Conclusion of Research

What I've gained and how it will help throughout my final research and production process:

Having finished my initial research, I have gained much insight into not only the magazine industry as a whole, but specifically into the area of EDM magazines. I've become familiar with the publishers and the production process of magazines- clearly being able to define the difference between a low vs high quality magazine. I am confident in the varied conventions of an EDM front cover, contents page and double page spread. I've gained a clear insight on my specific target audience, understanding what makes them fit into their specific niche, consequently what makes them tick. I've learnt the most effective ways to do this through my research into the uses and gratifications theory. All of which are skills I've only gained into creating the highest quality magazine and conducting the best possible research for this.