Industrial Context- Contemplating Context of Music Magazines and the Industry

Funding

Magazines are primarily sourced via advertisement revenue, and sales revenue. Advertising revenue is derived from businesses paying to feature their advertisements within the magazine, the cost depending on advert size, placement, and magazine circulation numbers. Sales revenue is generated from selling physical copies of the magazine, and digital subscriptions. Some magazines may receive additional funding via donations. 

Distribution

Once printed, magazines are taken to traditional distribution channels, such as newsstands, bookstores, and subscriptions. However, due to technological advancement, digital distribution channels such as social media, email marketing, and online subscriptions have risen in popularity.