When asking this question i recieved an equal result of six males and six females. This shows me that music magazines are currently read by both the male and female audience, therefore I have decided that my magazine needs to appeal to both sexes.
Which age group are you?
In asking this question, 75% of people were aged between 17 and 21, and 25% were aged between 10 and 16. This shows that the majority of music magazine readers are in their late teens and early adulthood, this is a fair result as i have given my questionnaire to a variety of age groups. I have decided that although the majority of music magazine readers were aged 17-21, some people under that age also read them. I have decided to aim my magazine at ages 15-19 as it seems that amongst this age group, music magazines are very popular. I will also have personal experience as i am 16, therefore able to relate to teenagers my own age.
Which music genre do you prefer?
66% of people who answered my poll said that they preferred the Rock/Metal genre, 8% said Pop or RnB, 16% said they preferred Dance/Alternative, and 8% preferred another type of music. I have decided to create a music magazine of the Rock genre as this is the genre that appealed to most people who answered my questonnaire. My independant research also shows me that rock magazines like NME and Kerrang tend to be more popular than Pop or RnB magazines like "Q". For my magazine to gain the maximum success and appeal to more people, i will design it specifically in the Rock genre, and may include some indie and metal articles aswell due to personal taste.
How often do you listen to music?
83% of people who answered this question said that they listen to music on a daily basis and 16% said they listen to it more than once a week. This tells me that the majority of young people listen to music very frequently. This means that this audience will be more aware of the frequently changing music scene, and any new bands that may form or become well known. To sustain the interest of my readers i will need to include a variety of bands and artists and inform them of upcoming songs and venues that may interest them.
How much would you be willing to spend on a music magazine?
8% of people who answered this question would be willing to spend less than one pound on a music magazine, 16% of people would be willing to spend up to two pounds, and 75% of people would be willing to spend up to three pounds. Although the majority of young people would be willing to spend up to three pounds on a magazine, i have decided to price mine at one pound for the first few issues to grab the attention of the readers, and then increase the price to two pounds so that my magazine can gain maximum success.
What is your preferred colour scheme for a music magazine?
50% of people said they would prefer a colour scheme of purple, black, and white, 25% of people said they preferred red and black, 8% said black grey and white, and 16% said black, blue and white. I have decided to follow my majority vote and design my colour scheme to be purple, black and white. However, i may include some red as it proved to be quite a popular colour also. I feel that by using purple, black and white i can differentiate my magazine from other magazines like kerrang and NME where typically red and black are used for colour schemes.
Which type of shot would you prefer for a front cover?
50% of people said they would prefer a mid shot, 25% said close up, and 25% said medium long shot. I have decided to use a mid shot so that the reader can see the face of the artist or band member, aswell as the outfit they are wearing as alot of artists in the music industry tend to act as style icons to younger teenagers, therefore they will become interested in seeing the type of outfits worn by them and become more interested in the magazine.
Which title do you prefer for a music magazine?
50% of people said that they would prefer the name "Encore", 25% of people said that they would prefer "SGTM (sounds good to me)", and 25% said they would prefer the name "Reverb". I have decided to name my magazine "Encore" as it sounds more like a rock magazine than the other two names. An encore is when people ask for a band or artist to play more music, showing their passion for it. Due to my other questionnaire results i can see that my target audience are very passionate about music, therefore i feel the name "Encore" supports this.
