Magazine covers analysis

Magazine covers analysis

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  TV Magazine Analysis
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  Wide banner attop catches Six images gives reader value for audiences eye on news stand as it Money is different to others soap magazines Eight colours make this publication look bright, cheap and cheerful Wide banner “2 weeks Revealed” and “20% off” buttons also imply Shots on the front cover have been value for money taken from the show, this is done from print screens or editing the All Canted text is tilted in the same images together they have not direction and to the same degree . been taken in a studio Nothing is done random Ripped paper makes this look like it Punctuation creates rhetorical was constructed in a rush- this questions and excitement news is fresh “Organised chaos” by using boxes then manipulating features and images so they extend beyond the edge
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  “The weddings off?”Punctuation draws attention to the statement and excites the audience making them want to read more £0.49 per issue is cheap compared Weekly magazine as it gives the to other magazines this draws date it is valid for audiences in Masthead is bright and colourful 9 colours make the publication making it stand out in the look bright, cheap and fun newsstand- more buyers Tabs make it easy for the reader to The stars eyes are in the rule of be able to flick to what day of the thirds meaning there eyes are week that they want to view drawing the buyer in to the magazine All Canted text is tilted in the same direction and to the same degree . Secondary Images makes the Nothing is done random audience believe the magazine is stuffed with information The magazines related website is given allowing audiences another way to access the brand- Brand Loyalty
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  Understands that Audiencehabits have changed and watching on demand has proliferated. ‘FREEVIEW’ in red draws eye of Older, loyal audience. A weekly Magazine, gives date to Masthead extends beyond the image which the magazine is valid for and has a shadow beyond it, so it Website nestled in the Masthead stands out from the page gives audience another way to access the brand. This encourages All text except strap is in lower case brand loyalty. grammatically correct. More mature mode of address Simple colour scheme creates a high quality product. Red draws reader’s Three features arranged down side eye as it stands out from the white of page in negative space next to star Caption anchored on star’s lapel. Name of programme, day and Headings in Bold, sub-headings channel. Gives the audience easy same font, black access Main Feature “Doctor Who” is Star’s eye is centre of the page, largest text on page, anchoring the breaking the rule of thirds, and star part of his face is obscured “Is there life after” creates a story The star is famous enough to for the audience to follow attract audiences even when he is hidden from view Oldest brand on the Market Trusted by a wide audience Barcode, Price Region. Region is given because times and Produced by the BBC programmes change
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  Banner advertising waysin which you can watch the shows featured in the magazine All text except strap is in lower case The date the Magazine is valid is shown grammatically correct. More mature ‘25-21 August’ mode of address Colour scheme consisting of two main Secondary images showing the colours; White and Orange magazine contains a lot of different stories and information The writing and font is all the same showing the magazine is serious rather Key Words are highlighted ‘NEW’ ‘PLUS’ than a gossip magazine drawing its attention to the audience making it seem important