media studies audience
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Media StudiesAudience
Audience ExplainedAll media texts are made with an audience in mind, ie a group of
people who will receive it and make some sort of sense out of it. And
generally, but not always, the producers make some money out of
that audience. Therefore it is important to understand what
happens when an audience "meets" a media text.
Type of Audience
Is it Mass or Niche?
Why?
Gender
What gender is your product targeting?
Is it solely for males or females and why?
How will it target a particular gender?
Age
What is the age of your target audience?
Is it targeting a particular age range?
How does it target a particular age range?
Income Bracket/Status
Which income bracket is being targeted by your product and why?
Location
Is your target audience based in a particular
location?Where would your
advert appear?