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Planning and Preparing a pitch (P3: M2 U21)

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 Learning outcome 2 (U21): Be able to create a proposal and pitch for an original media product based on a given brief.  Initial pitch video.  Powerpoint. Task 3 real from Eden72 Feedback: The first page was vibrant and colourful Explain the online presence of my magazine better and explain what the incentive might be Include more photos to make the presentation more eye-catching, less text on the page Fix the confusion between the title and masthead Edit the order of slides so the presentation flows better Mention content- amount of pages Speak about fonts More cover lines for the front cover Good USP Client questions:  1. How do you plan on getting the magazine into stores while it's still relatively small? I plan to start small, sell the magazine in smaller shops such as news agents which should be relatively cheap to sell to. I will plan a business proposal for them and explain how my magazine will benefit them and increase their revenue, if they agree I w...

Create a proposal and pitch for a media product (P1, P2, M1 U3 & P2 U21)

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Learning outcome 1 (U3): Be able to create a proposal with sample materials for an original media product to a client brief.  Learning outcome 2 (U21): Be able to create a proposal and pitch for an original media product based on a given brief. Purpose Magazines are created for consumer satisfaction, their main purpose is to inform and entertain readers with interesting articles. Blumler and Katz were theorists who created the uses and gratification theory, this tells us that there are a number of reasons consumers turn to the media, the most dominant one for magazines is to inform and entertain. My magazine will strive to produce unique content to outdo the competition and keep customers well informed/loyal, the magazine will introduce a taste of escapism into our readers' lives. Another reason people are invested with the media is to enter an alternate reality for a period of time and our magazine will aim to supply this for them by producing interesting articles, Q&As, image...

Generating Ideas (P1,M1 U21)

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Learning Outcome 1: Be able to generate ideas for an original media product based on a client brief.  I have been approached by the London Magazine to produce the first edition (explicit) of a new music magazine which will be available in print and online (explicit), I will need to focus on ensuring this magazine has a clear and easy to read layout- including appropriate fonts, colours and images- so customers can access and understand the magazine both online and in print with ease. I will need to plan, deliver a pitch and use planning documentation (explicit) to achieve my client's criteria.  The London Magazine has asked me to target the North London area (implicit) so I can complete thorough research to find what area of North London has an up and coming music scene. For instance, a new artist or a popular venue which I am able to promote through the use of articles and reviews. Furthermore, I will need to ensure the content is enticing and unique (open to interpretation)....