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Brief 3: Magazines and online
You work for an independent media production company. You have been given the task of producing one front cover and the contents page(s) of the first two editions of a new current affairs magazine that is being launched by Dennis and two pages for the working website for the magazine.
Contents pages can be either single or double page spread.
The web pages must promote the new magazine to its target audience and enable fans to interact with the content.
Summary of brief requirements:
• Statement of Intent (approx. 500 words).
• Current affairs magazine covers and contents pages: Two or three pages for each of the first two editions (based on choice of single or double page spread).
• Magazine distribution method: Content must be suitable for retail distribution.
• Number of web pages: One homepage and one linked page.
• Cross-media production target audience: A socially-conscious, 16–25, middle to upmarket demographic.

TASK
Find out what a socially-conscious 16-25 middle to upmarket demographic want in their current affairs magazine and website!
How to find out
Interview with the target audience:
            Questions:
            What do you want to see in this magazine? – current affairs relevant to young people – info on confusing things like inflation, how to do taxes, things you don’t get taught in school but you really need for the future; how to write a cv; what to say during a job interview; how to cook an egg;
Things you don’t know that you feel you should know and you’re too embarrassed to ask – whole section.
Comments section
I don’t get politics – politics explained
Mental health, do I have a mental health problem? How to deal with exam stress, helplines
Am I normal? What is normal? What’s not normal and what can you do about it? Issues such as body image;
Young entrepreneurs – teens who start their own businesses
What can I actually do with a degree in….?
Fast Fashion
Global Warming – what is it really all about?
Who needs to be slapped with a book? Dumb Trump tweets.
Health - Coronovirus – how to stay safe? Actual facts, and myths debunked
Awkward sex myths, different forms of contraception, does this suit you, gender identity, LGBTQ++?
Links to anonymous forums in each section.
Entertainment – new films, awards – Parasite
International News
UK News
How to stay safe at festivals
Here to help – audience can send in questions – live chat?
Subscription offer – can become a member and get benefits such as money off vouchers; or can just comment anonymously

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