2. Masthead is big and bold
and located in the top left
hand corner of the page.
This appears neat and tidy
and suggests order within
the magazine.
Font sizes differentiate
showing more important
or main articles in a larger
font, often with smaller
text underneath adding
more information on the
article.
There will always be a
barcode and serial number
present, just large enough
for the shop keeper and
reader to see but not so
large that it diminishes the
appearance of the front
cover.
There are secondary
images suggesting that the
magazine caters to all
needs, for an example if a
reader doesn’t like the
music of the star in the
main image there will be
others within the
magazine.
Background is bright blue
contrasting with the hair
colour of the celebrity on the
cover. This suggests that the
magazine is controversial
and wont always follow what
is expected of them.
Magazine will often attempt
humour i.e. “Gerard sees
red” which is an emotional
reference to his hair colour.
Celebrity on the cover is
often in some sort of pose
where they are making eye
contact with the reader, the
positioning of the celebrity's
hand pushing his hair away
suggests vulnerability
suggesting that he has
opened him self up
truthfully within the
interview.
Bright colours used can be
used to represent music.
For an example music can
be loud so using loud bright
colours will become
relevant if the cover star
produces music from a loud
genre.
3. There is an information banner across the top of the
cover providing information on what comes free
with the magazine, people are always interested in
free goods and by placing the information in such a
noticeable area they are ensuring maximum
promotion.
Masthead is brightly coloured
and located in the top left hand
corner of the magazine. The
sharp lines and neatly placed
colours suggest organisation
and continuity of the magazine.
Advertising of available free
goods is present attracting
customers although not much
information is given meaning
that you would have to buy the
magazine to find out more.
Secondary images are present, they
are small but give readers other
ideas on what is in the magazine if
they're not immediately drawn in
by the cover star. r
The main image features a celebrity
looking directly into the eyes of the
reader, this suggests that there is a
connection between her and the
reader.
Text on the page differs in colour,
font and size. The text advertising the
main article is made to look 3D
helping it stand out more and the rest
of the text is either pink or purple
linking into the masthead.
There will always be a barcode and
serial number present, just large
enough for the shop keeper and
reader to see but not so large that it
diminishes the appearance of the
front cover.
4. Masthead is centred at the top
of the page suggesting control
over the magazine and its
contents. Its brightly coloured
blue which has connotations
with words such as “cool” and
“calm”. This links in to the
magazine as the name is “vibe”
which also has connotations of
words such as “cool” and “calm”.
There is only one main image on the
page suggesting that they’re not
looking to promote their magazine to
you, if you want to buy it you will buy
it. The main image also features a
famous RnB singer doing a rude hand
gesture, this suggests that the
magazine does not follow the
mainstream expectations of society
and wants to be different.
Text on the cover differentiates
greatly. The colours change from
red to yellow to black to blue and
whilst none of this colours
traditionally compliment each
other they work well with the
magazine showing that it is
controversial and will not always
follow what is expected of them.
The website of the magazine is
presented at the bottom in the
same size font that is used to
present the articles that are in
the magazine. This suggests that
the magazine is modern and
that its website is also efficient
in providing entertainment.
There will always be a barcode and
serial number present, just large
enough for the shop keeper and
reader to see but not so large that
it diminishes the appearance of
the front cover.
The background image is blurred.
Suggesting that their cover star is
the most important thing on the
page.
5. The masthead is centred at
the top of the magazine
suggesting that the brand
has control over the
magazine and not the
consumers. The masthead is
clean cut and brightly
coloured in certain
places, this suggests
organisation within the
magazine.
The background is a
simple medium grey
which compliments the
bright colour of the
celebrity’s hair. This
shows maturity and
sophistication through
the limitations on what is
actually present on the
cover.
There will always be a barcode
and serial number present,
just large enough for the shop
keeper and reader to see but
not so large that it diminishes
the appearance of the front
cover.
There is only one main
image on the cover . The
image is of a celebrity,
the celebrity is posing in
a way that allows her to
have direct eye contact
with the costumer. This
suggests honesty within
the magazine and a
sense of trust.
The text on the page differs
greatly in colour and size in
reference to the importance
or current relevance to the
article. However all of the
text is neatly arranged
suggesting organisation and
planning within the
magazine.
The magazine features a
banner above the masthead.
This banner contains formal
language suggesting that the
magazine is sophisticated and
is more likely to be picked up
by an adult than a small child
or teenager.
