media studies pp comparison magazines
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Large masthead at the top of the magazineIn unique font
Dateline and barcode take up minimal space so no front cover space is wasted
Main cover line shows the main article of the magazine in bold to grab your attention.
Main ImageCelebrity/Aspirational person to the target audience on the front cover. Makes the reader want to be them and want to buy it because a trusted name or beautiful person is in it. In this instance, it is Mark Wahlberg. He is looking straight at the camera which attracts the attention of people looking at it. Cover Lines surround
the image in 3 different fonts and in 4-5 different colours to draw the eye to each feature.
White and grey background behind cover lines and main image which makes them stand out against the background
Positioning statement
Front Cover featured small in the corner, reinforces what is in the magazine and the brand
Headings for each subsection in bold along with page number
Image from the page featured in bold, makes the reader want to read them and makes it easier to navigate.
Splash features offer to claim something for free
Articles Featured on the cover in a separate section to make navigation easy
Positioning statement featured under contents
Masthead at the top of the page in a unique font
Splash shows an offer to win a weekend trip, encourages someone to buy the magazine
Main cover lines show the main feature of the magazineBarcode and price
No text covers the front of the car as it’s the main focus of attention and catches the readers eye.A close up angle of the car has been used, the colour of the car contrasts with the background making it stand out.
Other cover lines with images to illustrate other features
Positioning Statement
Splash showing advert for subscription and how you can save money
Front Cover easily visible to remind reader of the magazine they're reading and also the features inside
Issue number and month shown at the top.
Large newsworthy big picture keeps the reader interested
Colour coded sections allow for easy navigation between regulars and features along as well as individual sections in each
Limited range of fonts used for clarity
Noteworthy feature in special box to attract the readers attention