Hey guys! So true to my word, the last two days have been research mania. And yes, I did decide to dive into Teen Magazines like you might've guessed from the title. I think after my last post on Fashion magazines that it's really important to look a little deeper into teen magazines and see the actual difference between the two, rather than just mentioning it. Especially since I hadn't realized the two were so different in content that they called for a split in genres. Okay, that's enough rambling, let's get into my next genre: Teen Magazines!
As blatantly said in the name, teen magazines are heavily centered around younger teenage audiences in their late adolescence. From what I read, there's not much of a "story" to them but are used as more of a navigational device to the everyday struggles and life of teenage years. Their content ranges all over the place and is a lot less focused, mainly chasing after trends and the next stylish things through DIYS, affordable styles, and more. But also, while implementing personal growth and social issues, all of course in an age-appropriate manner.
In comparison to the fashion genre, this is quite different. Fashion magazines do follow trends and such but are focused a lot more on an older audience and more professional industry. In other words, its comparably more mature. Even articles features are a lot more storytelling and inspiration compared to those in teen magazines.
As for the design or layout, this is the most common one I have found:
Cover-
- Close up feature image of a celebrity (Usually one popular with the younger audience).
- Large puffs/plugs that feature topics teenagers (mainly girls) would be interested in.
- Coverlines doing the same as the puffs/plugs.
- Gossip and fashion tips/trends being the amin two types of topics featured on the page.
- Visually engaging with bright colors/photos.
- Organized into the different topic sections (pop culture, fashion, beauty, relationships, etc.).
- Titles listed with page numbers and tiny descriptions.
- Focused on topics engaging to the teenage audience (celebrity gossip/interviews, social issues, trends, etc.).
- Usually more photo oriented then text oriented.
- Text is usually short and features lots of quotes.
After this research, I can now confidently say that I understand what a teen magazine is and the differences it is from a fashion magazine. Because of this, I don't regret choosing this genre as the second of my three, even if it was quite similar to my first choice. I think I made the right decision to dive down deeper into the division between the two, otherwise I would have never fully been able to separate the two and mistake them both as the same.
That being said, I will be looking into finding one last genre for research and as one of my top 3 for my final selection. I'm not sure which way I'll go with this genre or what to choose next, but I'm excited to learn more. For now, that's all I got for today's post.
Thanks for reading, see ya next time!
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