Rock Magazine Research By Lauren Drinkel Front Covers
Rock Magazine Research By Lauren Drinkel
Front Covers
Buzz words, such as ‘Huge’ and ‘Exclusive’ are used to draw in potential consumers by making them think that the information features is only available there. Front Cover 1 The Masthead is clear and bold at the top of the page. This means that it will be one of the first things that the consumer will see upon looking at the page. It is in the iconic font for the magazine chain which makes it easily recognisable and the colour stands out strongly against the colour of the background image. A competition is another way of drawing in potential consumers into buying issues of the magazine. Quotes featured in the main article also work to effectively draw in fans of the band that is featured. Direct Address is used in the main image witch helps in drawing in potential consumers, as it makes them feel as though they are being addressed personally. The face of the main image is also never covered by anything else. These smaller images work as Puffs and help in showing potential consumers what else will be featured in that issue. If a potential consumer sees a band or artist that they like, they are more likely to buy that issue. The colour scheme is very bright and eye-catching, and appears to have been used as a house style for this issue. The Red and Yellow colouration also links with the main image used here. The name of the focus of the main article is large and usually central to the front cover. This means that it is very visible and draws the attention of potential consumers who are fans or who have otherwise heard of them. By giving the names of featured bands and artists, they are appealing to fans and people who have otherwise heard of them, and persuading them to buy the product. The Barcode is small and out of the way in the bottom right corner. This is because it is not very important for the consumer to see in comparison to some of the other elements on the front cover.
The house style of this issue is primarily black, purple and yellow. This is carried on throughout and gives a professional and smooth appearance to the product. These colours clash, and so standout against each other. Front Cover 2 The Masthead is clear and bold at the top of the page. This means that it will be one of the first things that the consumer will see upon looking at the page. It is in the iconic font for the magazine chain which makes it easily recognisable and the colour stands out strongly against the colour of the background image. The main Image is overlapping it, meaning that the magazine is well enough known that the entirety of the Masthead isn’t needed to identify it. The use of a tagline assists in letting potential consumers know exactly what magazine it is and if it is connected to any other media platform; in this case, radio and TV. Direct Address is used in the main image witch helps in drawing in potential consumers, as it makes them feel as though they are being addressed personally. The face of the main image is also never covered by anything else. These smaller images work as Puffs and help in showing potential consumers what else will be featured in that issue. If a potential consumer sees a band or artist that they like, they are more likely to buy that issue. Advertising free goods is another effective way of persuading potential consumers to buy the product. By giving the names of featured bands and artists, they are appealing to fans and people who have otherwise heard of them, and persuading them to buy the product. The Barcode is small and out of the way in the bottom right corner. This is because it is not very important for the consumer to see in comparison to some of the other elements on the front cover. The name of the focus of the main article is large and usually central to the front cover. This means that it is very visible and draws the attention of potential consumers who are fans or who have otherwise heard of them.
Advertising free goods is another effective way of persuading potential consumers to buy the product. Front Cover 3 The Masthead is clear and bold at the top of the page. This means that it will be one of the first things that the consumer will see upon looking at the page. It is in the iconic font for the magazine chain which makes it easily recognisable and the colour stands out strongly against the colour of the background image. The main Image is overlapping it, meaning that the magazine is well enough known that the entirety of the Masthead isn’t needed to identify it. These smaller images work as Puffs and help in showing potential consumers what else will be featured in that issue. If a potential consumer sees a band or artist that they like, they are more likely to buy that issue. The house style of this issue is primarily pink and yellow. This is carried on throughout and gives a professional and smooth appearance to the product. These colours clash, and so standout against each other. The name of the focus of the main article is large and usually central to the front cover. This means that it is very visible and draws the attention of potential consumers who are fans or who have otherwise heard of them. Direct Address is used in the main image witch helps in drawing in potential consumers, as it makes them feel as though they are being addressed personally. The face of the main image is also never covered by anything else. A competition is another way of drawing in potential consumers into buying issues of the magazine. By giving the names of featured bands and artists, they are appealing to fans and people who have otherwise heard of them, and persuading them to buy the product. The Barcode is small and out of the way in the bottom right corner. This is because it is not very important for the consumer to see in comparison to some of the other elements on the front cover.
Buzz words, such as ‘Huge’ and ‘Exclusive’ are used to draw in potential consumers by making them think that the information features is only available there. Front Cover 4 The Masthead is clear and bold at the top of the page. This means that it will be one of the first things that the consumer will see upon looking at the page. It is in the iconic font for the magazine chain which makes it easily recognisable and the colour stands out strongly against the colour of the background image. The main Image is overlapping it, meaning that the magazine is well enough known that the entirety of the Masthead isn’t needed to identify it. These smaller images work as Puffs and help in showing potential consumers what else will be featured in that issue. If a potential consumer sees a band or artist that they like, they are more likely to buy that issue. The house style of this issue is primarily black and blue. This is carried on throughout and gives a professional and smooth appearance to the product. These colours clash, and so standout against each other. The name of the focus of the main article is large and usually central to the front cover. This means that it is very visible and draws the attention of potential consumers who are fans or who have otherwise heard of them. Direct Address is used in the main image witch helps in drawing in potential consumers, as it makes them feel as though they are being addressed personally. The face of the main image is also never covered by anything else. By giving the names of featured bands and artists, they are appealing to fans and people who have otherwise heard of them, and persuading them to buy the product. The Barcode is small and out of the way in the bottom right corner. This is because it is not very important for the consumer to see in comparison to some of the other elements on the front cover.
