Tuesday, 18 March 2014

Ill Manors: Tag London campaign

The tag London campaign was very a unique way to attract and help create awareness of the release of ill manors the movie as well as the song. A campaign was started on twitter that allows plan B to be able to set up a unique way to give audiences an insight in to sound cloud which had his song. Plan B explained to twitter his campaign and agreed to help by allows audiences that hashtag (#illmanors) which gives them a message from twitter providing a link for them to be able to access the ill manors sound track. This was also a onetime thing as the messaging box that was used to provide the link was disabled in order to prevent spamming but was brought in to use for the particular campaign.

The tag campaign did not directly promote the film but rather the campaign helped to create awareness on plan B which may have lead people to then discover more about him. Another way that the tag campaign helped to create awareness of the film was that the tweets that were beamed across London helped people to understand what type of personal plan B by understanding his views and opinions on certain things. This would have help people want to find out who made theses tweets but also allows audiences with the same/similar views and opinions taken an interest in the “movement”.

Plan B throughout his interviews talks about his beliefs and views on certain things plan b has taken them one step further by allowing the his fans/public to be able to to help in the movement by allowing them to express what they think by beaming the tweets where people will see it such as nation gallery and house of parliament. Plan B talks about fighting back and standing up for what is right and is trying to make changes to help the poor. Throughout all his tweets and interviews plan B makes reference to politics and emphasises that the poor stay poor and the rich stay rich and links that to ill manors suggesting what people to in order to get money and to what extent they go to which is shown by the film.

User generate campaigns have more an effect because it means that it’s the choice of the people and helps people to realise that anyone can make a change but also everyone’s views and opinions are valid and that in order to get heard you don’t have to be famous. Another reason user generated campaigns are successful because it means that people are able to interact with plan B and be able to help and take part in something which can make people feel more involved and connected and therefore create more awareness. By people being able to get involved means that people plan B can target mass audience as people want to be heard but also have a chance to be “famous”.

#ILLMANORS JUST ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF CAMERON'S BROKEN BRITAIN
The target audience for this tweet i believe is people between the age of 16-30 the demographics that it would appeal to would be people in the E,D and C2 the reason for this because people in the E group are students or unemployed which means they are more likely to understand the meaning of being "broke" D and C2 also because they are on the low end of the scale who tend to have more labour driven jobs such as builder and electrician which means that they may feel that they work very hard for there money and do jobs that other people would not want to.The psychograpics would be mainstreamers ,explorers and reformers, this would appeal to mainstreamers as they are the average people and are the majority of people, explorers and reformers would also be a target audience to this tag because they are people that dont like to be told what to do but make choices for them selves be taking in different factors to make a choice. The tweet links to the ill manors song as he talks about the rich but also the hug a hoody campaign which was introduced in order to try to reconnect with young people and fix "broken Britain".

#ILLMANORS, SOCIETY REBELLING BACK AT BROKEN BRITAIN, @4PLANB
The target audience for this tweet i believe is people between the age of 16-30 the demographics that it would appeal to would be people in the E,D and C2 the reason for this because people in the E group are students or unemployed which means they are more likely to understand the meaning of being "broke" D and C2 also because they are on the low end of the scale who tend to have more labour driven jobs such as builder and electrician which means that they may feel that they work very hard for there money and do jobs that other people would not want to.The psychograpics would be mainstreamers ,explorers and reformers, this would appeal to mainstreamers as they are the average people and are the majority of people, explorers and reformers would also be a target audience to this tag because they are people that dont like to be told what to do but make choices for them selves be taking in different factors to make a choice. the film links to this tag because it show what people have to do in order to survive and what there actions can lead to.

