Analysis of magazine front coversCover 1.NME Sept 2009 Dizzee Rascal Edition

FRONT COVER ANALYSISTHE MASTHEAD is in bold bright red colour so that attracts audience. The colour red is normally used to associate something dangerous. The colour is the main colour in the cover this may stereotype the hip hop genre. The masthead stands for New Musical Express however it sound like the word ‘enemy’ this associated with rebelling as hip hop music is again stereotyped as bad influence and giving bad message to younger generation.

THE Header gives the readers something extra which makes the magazine little more special

THE SELL LINES/COVER LINES

Gives the readers and idea on what is going to be in the magazine with out the need to go through the magazine.

THE MAIN IMAGE-Its dominating the page. The image of the star is a direct shot .it looks straight at the audience with a positive attitude.

THE MAIN COVER LINE.is the name of the star and its taking a major space on the page ,this is important because many people may not know this celebrity .

Barcode-date/issue/price

These are essential as it ensures the reader firstly that is not free and secondly that is the latest magazine that NME has published.

THE FOOTER- summarises the celebrities that are on the magazine. This I to attract people that are fans of these stars to buy the magazine.

USE OF A PULL QUOTE is appropriate as it connects with the readers and make them feel as if the star is talking to them directly.

BACKGROUND

The background is very colourful and attractive. The use of graphite wall represents again the ‘hip hop’ type of music as troubling and law breaking and also giving out the wrong message.

USE OF A FLASH-(offering something extra to T.A)

Gives the readers extra information to make the magazine seem like it offers something extra special. The flash is in red which is eye catching and stands out from the cover.

RULE OF THIRDS/THE LEFT THIRD. This is used to ley out the magazine in a attractive way to catch peoples attention. For example the masthead is always at the top left.

TARGET AUDIENCE OF THIS MAGAZINE

METHODS USED TO ATTRACT THIS TARGET AUDIENCE ARE:

Target audience Profile (possibly add image)

The target audience is anyone who are interested in music especially those who are interested in hip hop and urban since Dizzee Rascal is an urban singer.

Gender; the magazine is more likely to attract male gender because of the music type Dizee Rascal performs also because of the hip hop type of music the magazine represents.

Age; the magazine is more suited for late teen ages to late 20s due to the star represented and the type of music it represents.

Social class (how much money do they have available? Due to part of the target audience being teen ages the magazine will not make the price of the magazine high.

How much does magazine cost?

The magazine price is around 2.20 this may be to expansive comparing it other magazines.

The celebrity (Dizze rascal) helps as he attracts his fans and other who likes the type of music he represents.

The use of pull quote helps to attract the audience as it gives a fun message a cross.

STRETCH AND CHALLENGEACTIVITY- USE THE HYPERLINK FOR DIRECT ACCESS TO NME

http://www.nme.com/magazine

DETAILED ANALYSIS OF ITS TARGET AUDIENCE

The target audience are any one who are interested in the rock musical with in the both genders. However the age they target on is 16 to late 20s.

WHO PUBLISHES THE MAGAZINE

IPC MEDIA

GENERAL BACKGROUND

It started as a music newspaper, and gradually moved toward a magazine format during the 1980s, changing from newsprint in 1998. It was the first British paper to include a singles chart, in the 14 November 1952 edition. In the 1970s it became the best-selling British music newspaper. During the period 1972 to 1976 it was particularly associated with gonzo journalism, then became closely associated with punk rock through the writing of Tony Parsons and Julie Burchill.

MORE DETAILED RESEARCH INTO NME MAGAZINE

http://www.nme.com/magazine

Analysis of magazine front coverQ magazine.The masthead

is eye catching as it takes a big amount of the page. Also because the red background with bold capital ‘Q’ in white makes its stand out and makes the magazine look powerful. The name of the magazine is very unusual as its only one letter this attracts audience.

Main imageThe main image is dominating the page. It follows the magazine colour scheme which is red ,black and white. The position Cheryl Cole is taken photo of is a mid – shot but a direct shot as she is looking straight at the reader.

Background The background of this image is very unique and powerful because it’s the rain in the image seems 3D this emphasizes that the magazine is unique and different from other magazines.

Sell lineThe sell line is also following the color scheme .The name and the adjective describing the star is in bold and capitals as there may be people that don’t know her ,The adjective of the star ‘ROCKS’ is taking a big amount of space this is so it attracts audience and also to emphasize the magazine its self ROCKS.

The header Attracts the readers with an opinion making them believe that they are reading ‘the best’ magazine in the country. It is placed at the top of the magazine so that it draws people to buy it.

Use of flashThis is to give the readers a little treat or something extra that the magazine offers.

Cover line The cover line high lights the key information in the magazine. This is appropriate because it helps people to know the key content without going through the magazine.

Rule of thirdThis is used to make the magazine look organized and professional. Also to attract people ,for example the masthead is always at the top right at a magazine this is so that people are able to see it on a shelf at stores.

TARGET AUDIENCE OF THIS MAGAZINE

Target audience Is music buyers over 25 of both genders. Because the target audience is older then normal Q magazine can make it more expansive.

Gender- although the magazine is for both genders this cover is more likely to attract female attention because of the type of music Cheryl Cole represents.

Price of magazine- The price of the magazine is 3.99. this is expensive however this is because the target audience are older.

METHODS USED TO ATTRACT THIS TARGET AUDIENCE ARE:

The celebrity (Cheryl Cole) helps as he attracts his fans and other who likes the type of music he represents.

The background helps to attract people as is different and unique

Analysis of magazine front coverkerrang magazine.

Masthead the masthead is set as part of the background as its so known and famous that people will know the name of the magazine even when its covered by the image.

Main imageThe main image is taking the majority space on the magazine ,however unlike other magazines there is not one dominate image. I personally like that there is more images on the cover as readers will know the main stars that will be in this magazine.

Background The background is powerful as it makes the masthead stand out but also the band because they are wearing the opposite colour of white which is black. Also the background is following the colour scheme of black and white. As those colours are associated with rock and punk music which is what type of music this magazine covers.

HeaderThe header is offering and high lighting the key information the

magazine covers .

Sell line The sell line is taking a big amount of space, as it’s the name of the bad. The name is in bold because its meant to stand out and attract fans also to let people know who they are.

No cover lineUnlike other magazines there is no cover lines but there's pictures that high lights the key information in the magazine.

Bar codeLets people know that its not free .

TARGET AUDIENCE OF THIS MAGAZINETarget audience the target audience are 15-19 year olds who are interested in rock/punk/grunge/indie music etc.

Gender The magazine is for both genders, however there may be more females that would buy this particular magazines as they would fancy the band .

price magazine the price of this magazine is 2.20 this is a suite able price for their target audience as it also offers little things like posters.

METHODS USED TO ATTRACT THIS TARGET AUDIENCE ARE:

The celebrity helps as he attracts his fans and other who likes the type of music he represents.

The gifts attracts audience to buy the magazine .