Task 7
Task 7
Task 7- questionnaire
For my As Media task I am currently researching and in the process of creating a magazine. My
magazine will focus mainly upon the genre Pop. The target audience I am thinking of focusing upon
includes: people who are interested in both mainstream and up to date music. With the target
audience of late teens to early adults including; 16 to 19 year olds. I would be very grateful if you were
to help me by answering the following questions based on Pop music.
What gender are you?
Male
Female
Are you between the ages of 16-19 and have an interest in mainstream music?
Yes
No
What bands which are within the genre of pop do you listen to?
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What attracts you to the genre of pop? (Circle as many as appropriate)
The songs and the lyrics
The bands and the artists
The image of the band, the clothes they wear; appearance ext.
The instruments and vocals used
Any others, please specify below;
How much would you be willing to spend on a music magazine in which is of your chosen genre and
interests you? (Please circle)
Nothing
Less than 1
1 to 2
2 to 3
3 to 4
4 or over
Do you currently read a music magazine?
Yes
Laura Boucher
No
If yes, please specify the music magazine in which you read
If no to the above, why dont you read a music magazine? (Circle as many as appropriate to you)
I dont read magazines in general
Theyre too expensive
There dont seem to be any aimed at people like me, or of the genre I favour
I have no interest in them
I dont know much about them or their features
Any others that apply to you please state below;
What would encourage you to buy a music magazine? What would you like from them? (please circle
however many are applied to you)
Low reasonable price
Competitions (win cds, concerts, tickets, trips ext.)
Free gifts with the magazine
Up to date news and interviews with bands and artists
Information regarding upcoming gigs
Other- please specify below;
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Which of the following magazines would you be most likely to buy/ which do you find most eyecatching/appealing?
Laura Boucher
Please give reasons why this would be the magazine of your preference?
Several images ..
One man image of key artist/band
Musical instruments/ props .
Bright colours ..
Darker colours ..
Other- please specify ..
What specific images/photographs associated with pop music would you like to see on a front cover
and would attract you to a music magazine?
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What contents would you like to see in a pop magazine? (Tick the following youd like to see)
Gig guides
General information about the music scene
Info about specific bands
Artists
Gossip
Latest news
Fashion
Other (please specify)