THE RECESSION IS A WORLD SCHEME TO KEEP THE POOR, POOR. THE RICH OF THIS WORD HAVE NEVER BEING RICHER. #ILLMANORS
The target audience for this tweet i believe is people between the age of 16-40 the demographics that it would appeal to would be people in the E,D and C2 the reason for this because people in the E group are students or unemployed which means they are more likely to understand the meaning of being "broke" D and C2 also because they are on the low end of the scale who tend to have more labour driven jobs such as builder and electrician which means that they may feel that they work very hard for there money and do jobs that other people would not want to.The psychograpics would be mainstreamers ,explorers and reformers, this would appeal to mainstreamers as they are the average people and are the majority of people, explorers and reformers would also be a target audience to this tag because they are people that don't like to be told what to do but make choices for them selves be taking in different factors to make a choice. This tweet can link to ill manors soundtrack as they he repeats on several occasions "oi you lil rich boy" this suggests that plan B is saying that there is divide between the rich and the poor and that equality no long exists. it also links to the ill manors film because the youth are trying to make money in any way that they can weather it be selling drugs, robbing people or prostitution.  

SOUNDS LIKE THE TRUTH #ILLMANORS
The target audience for this tweet i believe is people between the age of 20-40 the demographics that it would appeal to would be people in the E,D and C2 the reason for this because people in the E group are students or unemployed which means they are more likely to understand the meaning of being "broke" D and C2 also because they are on the low end of the scale who tend to have more labour driven jobs such as builder and electrician which means that they may feel that they work very hard for there money and do jobs that other people would not want to.The psychograpics would be mainstreamers ,explorers and reformers, this would appeal to mainstreamers as they are the average people and are the majority of people, explorers and reformers would also be a target audience to this tag because they are people that dont like to be told what to do but make choices for them selves be taking in different factors to make a choice. this links to ill manors the film due to use of raw footage helps to create emphasis on what the streets are really like but also what people do in order to get money and what consequences that can have. 

ON PRINCIPLE, WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TEENAGER LOOTING TRAINERS AND A POLITICIAN STEALING THOUSANDS IN EXPENSES? #ILLMANORS
The target audience for this tweet i believe is people between the age of 16-40 the demographics that it would appeal to would be people in the E,D, C2,C1,B, A the reason for this because people in the E group are students or unemployed which means they are more likely to understand the meaning of being "broke" D and C2 also because they are on the low end of the scale who tend to have more labour driven jobs such as builder and electrician which means that they may feel that they work very hard for there money and do jobs that other people would not want to. A and B would be effected also because the tag is saying that the politicans are stealing money for the public and is similar to someone stealing a pair of trainers.The psychograpics would be mainstreamers ,explorers and reformers, this would appeal to mainstreamers as they are the average people and are the majority of people, explorers and reformers would also be a target audience to this tag because they are people that dont like to be told what to do but make choices for them selves be taking in different factors to make a choice. this links to ill manors the song as it is fighting against lies the goverment say and that a movement is taking place against them to fight for what is wrong.

Tuesday, 11 March 2014

part B- LR

one difference between the platforms are that social network is more interactive where as broadcast does not allows that but instead provides links to social network sites and other e-media sites that are audiences to take part. by allowing audiences to take part in social networking means that they be more involved and take a bigger interest in to ill manors but also into plan B. Broadcast on the other hand does not provide the ability to interact but inform the audience of how and where they can get involved. another difference is that e-media has more insight information and images where as broadcast has the same content as advert harder to change where as e-media requires just updates that and free and easy to do. also the ability to use e-media give the audience the ability to have surveillance in to plan B but also be able to get away from everyday and get an insight in to someone else's world

Thursday, 6 March 2014

Plan B social networking

Facebook







On Facebook I found plan B’s page on this page I found several ways that plan B has used this social network site in order to promote ill manors and his music. Plan B has 8.3million likes on his profile which means that he is very well known and that people will see if he has posted anything new. This means that plan b is able to target a mass audience and most importantly is a free way to advertise him product and inform people about him. Throughout the website links have been placed on nearly all the post about ill manors where people can pre-order ill manors on DVD, view trailer and how they can get the soundtrack of ill manors. On his Facebook page plan B also uploads images of his other pages and social networking sites such as twitter and Instagram, pictures on the studio and on set is another way that is used in order to attract the audience as they are able to see behind the scene footage which has been shared, liked and commented on which means that audiences are indirectly advertising due to their excitement. 

