Ill Manors: Print platform initial tasks

Men's Health Magazine

1) Identify the target audience (demographics/psychographics) for this magazine. How is that particular audience attracted? 
The target audience for this magazine would be a B/C demographic, all male, interested in sports and are health conscious, mainly readers who are after more interesting and rewarding careers, less stress and more contentment, a healthier body, a better sex life and more style. The pschographics would be aimed at mainly reformers, people who want change/reinvent and enlightenment in their life and this can be done through becoming more healthier. 

2) Does the article do more than just entertain? How? (Think of Uses and Gratifications theory)
The article informs and gives tips of how Ben Drew lost weight through taking jogs around the park. The article helps the reader form a personal identity - if they want to reinvent and change to a healthier lifestyle. The article include the element of diversion as it provides entertainment for fans of Plan B and keeps them updated with his lifestyle. 

3) Does this text allow the audience to participate/contribute? (E.g. leave comments) How is this different to the print version of the magazine?
Men's Health allows the audience to participate by letting them leave comment on the actual page. 

4) What codes/conventions of print interviews can you find in the article? 
Images of Plan B - the article is all about his fitness and healthier lifestyle, this enhances his star image
Colour scheme - the titles are teal colour, this promotes sophistication 

5) How is narrative used to tell a story in each interview? Clue: what is it that keeps the reader interested in the article?
The article uses dialogue from Plan B himself and how himself changed his ways, this engages with the reader because the dialogue is coming from Plan B himself and isn't made up by a journalist.

6) What synergy can you find between this text and the broadcast examples we have studied?
Both the print interview and the interview with SBTV show how Plan B is working hard to achieve something. 

NME Magazine 

1) Identify the target audience (demographics/psychographics) for this magazine. How is that particular audience attracted?
 NME is a music magazine which targets mainly men aged between 17-30, this target audience would be classed as C1,C2 or D on the standard occupational classification, meaning people between lower middle class/skilled working class and working class are all targets of this specific magazine publication. As NME stands for New Musical Express, it appeals to people with an interest in new music and artists and/or people in a band. Over the 60 year NME has been published, many famous musicians have starred on the front cover. Musicians such as Elvis Presley, Tom Jones and The Rolling Stones all featured on the front cover of NME many times.Mainly male artists are featured on the magazines front cover but there has been a few women such as Grace Jones and Madonna.More recently however, female artists such as Lily Allen and Lana Del Rey have feature on the cover. NME appeals to a variety of countries also as different musicians from all over the world have featured on the front cover.  NME appeals to its audience by using well known artists and stories that people want to read about. As the target audience are most likely interested in festivals and concerts, NME also provides line-ups to upcoming gigs etc
This magazine would appeal to people who seek enlightenment, entertainment and adventure

2) Does the article do more than just entertain? How? (Think of Uses and Gratifications theory)
The article informs the audience about political affairs as well as Plan B's overall opinion

3) Does this text allow the audience to participate/contribute? (E.g. leave comments) How is this different to the print version of the magazine?
Yes, the audience have the chance to voice their opinion and give back their feedback.

4) What codes/conventions of print interviews can you find in the article? 
There is an image of Plan B to help promote his star image and make his brand image more appealing because he's discussing political issues. 


5) How is narrative used to tell a story in each interview? Clue: what is it that keeps the reader interested in the article?
Plan B is discussing political affairs which his fans wouldn't usually associate him with because he's more urban and street. Plan B is giving insight into his opinion on the political world and how it affects the youth. This target a different set of a target audience, more teens because he's educating them about the reality of society isolating types of groups, e.g. such as the working class

6) What synergy can you find between this text and the broadcast examples we have studied?
This text links with the Tedx lecture because they both discuss the theme of politics and a justification for why the government isolate certain type of groups in society.

The Guardian

1) Identify the target audience (demographics/psychographics) for this magazine. How is that particular audience attracted?
Ages 25 - 44, ABC1 more educated people, 55% males, people in professional jobs such as teachers, doctors etc.. people who may own an iPhone so they can download the guardian app and keep updated on the way to work. Well educated, graduated from Uni and interested in politics and the economy.

2) Does the article do more than just entertain? How? (Think of Uses and Gratifications theory)
The article helps to inform, seen as a source of 'surveillance' to keep updated on the media world. However, entertainment is key as it discusses the interests of a hip-hop artist which is different for a sophisticated broadsheet like the guardian, 

3) Does this text allow the audience to participate/contribute? (E.g. leave comments) How is this different to the print version of the magazine?
Yes, people are allowed to comment and give their opinion

4) What codes/conventions of print interviews can you find in the article? 
Tagline which summarises the articles purpose, central image to help the audience identity 
Plan B - he looks smart and sophisticated, away from his urban/street look

5) How is narrative used to tell a story in each interview? Clue: what is it that keeps the reader interested in the article?
The audience gain insight into Plan B's new business ventures, this shows him in a positive light as he isn't associated with crime.

6) What synergy can you find between this text and the broadcast examples we have studied?
This relates to the Jonathan Ross shows, particularly how he discusses his business ventures and trying to work in film.

GQ

1) Identify the target audience (demographics/psychographics) for this magazine. How is that particular audience attracted?
Between the ages of 28 - 36, 66% males, over 61% of readers are educated, have high interest in high-end fashion, style and culture. This could appeal to reformers who may be experimenting a new style, but mainly mainstreamers who want an insight on new fashion, the most popular brands and want an understanding of learning about different cultures.

2) Does the article do more than just entertain? How? (Think of Uses and Gratifications theory)
The article informs the reader on Plan B's view of rioters and a justification for their actions especially across pop culture, in reference to Jay-Z's 'No Church In The World' video. This interview helps develop personal identity and for people start to form their own opinions.

3) Does this text allow the audience to participate/contribute? (E.g. leave comments) How is this different to the print version of the magazine?
Yes, people are allowed to leave comments and give their opinion.

4) What codes/conventions of print interviews can you find in the article? 
Title, tagline - relating to article's discussion and quotes from Plan B direct.

5) How is narrative used to tell a story in each interview? Clue: what is it that keeps the reader interested in the article?
The article is written sophisticated to help Plan B voice his opinion to a more upper-class and educated audience. 

6) What synergy can you find between this text and the broadcast examples we have studied?
This relates to the Tedx lecture as he's providing a justification for the youth's actions.