Questionnaire

Questionnaire

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  Lauren Barrett The aim and purpose of this questionnaire is to gain feedback for my idea to create a new indie/indie-rock magazine. 1. Age? Under 16 16-18 19-21 22-25 26-30 Over 30 2. Gender? Male Female 3. Employment status? Unemployed Student Part-Time Full-Time 4. Town of residence? Harlow Chelmsford Brentwood Sawbridgeworth Epping Stevenage Ware Bishop’s Stortford Cheshunt Other………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5. Hobbies and interests (choose two)? Sports Arts & Design Music/Concerts Socializing Shopping Dance Film/Cinema Photography Reading Other………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6. On average, how often do you buy or read magazines? Daily Weekly Biweekly Monthly Once every few months Once a year Never 7. Approximately, how many music-magazines have you bought in the last 6 months? None 1-3 4-6 7-9 10 or more 8. Where do you get your magazines from? Don’t read magazines Newsagents Supermarkets Library Subscription service Read online Buy online Other………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9. On average, how much do you spend on magazines per month? £4.99 or less £5 - £9.99 £10 - £14.99 More than £15 10. Which of these magazines do you like the look of the most: 11. What is it that draws your attention to the chosen magazine: Colour scheme Title Font style Images Articles Featured artists Other…………………………………………………………………………………………………
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  Lauren Barrett 12. Which colour scheme would you prefer to see for a new indie/indie-rock magazine? 13. If you bought my new indie/indie-rock music magazine, what sort of a story would you like to see as the main feature on the front page? Artist interview Album or single review Gig review Backstage gossip New/upcoming artist or band Story behind the album Other………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14. What other features would interest you in my new indie/indie-rock magazine (choose two)? Upcoming gigs and festivals Music charts ‘On tour’ with the band Exclusive interviews and photos Band/artist profiles Games and quizzes Other………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15. What freebies and offers would persuade you to buy a new indie/indie- rock magazine? Free music download Sample CD Concert ticket discounts Free wristband Posters Merchandise discounts Other………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16. What competitions would you expect to see in a new indie/indie-rock magazine? Design a t-shirtDesign an album cover Write your own song lyrics Photo of the most dedicated fans Artist/band inspired artwork Other………………………………………………………………………………………………… 17. What prizes would you like to see on offer for the suggested competitions? Signed artwork Meet+greets Concert tickets Merchandise bundle iTunes vouchers Albums + CDs Other………………………………………………………………………………………………… 18. Which indie/indie-rock artists/bands do you like (choose two)? Arctic Monkeys Kaiser Chiefs Florence & the Machine Oasis The Script Ed Sheeran Ellie Goulding Foster the People Fun. Mumford and Sons Of Monsters and Men Scouting For Girls Jake Bugg Paloma Faith The Lumineers Two Door Cinema Club The Vaccines Other………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Based on your suggestions above….. 19. How often would you be interested to buy a new indie/indie-rock magazine like mine? Wouldn’t buy it Weekly Fortnightly Monthly Yearly 20. What price would you expect to pay for a new indie/indie-rock magazine like mine: £1.99 or less £2 - £2.99 £3 - £3.99 £4 - £4.99 £5 or more