rhythm, Total guitar.
What are the current figures of;
a)NME? 14.3%
b) Mojo? 4.8%
c) Uncut? 10.9%
d) Kerrang? 2.2%
e) Q? 10.1%
a)NME? 14.3%
b) Mojo? 4.8%
c) Uncut? 10.9%
d) Kerrang? 2.2%
e) Q? 10.1%
Name at least 5 more UK music magazines each with a different musical focus/audience?
1. Spin- their style of music in the magazine consists of; hard core punk, alternative country, reggae, world music, experimental rock and jazz.
2. Vibe- It is a music and entertainment magazine, the publication predominantly features; R&B, hip hop, music artists, actors and entertainers. This music magazine did shut down in summer 2009.
3. Mixmag- It is British dance music and clubbing magazine. It covers dance events, reviews music and club nights.
4. Creem- It’s a monthly Rock ‘n’ Roll music magazine and it was the only Rock ‘n’ Roll magazine in the 1969.
5. Clash- Is a popular music & fashion magazine based in the UK modern bands e.g. Coldplay, as well as hip hope artists Jay-Z & Kanye West. It also features reviews.
1. Spin- their style of music in the magazine consists of; hard core punk, alternative country, reggae, world music, experimental rock and jazz.
2. Vibe- It is a music and entertainment magazine, the publication predominantly features; R&B, hip hop, music artists, actors and entertainers. This music magazine did shut down in summer 2009.
3. Mixmag- It is British dance music and clubbing magazine. It covers dance events, reviews music and club nights.
4. Creem- It’s a monthly Rock ‘n’ Roll music magazine and it was the only Rock ‘n’ Roll magazine in the 1969.
5. Clash- Is a popular music & fashion magazine based in the UK modern bands e.g. Coldplay, as well as hip hope artists Jay-Z & Kanye West. It also features reviews.
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