The People's Friend case study:

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The People's Friend?
British weekly magazine founded in 1869.
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Ownership?
D.C Thomson & Co. Ltd is a British publishing and television production company
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Target audience?
Aimed at older generation of women (retired) with a traditional outlook.
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Not embraced Web 2.0 why?
Magazine hasn't changed because it's audiences' needs haven't changed.
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Features in magazine?
Easy to read large print format, focused on the content more than advertising, offers prizes in competitions (Marks &Spencer's voucher)
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Content?
Short stories, craft projects including knitting and sewing.
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Diagonal expansion?
Website is simple/easy to use which the promotion of subcsription is being advertised on the website. Also social media like Facebook.
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Digital convergence reason?
Trying to reach a broader audience by slowly evolving to middle-aged women.
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