Twitter



Whereas twitter on the other hand on twitter plan b has 462k followers however the more people have posted on the twitter page and have all made reference to plan B success and also the success of ill manors. Again sales techniques are used in order to target a wide audience to buy the film but also be aware then they can buy it, prices have been placed along with links so that audiences can find it easier to be able to buy it easier which could mean people are more likely to buy it. Behind the scenes footage has been used more frequently this could have been done in order to get more followers or to just generally inform people of the progress of ill manors, this allows audiences to feel more part of the film as they are kept updated over a period of time which means that people may feel valued to know inside information. Information on competitions have been used also in order to engage with the audience which can be used to create a “hype” about the film and try to get more people to watch , buy and listen to plan B music and film.

Tuesday, 4 March 2014

plan B- advertising

  1. What are the key conventions that help you identify the print text?
The use of the titles being big and write in the middle is an example of media key conventions it allow the audience to be able to establish the main purpose of the media product by knowing what it is. in the case ILL Manors being in a large font means that it is eye catching and makes audience to look it and take an interest, another aspect of media key conventions that have been used is the colour of the font. The white stands out more then anything on the cover as everything but the text uses dark colours but the font is in white. another key convention is that the cover is using the ability to attract people through the branding of the product, the cover has Plan B and also Ben drew which means that they are trying to attract a wide audience as they have used to names that are associated with him that people may recognise.

  1. What design features help identify the Ill Manors brand?
The use of the the title ill manors is one way that it helps to identify the brand also the text "plan b" and Ben Drew" is another way as he is the person who created it people may be able to identify the ill manors brand through him. another way that the ill manors brand can be identified is through the text on "Plan B" is  another way as this is Plans B's first film people who follow his may identify that it is his film.
  1. What examples of synergy can you find with the broadcast platform or other print examples?


  1. What are the key conventions that help you identify the print text?
 again the title follow that same key  convention that was used on the dvd cover but is also the same on the bill board.the title s being big and right in the middle is an example of media key conventions it allow the audience to be able to establish the main purpose of the media product by knowing what it is. in the case ILL Manors being in a large font means that it is eye catching and makes audience to look it and take an interest, another aspect of media key conventions that have been used is the colour of the font. The white stands out more then anything on the cover as everything but the text uses dark colours but the font is in white. another method of branding has been done is through plan B record label the razor blade is the logo that presents plan b record label.
  1. What design features help identify the Ill Manors brand?
by having the razor blade allows the advert to attract a wider audience because it means that people may recognise his record label and then may want to watch the film. the logo is another way to establish the brand , one final way is that an image of plan B has been placed which means that audiences may associate him with plan B and his record label.
  1. What examples of synergy can you find with the broadcast platform or other print examples?
i have no clue


  1. What are the key conventions that help you identify the print text?
the key conventions are the use of using images in order to attract the audience, by showing different images allows audiences to take an interest in the magazine. also the use of plan B is another way to help branding as fans may recognise him and therefore take an interest, also him being behind the camera denotes that he is filming which would mean that people may think that the magazine is a behind the scenes or insight in to plan B. also ill manors has been used in red rather then the white then been used in other platforms which means that a different approach is being used in order to attract the audience, red connotes love and death which could be what the film is trying to portray.
  1. What design features help identify the Ill Manors brand?
the use of the title is one way that helps identify the brand , also another way is through plan B as he is associated with ill manors which is another way that can help identify the ill manors brand
  1. What examples of synergy can you find with the broadcast platform or other print examples?

Thursday, 27 February 2014

Plan B Print Texts: Interviews

Why is this platform being used?


The reason that print media has been used is because that print media has lots of benefits over other types of media. The benefits of the Mens health magazine being a print text means that consumers are able to read the magazine on the go but also have the ability to read it whenever they want as it is portable and can be put in a bag so that it can be taken. Another benefit is that magazines can be kept for long periods of time and in households where other types of media such as websites can disappear after long periods of time. Another huge benefit of print media is that it does come with loads of advertisements that can come in the way of reading an article, which means that the consumers are more likely to read what is written but also look at the ads in the magazine as there are only a few which means that it can be seen as an more effective form of advertising. 

Do the articles do more than entertain? How?
I believe that the article does more than entertain it helps inform and educates in audience of what is being said, Plan B educates the audience in two ways he explains from experiences and beliefes when we answers questions. One way this has been done is by educating the audience on why he made ill manors and what his reasons were for making the film. The second way that plan B had educated his audience is that why he felt the need to lose weight and what influenced him to lose weight.

