Magazine Research

NME MagazineBrand Desription:

NME.COM is Europe's biggest and most viewed music website. It has earned worldwide respect for its rock music news and features, which are updated around the clock. With 1.3 million unique users generating over 13 million page impressions nme.com is the U.K.'s premier music content website. It offers unparalleled access to an affluent young audience and a unique opportunity to communicate with them in an environment that they relate to and return to frequently - 63% visit the site weekly or more frequently*. The nme.com audience is made up of key demographic groups that can be difficult to target through other media.

Website- http://www.nme.com/Price- £2.20Frequency- WeeklyIssue Size- 70 pages

Regular Content: gig guide, new music releases, this weeks top 20, concert and music reviews, fanmail and track of the week.

Recent Feature Articles: Rihanns new tour interview, Noel Gallagher, and Florence's new album release.

The publisher of NME is IPC Media. http://www.ipcmedia.com/

Here is a screen shot of the NME Media Pack. The rest of the information I found was from

buying the magazine myself.

Q MagazineBrand Description:

The UK's biggest selling monthly music magazine, Q is the arbiter of quality music. The magazine sits at the heart of a cross-platform brand that discovers great music of substance for its consumers. The Q brand has developed a worldwide reputation as a trusted and premium quality voice of musical authority amongst fans, musicians and the music industry alike - one that is founded upon Q's unrivalled access, world-beating exclusives and outstanding production values. This reputation is extended not only through the magazine but also across online, radio, TV and on into Q's unique events, which encompass exclusive, intimate live shows with major stars and the world famous annual Q Awards.

Website- http://www.qthemusic.com/Price- £3.99Frequency- MonthlyIssue Size- 110-130 pages per issue.

Recent Feature Articles: Awards count down, Stone Roses Reunite? And Zane Lowes next-big-thing short list announced.

Regular Content: Q5O- the essential album tracks of the month, live concerts, music and film reviews, and new releases.

The publisher of Q Magazine is H. Bauer Publishing Ltd.http://www.bauer.co.uk/

Here is the Q Media Pack I took most of my research from and the regular content and feature articles, I found on their website.

Mojo MagazineBrand Description:

Mojo is the world's biggest UK music magazine, delivering a monthly dose of world class journalism and iconic photography. It represents a carefully crafted musical archive, providing its audience with an authentic, independent and emotional connection to the music. Classic sits comfortably with cutting edge, with quality and integrity being constant.

Website- http://www.mojo4music.com/blog/Price- £4.30Frequency- MonthlyIssue Size- 150 Pages

Regular Content: Free CD regularly included along with competitions promoted.

Recent Feature Articles: A Bert Jansch Tribute, and Vivian Stanschall Lives again.

The publisher of Mojo Magazine is H. Bauer Publishing Ltd.http://www.bauer.co.uk/

This is the Media Pack for Mojo magazine, which I didn't find very useful so I got the rest of the information from buying the magazine myself.