1) Identify the target audience (demographics/psychographics) for this magazine. How is that particular audience attracted?
The target audience of this interview is men who want to tone up due to their profession. For example, Plan B as a director wanted to feel and look like a committed director and motivated. He proved this by working hard and losing weight reinventing himself as a film director.
2) Does the article do more than just entertain? How? (Think of Uses and Gratifications theory)
Personal relationships as its using the media to engage with the audience and their emotions about toning up motivating them.
Personal identity as an individual may read this article and be motivated by how Plan B shared his journey into becoming what he is today, and how much he had to give up such as his suits however, he felt good about it in the end because he reached his target
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?
The text does not allow the audience to participate or contribute, however it does include 'post your comments' on the bottom of the page for a facebook page which gives access to only social website users.
4) What codes/conventions of print interviews can you find in the article?
Central image - image of Plan B during his photo shoot with a caption underneath giving the prices of his suit which he gave away to his friend as it was too big for him.
Central image 2 - image of Plan B during his shoot with the same caption giving prices of his suit
Subtitles - 5 different headings in the article to suggest how he reached his goal
5) How is narrative used to tell a story in each interview? Clue: what is it that keeps the reader interested in the article?
Quotations have been used in this article to tell a story, as under each heading there is a quotation from Plan B talking about what he done to reach him goal, and what gave him motivation, motivating the audience.
6) What synergy can you find between this text and the broadcast examples we have studied?
Although Mens health targets Bens fitness and his story in becoming more motivated to become healthier, the synergy is present as he talks about being on set and about his political beliefs, a sub heading to one of the questions in the text is 'On his new film, iLL Manors, and last summer's riots' which portrays significance towards his ideology which is incorporated in his film.
NME Magazine interview
1) Identify the target audience (demographics/psychographics) for this magazine. How is that particular audience attracted?
NME stands for New Musical Express, targetting people with interest towards new music, artists or people in a band. The target audience for NME is males aged between 17-30, this audience would be classed as C1,C2 or D on the standard occupational classification, this means that it is aimed at people between the skilled working class and lower middle class.
2) Does the article do more than just entertain? How? (Think of Uses and Gratifications theory)
the article amuses and entertain the readers as well as informing the audience of Plan Bs political ideology and displays his perception on how the riots were triggered and provoked by the government.
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 it does allow you to contribute to the page and express your opinions however this is limited as you have to 'log in' to type in a comment.
4) What codes/conventions of print interviews can you find in the article?
The quote in the middle of the article suggests a political ideology and the wording attracts the reader, especially as they are younger and are more likely to understand the meaning of the words and could relate as they might use this language
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 narrative is generated by his quotes and speech, this interests the reader as they get a better more clearer insight on his view. Furthermore, Ben Drew has expressed his thoughts on the political controversy displaying David Camerson as the 'villain' in the story.
6) What synergy can you find between this text and the broadcast examples we have studied?
synergy can be found in the television broadcast and in the article as viewers watch the programme due to there being many famous people on and so its a similar reason for the article. People read it because Plan B is in it.
Guardian interview
1) Identify the target audience (demographics/psychographics) for this magazine. How is that particular audience attracted?
The target audience for this magazine is solus as 83% is the target audience for a guardian magazine. Also there would be more males who are targeted to this magazine.
2) Does the article do more than just entertain? How? (Think of Uses and Gratifications theory)
This article goes in depth about Ben Drew growing up, this identification not only entertains however informs and creates 'personal identification'
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 it does however after a certain time period making it aviable to people who have the time to be able to read the magazines. Maybe more part timers.
'The discussion is closed for comments.'
4) What codes/conventions of print interviews can you find in the article?
The article has two central images at the top of the page and towards the middle.
The first image is a picture of Plan B looking powerful and the second image is a picture of Riz Ahmed in the actual movie Ill Manors, looking towards a mirror, pointing a gun at himself in it.
5) How is narrative used to tell a story in each interview? Clue: what is it that keeps the reader interested in the article?
In terms of narrative Ben speaks about equilibrium and disequilibrium's which turn out to be restoration although the journey was difficult
6) What synergy can you find between this text and the broadcast examples we have studied?
Synergy has been used in the DVD extra and in this article. This is because they both talk about Plan Bs life and how it has allowed Plan B to come up with the idea of making the film and linking it to his past life.
GQ magazine article
1) Identify the target audience (demographics/psychographics) for this magazine. How is that particular audience attracted?
The target audience for this magazine is mainly women/girls as the different tabs in the magazine include 'fashion' 'watches' 'girls'
2) Does the article do more than just entertain? How? (Think of Uses and Gratifications theory)
It also informs the audience about how teenagers get into following the life of being a chav, as it shows the reasons and what influences their behaviour. The whole article is based on the riots and full of Plan B's 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?
The text does allow the audience to participate and contribute, as there's a whole section for 'comment' giving them a chance to share their opinions on the article.
4) What codes/conventions of print interviews can you find in the article?
Headline - the headline of the article is presented clearly at the top of the page bold and big allowing the audience to identify it and tune into the magazine
Central image - there is a image of Plan B on set recording/taking shots giving the audience a glimpse of him on set
Video - his music video is published on the magazine, a link a youtube video giving the audience a sight of his video without having to open a new link as its on the page.
Subtitles - subtitles included with different stories, and the interview as the questions are presented clearly on the left hand side of the magazine.
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 interview in my opinion is the technique that keeps the reader interested in the magazine as the questions used are really interesting, they are linked to the riots, and the questions are based upon his opinions on the generation and how society has caused 'chavs'
6) What synergy can you find between this text and the broadcast examples we have studied?
Synergy can be found in the music video, as well as a radio/tv broadcast as the interview can be recorded and played on broadcasts that are targeting to audience who would view Plan B's interview.
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