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Audience Research Task 7

I am currently making a music magazine that is aimed at R&B/ Hip Hop fans. I would be very grateful if you could answer the following questions in assisting me narrow down my target audience for my magazine.
1. Are you:
Male: Aged 16-20: Female: Age 20+:

2. Do you listen to R&B/ Hip Hop music?

Yes: No:

3. What elements of an R&B/ Hip Hop song attract you?

The lyrics of the songs: The instruments and vocals used: The image of the artists/bands: The artists featuring on a song:

4. How much would you pay for a music magazine?

Nothing: 1-2: 2-3: 3-4: 4 +:

5. Do you currently buy/read music magazines?

Yes: If yes, please mark question 5. No: If No please go on to answer question 6.

What appeals to you about the music magazines you read?

House Style (colours, font, and language): Your preferred genre of music: Many visual images: Text filled articles: Gossip:

6. Why do you choose not to buy and or read music magazines?

Do not know much about them: They do not interest me: Theyre too expensive: None that are locally available: I use the internet: Other:

7. What would encourage you to buy a music magazine?

Free gifts: Competitions (win CDs, tickets, etc.) Exclusive news and interviews: Dates of oncoming gigs: Artists: Cheap price: Other:

8. Which of the following front covers appeal to you most?

A:

B:

C:

D:

9. What would you like to see on the cover of a Hip Hop music magazine?
Information on what is inside: Price of the magazine: Images: Text: vibrant colours: Informal or formal text:

10. What would you like to see in article of a Hip Hop magazine?
Images: Detailed text: Bright Colours: Chatty language: Informal: Formal: