Title Analysis

Research into titles

As you can here these are three of the most well known music magazines. All of their titles are short and snappy, this is something that I will think about when brainstorming my titles. 

• NME- is abbreviated- this makes it relatable to the younger generation as they talk in text slang, therefore it will attract them
• Vibe- Is instantly a word related to music, therefore if i called my magazine something like this there would be no confusion with what the theme of the magazine is 
• Q- is just a very well known magazine, its short title makes it easy too remember

Magazine Title Ideas

As you can see I have brainstormed 10 possible magazine titles. I have developed the names by looking at previous magazines and also thinking of words related to that genre of music. As my genre is dance/house music, I need to pick a title that is appropriate and well suited to that genre and the target audience will instantly recognize and relate to when they see the magazine.

I have narrowed my titles down to 5, i feel that all of these relate well to the genre of music and the target audience will be able to identify the title and instantly recognize the magazine as as genre of music they like.

 I have chosen BPM which stands for 'Bass Per Minute' I feel that this title relates well to the genre of music and as well as this BPM is also a music festival therefore it will be easily identified as a dance magazine. The initials make it catchy and they stand out.

I have chosen DHC which stands for 'Dance House Central' I feel that this title fits well with the genre of music that i have chosen. 'Dance' is instantly recognisable and therefore the target audience will immediately realise that that is the genre of music they like. 'Central' suggests it is something of great importance and therefore the readers will be interested in whats inside the magazine. The fact that it is initials makes it stand out and unique from most other magazines.

I have chosen Bass, I feel that the word Bass is instantly associated with music and therefore it will not get confused with other types of magazines. As well as this, being three letters it draws more attention to the magazine. It also is similar to an onomatopoeia.

I have chosen HMM which stands for 'House Music Magazine' this is because i feel it is relatable to the genre of music i have chosen to do. Including music in the title makes it easily identifiable and the fact that it is house music again narrow`s it down for the target market. The fact that it is initials makes it stand out and catchy.

As you can see I asked the members of my class which header they think I should pick. The majority said DHC - the feedback i gained from them is that it is initials and a short word therefore will be easy to remember as it is catchy, it relates well to the genre of music I have chosen and it will be easily identified by my target market.