To find out what would be best for my magazine i have used a focus group to help me decide my design. This will help me as i will get a further detailed response than my questionnaire. I have chosen to ask Ellie, Matilda and Becca as they are in the age that i am trying to attract.
Emma- What name do you think would be best for my indie rock magazine out of 'Diverse', 'Majesty', 'Rhythm', and 'Conform'?
Matilda- personally my favourite would be 'Rhythm' because i like that it sticks to the music idea, but i do like 'Diverse' so either would be good!
Becca- yeah, i like 'Diverse' it goes with the different controversial indie style
Ellie- see i do like 'Majesty' but i don't think its right for a indie rock magazine, so i agree with Becca 'Diverse' is my favourite.
Emma- what colour scheme do you think would look best on a indie rock magazine? burgundy, blue and white or black white and red, or blue red and black?
Ellie- either black white and red or blue red and black because i think red sticks to the typical conventions of a rock magazine.
Matilda- see i only like black white and red as it keeps it more simple, this way you can brighten up your magazine with the pictures you use.
Becca- i agree that way your magazine will still look professional and won't look messy.
Emma- How much would you pay for a music magazine? £3, £4 or £2.50?
Becca- £4 is way too much for a magazine, i wouldn't buy it if it was that much.
Ellie- i think that too , Either £2.50 or £3 would be better.
Matilda- yeah, i think £3 would be best, its not to cheep to make it come across as a bad magazine but not to expensive to make people not by it.
Emma- What location do you think i should photograph my images? Brick lane, South Bank, Central London or Camden?
Ellie- i really like camden, only because of the background that you can find of graffiti, it will make your magazine really stand out.
Matilda- yeah i like camden as well, your magazine will look really interesting with the indie type background. although you could go the opposite way and use the rural area or central london.
Becca- no i don't think Central ?London will work very well, use brick lane or camden to stick with the edgy indie rock style.
Emma- What colour would be best for my logo? white and black, blue and black or red and black?
Matilda- well as i like the colour scheme of red black and white i think you should go with red and black or black and white. personally id like red and black as it will stand out more.
Ellie- well i do like the idea blue but it won't go with red if you decide to go for that colour scheme, just stick to red and black i think.
Becca- i agree just stick to red and black.
Emma- How often should my magzine be published? monthly, yearly or weekly?
Ellie- yearly is way to long , either weekly or monthly depending on how many stories could be found.
Matilda- don't do weekly! you wont have enough time in between, the magazine will become repetitive.
Becca- Yeah go with monthly that allows enough time to perfect the magazine.
Emma- Would you like it if my magazine had the opportunity to win a competition?
Ellie- yeah i really like that idea, it will give your magazine a selling point.
Becca- i agree, as long as it doesn't become a large focal point of your magazine and take way form the actual point.
Matilda- no you should, the whole point is to sell the magazine, this will help out with that.
Emma- What is your favour artist? lily allen, marina and the diamond, churches or two door cinema club?
Ellie- i like lily allen the best, she could also be an icon for the buyers making fans of hers buy it.
Matilda- you could say that about all there fans, i think marina and the diamond or two door cinema club would be better for the type of magazine you are making.
Becca- i agree with ellie about lily allen but i do like marina and the diamond.
Emma- What article would you like to read in my magazine? Interviews, Celebrity gossip or reviews?
Becca- Reviews would be boring and wouldn't go very well with a music magazine
Ellie- yeah that is true, celebrity gossip will make the magazine a lot more interesting it will grab the attention of the reader, definitely use that!
Matilda- i like the idea of celebrity gossip but in using interviews you can have celebrity gossip as well.
Emma- Would it interest you if my magazine had adverts for upcoming gigs?
Matilda- yeah why not, obviously it won't be a focal point but it will bring in a larger audience if you use lots of artists.
Ellie- i think thats a good idea, definitely do it.
Becca- but i don't think you need it, only if you need to fill in space use it i think.
