Media Homework

Media Homework

1. Mainstream – Coronation Street.

Coronation Street is mainstream because it has no other category. It appeals to families because it is based all around families. Most people like to see something bad and big happen to people so this is a great programme for this because it is a soap. Most people can relate to this programme and compare it with others and that is why its mainstream. This is a very popular show so it can be talked about to most people and can relate to most people. The show always has changing storylines so it changes and this makes it more popular because its different to other soap operas.

1. The Succeeder.

An example for the succeeder is The Apprentice. The earlier series of the Apprentice showed many business tips and how to run different types of businesses. The aim of it was to help local business people to get started in the world of businesses and how to run them. People would be interested in this if they are the succeeder because of all the business trips and what to do. It helped people who were good to succeed and how to grow so it was mainly aimed at the succedeer but is now aimed at the mainstream.

1. The Aspirer.

Americas next top model. This show is all about fashion and what to do in the world of fashion and how to look. This is aimed at the aspirers because it has all of the beauty tips and fashion tips. It shows you what to wear if you want to fit in and if you want to be the centre of attention. The whole show is based around being the centre of attention and standing out from the crowd so this is perfect for the aspirer.

1. The Explorer.

The film Everest is aimed at the explorer because it is all about discovery. The film is based around people climbing to the top of Everest. This film is different because it is not often done in films. The film is different and appeals to the explorer because of its exploring nature. This is aimed at them to target exploration and adventure in people.

These categories are useful in the media so that certain people can be targeted in a group. It is easier to see who is who and who likes what. They are also useful for seeing people’s views on different things and what they generally look for in the media. I think that because of these categories it is now easier for people to make films or produce magazines for certain people and they know who will buy this and who won’t. You can see who your target audience is and what they want.

Coronation Street audience profile.

Gender: Male and Female.

Age: Any.

Category: Mainstream.

This programme is shown at 7:30 so it is on later than some. This is the general time for soaps to be on and when most families sit down to watch the telly. This is a good time to show it at because most people are back from work and are relaxing in front of the telly so most people are able to watch it when it is on and this is why it is popular.

The category for the texts I have chosen would be mainstream as they are a full range and can be watch by most people who just want to watch telly and relax. They are all easy watches so you can just relax and not have to focus too much on what is going on. The mainstream like this sort of texts so these are perfect texts for the mainstream category.