Magazine Proposal

Fang Times



 Concept- Fang Times is a magazine for the "fangbangers" in the world of True Blood. Fang bangers are similar to Groupies, in that they follow vampires around, doing anything they can to get into the "Vamp" lifestyle. This magazine would be a novelty for True Blood fans,  but put together as if it actually exists in the pretend world of the TV show.

Readers-This magazine would, like stated, be directed towards fangbangers, new vamps, or wannabe vampires. The demographic would more than likely be for 20 somethings, since the lifestyle is contraversial, and does not appeal to older adults (or very young people, for that matter).

Competition-It is hard to say who would be competition, since this is a hypothetical situation, but I can imagine there would be a few other magazines out with the same target. This magazine would be more authentic, and have actual vampires involved in the articles to make sure it is legitimate information. On the other hand, there may be anti-vampire groups set out to sabatoge my magazine. Because of that I would make sure my magazine was pushed to the limit in terms of controversy, but still abide by the laws.

Advertisments-1)Faux-ngs(fake fangs for those trying to "blend in")

                        2)Vamp-off necklace (wooden stake necklace, easily consealed under blouse, but ready in an instant!)

                        3)Vampire-Girl(cover-girls new line of make-up for fangbangers-includes fake bite-marks, sickly-white makeup, and the most authentic blood-red lipsticks...)

                        4)Fangtasia-(hypothetical vampire club from the show, advertise the club and special discounts ie bring two vamp-virgins and get admitted with no cover-fee)

                        5)TruBlood-(also from the show, the faux blood is made for vampires to taste as close to human as unhumanly possible...Here is an example of what the ad would look like [from HBO]

{I also found some really cool ads that were made for the second season, I didn't want to steal them, but still cool to check out. If this were a real magazine I think there would be ads similar to these.}

Articles-1)How to Blend-It can be pretty obvious when a human is trying to blend in with vampires. This article include tips on how to dress, talk, and behave like you're 221 rather than 21.

              2)Gossip-The facts on who is dating who, and what vamputante was recently arrested for posession of V (vampire blood).

              3)Vampire Recipes-what to cook when your guest doesn't eat.

              4)Revamping Your Living Quarters-The gothic-look with function.

              5)Advice from the Vamps-"Help-I fell in love with a vampire, now what?!", "Can we have a baby together?", "My mom found out I'm dating a vampire, now she refuses to talk to me, what should I do?", "He comes home to me, but I know he's been biting other humans..." etc.

Cover-The cover would be sexy, gothic, and dark. It would be a dark background with blood-red writing (not dripping blood though). Here are some examples of the types of pictures for the cover

The key is sexiness (everyone knows sex sells). There would be a hint of the past (pin-up, classic styles), but will steer clear of the cliche-vampire type styles (sorry, no "Grampa" from The Munsters in this magazine!)