Does this platform allow the audience to participate/contribute?
The print media does not let audiences participate however it may give the audience a chance to send in comments or question beforehand that may have been asked during the interview.

What codes/conventions of print interviews are apparent in the examples?
The  men health magazine article does more than entertain, as well as having funny aspects it also informs and educated  by giving details of information of Plan B's nutrition regime and workout so that people are able to try it for them selves which is a common of interviews.

How is narrative used to tell a story in each text?
The narrative is told using Plan B’s experience and his beliefs, he explain what his actions had a dramatic impact on his life and how it had affected him, he then realised that he should do something about it and to find a solution to his problem. 

Why is this platform being used?
The reason that print media has been used is because that print media has lots of benefits over other types of media. The benefits of the guardian being a print text means that consumers are able to read the magazine on the go but also have the ability to read it whenever they want as it is portable and can be put in a bag so that it can be taken. Another benefit is that magazines can be kept for long periods of time and in households where other types of media such as websites can disappear after long periods of time. Another huge benefit of print media is that it does come with loads of advertisements that can come in the way of reading an article, which means that the consumers are more likely to read what is written but also look at the ads in the magazine as there are only a few which means that it can be seen as an more effective form of advertising.

Do the articles do more than entertain? How?
The article entertains as well as informs as it gives information of Plan B's Ill Manors and includes names of the cast members and give more information about the film which is used to promote his film and also inform.

Does this platform allow the audience to participate/contribute?
The print media does not let audiences participate however it may give the audience a chance to send in 
comments or question beforehand that may have been asked during the interview.

What codes/conventions of print interviews are apparent in the examples?
writing about plan B's background history is a typical factor that is done in interviews in order to give the audience more information on the person being interviewed.
How is narrative used to tell a story in each text?
Narrative is used to describe information on Plan B and also tells the audience the story of why he started making films and what made him take that step.


Why is this platform being used?
The reason that print media has been used is because that print media has lots of benefits over other types of media. The benefits of the shorlist being a print text means that consumers are able to read the magazine on the go but also have the ability to read it whenever they want as it is portable and can be put in a bag so that it can be taken. Another benefit is that magazines can be kept for long periods of time and in households where other types of media such as websites can disappear after long periods of time. Another huge benefit of print media is that it does come with loads of advertisements that can come in the way of reading an article, which means that the consumers are more likely to read what is written but also look at the ads in the magazine as there are only a few which means that it can be seen as an more effective form of advertising.

Do the articles do more than entertain? How?


I believe that the article does more than entertain it helps inform and educates in audience of what is being said, Plan B educates the audience in two ways he explains from experiences and beliefes when we answers questions. One way this has been done is by talking about his album and how difficult it was to make it and what troubles he faced and how he over comes them. The second way that plan B had educated his audience is he talks about why he didn't collaborate with Jay'z.

Does this platform allow the audience to participate/contribute?
The print media does not let audiences participate however it may give the audience a chance to send in comments or question beforehand that may have been asked during the interview.

What codes/conventions of print interviews are apparent in the examples?
the article uses a typical question and answer layout which is a typical interview style. 
How is narrative used to tell a story in each text?


The narrative is told using Plan B’s experience and the reasons behind why he made his music

Tuesday, 25 February 2014

Mock exam MEST 1

Mr Bush feedback-

WWW-
good attempt to incorporate theory/terminology

EBI-
need more explanation of "why" in Q4- Add a paragraph identifying specific features techniques as examples.

The film appeal to a wide audiences though the techniques used by using a nuclear family means that it appeals to a wide audience, by the film not using shock tactics means that family are not put off and are more likely to watch it. The family also link to Perkins positive stereotypes as the family are presented in a positive way as the daughter and the mother save the husband which links back to nuclear family as nuclear families are known to be caring and a close knit family. The video has shown to be evident to attract a wide audience as it has reached over 129 countries through social networking sites and video sharing; it has also gain 14 million views on YouTube and Facebook. The video applies to a wide audience as the video does not have any dialogue which means that the film is not generic but applies to all audiences as the film is very generic and does not appeal to one audience. It also does not have a language barrier which means that it can be seen by any audience even those who don’t speak English.