Magazine Research

Q Magazine Research 

• Q is a music magazine publishe monthly in UK. 
  
• Q was first published in October 1986, setting itself apart from much of the other music press with monthly production and higher standards of photography and printing.
• Circulation of Q has been around 130, 179 as of june 2007.
• Originally it was to be called Cue  but the name was changed so that it wouldn't be mistaken for a snooker magazine. Another reason, cited in Q's 200th edition, is that a single-letter title would be more prominent on news stands.
• Founders of Q are Mark Ellen and David Hepworth, aiming it for music buyers over 25 years old, both genders.
• Q features many genres, so music suited for all music lovers.
• Q is dedicated to interviews with popular artists and has a large review section.
• Magazine contains compiling lists such as- 100 greatest hits etc.
• Free promotional gifts such as- CD's and merchandise.
• In 2000 launched own TV channel, now hosts own award show.
• Released own radio show in 2008.

NME Magazine Research

• The New Musical Express, popularly known by the initialism NME, is a music publication in the United Kingdom, published weekly since March 1952. 
• It started as a music newspaper, and gradually moved toward a magazine in 1980.
• Target audience is for teenagers, young adults and adults.

Kerrang! Magazine Research

• Kerrang! is a UK-based magazine, devoted to rock music.
• Published by Bauer Media Group. 
• It was first published on June 6, 1981 as a one-off supplement in the Sounds newspaper.
• Kerrang!'s website is dedicated to finding out more information to do with the magazine and also the latest information on the current bands and upcoming events. 
• The website hosts Kerrang!'s online shop, podcasts, message board, TV and radio segments.
• Since 1993, the magazine have been holding an annual awards ceremony to mark the most successful bands in the interests of their readers. The awards became one of Britain's most recognised award events.
• In 2000, EMAP launched Kerrang! as a digital radio station, across the United Kingdom.