5. How did you attract/address your audience?

Firstly, I created a questionnaire and got numerous people to fill them in. I asked them questions which included their favourite magazines, colours, artists, bands etc and also when they buy their magazines. I then used this

information when designing my magazine.

I used this information to help me when deciding the details for my magazine. For example, the artists/bands included, the price, the amount of detail included etc.

My questionnaire research told me that red, black and white were the most popular colours that the audience would like to be on my magazine products. It also told me that the audience would like my magazine to be published weekly,

with the price being between £2.50 and £3. Therefore, I have used red, black and white as the colour scheme for my magazine, priced it at £2.80 and

publishing it monthly. Additionally, I asked the audience what their favourite artists/bands are. I used this information when deciding my cover lines and feature articles. For example, results were Florence and the Machine, The

Wombats, Maroon 5, Arctic Monkeys:

Audience FeedbackDue to my audience feedback, the results are as followed:

1. The most favourable things that were on my questionnaires were:• ‘The Title: because it is big, bold and colourful which makes it stand out’• ‘The image of Becky Byrne :because it is in the middle of the page and attracts their attention’• ‘The Coverlines: because they are of well known/recognisable artists’

2. Comments that I received on the image of Becky Byrne were:ConfidentArrogantQuirkyDifferentUniqueAn individual styleFunkyQuite strong minded, makes her own decisions

This is exactly how I wanted the audience to perceive Becky, as this is what I was aiming for when taking the pictures.

3. According to the readers, the things that attract their attention on the contents page are:• ‘The image of Becky Byrne’ • ‘The column of text ‘• ‘All of the images ‘• ‘The red boxes containing on the cover, features and regulars ‘

4. Comments on the layout of the contents page were:• ‘I like it because there is not too much writing, and plenty of pictures’• ‘I like it because it is laid out neatly and everything is clear to read’ • ‘I like the way the everything is in line and has its own space on the page, is isn't squashed together ‘

5. Comments on the picture of Becky Byrne on the contents page were:• ‘I like it because it shows a different side to Becky, its shows that she is quite vulnerable, which is good because it enablesthe audience/reader to relate to her.’• ‘I like the image because it allows you to see a different side to Becky, also you can see her shoes more clearly, which are very nice’

6. Comments on the band on the double page spread are:Funny Weird Strange, but in a good way Energetic Like to have fun Always have a laugh Don't take life too seriously Enjoy what they do

Although they were described as weird and strange, I am pleased with this, because I wanted to portray them as a fun loving, energetic, happy-smiley band that don’t take life too seriously. On the contents page I used an image where they were being serious and had straight faces, so I thought I would show their fun-loving side on the double page spread.

I am pleased with the results and comments of the audience feedback.