Media CSP - GQ

Question 1

How often is the GQ magazine published?

Answer 1

GQ is published both in print and digitally monthly

Question 2

Where does the GQ publish their content?

Answer 2

GQ is a multi platform brand with print and digital publications, a website, and apps.

Question 3

Who is the GQ’s target audience?

Answer 3

GQ aims at men aimed between 20 and 44 with disposable income, who are well educated, and middle class.

Question 4

How does the magazines cover aim to achieve their target audience?

Answer 4

The magazine cover is typically aimed at men interested in fashion, celebrities, politics, music, sport - all are conventional male topics

Question 5

How does GQ represent their inclusivitiy?

Answer 5

Inclusivity in media representation has been a growing trend with magazines like GQ featuring a more diverse range of individuals - using sterling who is from an ethnic minority

Question 6

What is the colour palette that the GQ uses?

Answer 6

The colour palette GQ uses consists of black, white, gold, orange which creates a sense of luxury, masculinity, sophistication

Question 7

What is ‘GQ heroes’?

Answer 7

GQ heroes is an annual event which features speakers shaping society and culture, reflecting representations of ethnicity and gender in media.

Question 8

How does sterlings cover on GQ show masculinity?

Answer 8

Sterlings topless portrayl with visisble tattoos reinforces hyper-masculine stereotypes.

The cover line ‘how raheem sterling saved football from itself’ positions him as an influencer beyond sports, embodying success and wealth

Symbolism in sterlings cover images, from his stance to jewellery, constrcuts a narrative of dominance and modern masculinity