Thiiird: Audience Flashcards
(6 cards)
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Appeals - How the text target audiences
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- striking aesthetic: bright colours, sophisticated, unusual and intriguing subjects
- educational for those wanting to learn about the experience of others and the communities around them
- provides community for those wanting to bring about social change
- language in About Us section is assertive and confident conveying clear message and what they stand for
- language elsewhere is informal and colloquial making reader feel part of the community
- represents large variety of people: targets niche audience
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Consumption - How do audiences consume media
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- read online articles, buy magazine, attend events, listen to podcast
3
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Reactions/interactions - How do audiences react or interact with media
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- can contact them straight from the website
- can also submit submissions to pitch ideas for articles
4
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Technologies - How have advances changed audiences
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- website and social media format can reach audiences globally
- audience can interact directly
5
Q
Influence - How can audiences influence the texts
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- can also submit submissions to pitch ideas for articles
- direct call to audience in September 2023 to get involved through working for the magazine or contributing to next issue
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Understanding - How do audiences understand the texts (variations)
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- can see themselves represented in the media if they are often marginalised
- for those that aren’t represented due to them being largely represented in traditional media it provides them with a way to learn about the experience of others
- ideas cultivated: that there are obvious inequalities of power in society, diversity and inclusivity is important, that everyone is beautiful and desirable, celebration of diversity, inclusivity, intersectionality and empowerment - centralises representation of marginalised communities, committed to redefining beauty standards and challenging conventional norms, colliding cultures
