2. How does your media product represent particular social groups?

My front cover has a female wearing boots and holding a guitar in the dominate image showing that this is the focal point for the magazine this week. This outfit is almost like a uniform for country music fans appealing straight away to a female audience. As country is a genre of music that is only popular in concentrated areas of the United States, it has a particular social group. These groups are usually small town Americans where neighbours gathers together on a weekend to socialise with music. This was the main reason why I called my magazine Hometown as it is a family orientated magazine. I wanted a fun, simple feel to it and this is shown by images in the magazine. For example the image of ‘Kathy McGraw’ is bright and happy, giving a light-hearted feel to the page. Also the image of ‘Kenny Chesney’ is moody and confident; this shows his personality because once the article is read the reader will understand why he is so arrogant about his music.

The magazine also appeals to readers that are already in the country music industry, for example agents and artists might use it to find information about upcoming artist and gossip about rival artists. The colours chosen were to represent a calm and easy going lifestyle, like the music portrays. The girl on the cover is not a model, she is the girl next door. This helps the reader to relate to the message of the magazine, it shows that anybody can enjoy country music and might want to give a go.

2.How does your media product represent particular social groups?

My front cover has a female wearing boots and holding a guitar in the dominate image showing that this is the focal point for the magazine this week. This outfit is almost like a uniform for country music fans appealing straight away to a female audience. As country is a genre of music that is only popular in concentrated areas of the United States, it has a particular social group. These groups are usually small town Americans where neighbours gathers together on a weekend to socialise with music. This was the main reason why I called my magazine Hometown as it is a family orientated magazine. I wanted a fun, simple feel to it and this is shown by images in the magazine. For example the image of ‘Kathy McGraw’ is bright and happy, giving a light-hearted feel to the page. Also the image of ‘Kenny Chesney’ is moody and confident; this shows his personality because once the article is read the reader will understand why he is so arrogant about his music.

The magazine also appeals to readers that are already in the country music industry, for example agents and artists might use it to find information about upcoming artist and gossip about rival artists. The colours chosen were to represent a calm and easy going lifestyle, like the music portrays. The girl on the cover is not a model, she is the girl next door. This helps the reader to relate to the message of the magazine, it shows that anybody can enjoy country music and might want to give a go.