Research into different types of magazine Genre and Sub Genre

Magazine Types and Their Niches

Just like with movies, books, or TV, magazines are often grouped into types. And each type can be broken down into even more specific niches.

1. Fashion Magazines

Main type: Fashion

Niches:

High Fashion – All about designer clothes, fancy brands, and what's on the runway (like Vogue).

Teen Fashion – Made for teens, with trends that are easy to afford and what's hot in pop culture (like Seventeen).

Men’s Fashion – Style tips, grooming advice, and lifestyle stuff for guys (like GQ).

2. Lifestyle Magazines

Main type: Lifestyle

Niches:

Home and Garden – Covers decorating, gardening, and fixing up your house (like Good Housekeeping).

Health and Wellness – All about taking care of yourself, both mentally and physically, plus fitness and eating right (like Women’s Health).

Travel – Where to go, how to get there, and cool stuff about different cultures (like National Geographic Traveler).

3. Celebrity and Gossip Magazines

Main type: Celebrity / Entertainment

Niches:

Gossip – All the rumors, scandals, and private lives of famous people (like Heat, Closer).

Celebrity Interviews – Real talks with celebs and official news (like People, OK!).

4. News and Politics Magazines

Main type: Current Affairs

Niches:

Political Opinion – Strong opinions and deep dives into politics (like The Spectator).

General News – What's happening around the world, in politics, and in society (like Time, The Economist).

5. Special Interest Magazines

Main type: Hobby / Special Interest

Niches:

Music – Bands, music news, and reviews (like Rolling Stone).

Gaming – Video games, reviews, and what's new (like Edge, Game Informer).

Sports – Sports news, teams, players, and big games (like FourFourTwo, Runner's World).

Science & Nature – Discoveries, the environment, and research (like New Scientist).

6. Teen and Children's Magazines

Main type: Youth / Children

Niches:

Teen Culture – Music, fashion, dating, school (like Teen Vogue).

Educational for Kids – Fun facts, puzzles, stories (like National Geographic Kids).

7. Business and Finance Magazines

Main type: Business

Niches:

Entrepreneurship – Focus on small businesses, startups (like Entrepreneur).

Investing and Finance – Stocks, money advice, the economy (like Forbes, Fortune).