Buzz words, such as ‘Huge’ and ‘Exclusive’ are used to draw in potential consumers by making them think that the information features is only available there. Front Cover 5 The Masthead is clear and bold at the top of the page. This means that it will be one of the first things that the consumer will see upon looking at the page. It is in the iconic font for the magazine chain which makes it easily recognisable and the colour stands out strongly against the colour of the background image. The main Image is overlapping it, meaning that the magazine is well enough known that the entirety of the Masthead isn’t needed to identify it. The house style of this issue is primarily black, white and green. This is carried on throughout and gives a professional and smooth appearance to the product. These colours clash, and so standout against each other. Advertising free goods is another effective way of persuading potential consumers to buy the product. Direct Address is used in the main image witch helps in drawing in potential consumers, as it makes them feel as though they are being addressed personally. The face of the main image is also never covered by anything else. By giving the names of featured bands and artists, they are appealing to fans and people who have otherwise heard of them, and persuading them to buy the product. The Barcode is small and out of the way in the bottom right corner. This is because it is not very important for the consumer to see in comparison to some of the other elements on the front cover.
Contents Pages
This page does not feature a title as the layout and the content will make it fairly obvious as to it being a contents page. Contents Page 1 The house style of this contents page is primarily red, white and black. This is carried on throughout and gives a professional and smooth appearance to the product. These colours clash, and so standout against each other. The main image is set towards the middle of the page and usually features the subject of one of the main articles. The text is set in columns. This makes it very neat and easy to read.
The title for this contents page is bold, red and in the top centre of the page, making it very clear as to what page it is. Contents Page 2 The house style of this contents page is primarily red, white and black. This is carried on throughout and gives a professional and smooth appearance to the product. These colours clash, and so standout against each other. The text is set in columns. This makes it very neat and easy to read. The main image is set towards the middle of the page and usually features the subject of one of the main articles. The name is also included so that it is very clear who the picture is of.
This page does not feature a title as the layout and the content will make it fairly obvious as to it being a contents page. Contents Page 3 The house style of this contents page is primarily red, white and black. This is carried on throughout and gives a professional and smooth appearance to the product. These colours clash, and so standout against each other. The main images are small and set around the more important text. The usually feature the subject of one or more of the main articles. The text is set in columns. This makes it very neat and easy to read.
Contents Page 4 The house style of this contents page is primarily yellow, white and black. This is carried on throughout and gives a professional and smooth appearance to the product. These colours clash, and so standout against each other. The main images are set towards the middle of the page and usually feature the subject of one or more of the main articles. The title for the contents page is up at the top of the page, near the corner. This is so that people can tell what page they are on, although the page itself should make that fairly clear, hence why it is not in the middle. The text is set in columns. This makes it very neat and easy to read.
The title for the contents page is up at the top of the page, near the corner. This is so that people can tell what page they are on, although the page itself should make that fairly clear, hence why it is not in the middle. Contents Page 5 The house style of this contents page is primarily yellow, white and black. This is carried on throughout and gives a professional and smooth appearance to the product. These colours clash, and so standout against each other. The text is set in columns. This makes it very neat and easy to read. The main image is set towards the middle of the page and usually features the subject of one of the main articles.
Double Page Spreads
Double Page Spread 1 The house style of this double page spread is primarily pink, grey and black. This is carried on throughout and gives a professional and smooth appearance to the product. These colours clash, and so standout against each other. An image of the subject of the article is used. This can be used to entice existing fans and to give a face to the subject that newcomers are reading about. The text is set in columns. This makes it very neat and easy to read. A quote is usually lifted from the text and used to entice potential consumers to read and buy the product.
Double Page Spread 2 The house style of this double page spread is primarily red, white and black. This is carried on throughout and gives a professional and smooth appearance to the product. These colours clash, and so standout against each other. An image of the subject of the article is used. This can be used to entice existing fans and to give a face to the subject that newcomers are reading about. The text is set in columns. This makes it very neat and easy to read. The name of the band or artist is also usually stated or hidden amidst the text. This also works to draw in fans and give a name to the subject of the article.
Double Page Spread 3 The house style of this double page spread is primarily white and black. This is carried on throughout and gives a professional and smooth appearance to the product. These colours clash, and so standout against each other. The text is set in columns. This makes it very neat and easy to read. An image of the subject of the article is used. This can be used to entice existing fans and to give a face to the subject that newcomers are reading about. She remains in colour while her bandmates are in black and white. This may imply that she is the lead singer or is the one actually answering for them. The name of the band or artist is also usually stated or hidden amidst the text. This also works to draw in fans and give a name to the subject of the article.
Double Page Spread 4 The house style of this double page spread is primarily white and black. This is carried on throughout and gives a professional and smooth appearance to the product. These colours clash, and so standout against each other. The text is set in columns. This makes it very neat and easy to read. An image of the subject of the article is used. This can be used to entice existing fans and to give a face to the subject that newcomers are reading about. The name of the band or artist is also usually stated or hidden amidst the text. This also works to draw in fans and give a name to the subject of the article.
Double Page Spread 5 The house style of this double page spread is primarily blue, white and black. This is carried on throughout and gives a professional and smooth appearance to the product. These colours clash, and so standout against each other. A quote is usually lifted from the text and used to entice potential consumers to read and buy the product. The text is set in columns. This makes it very neat and easy to read. The name of the band or artist is also usually stated or hidden amidst the text. This also works to draw in fans and give a name to the subject of the article. An image of the subject of the article is used. This can be used to entice existing fans and to give a face to the subject that newcomers are reading about.
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