This contents page is spread out over two pages. There are quite a few images displayed on this contents page and there is a colour scheme of yellow and black representing a male target readership. Most of the features of the magazine show what a typical male is interested in. For instance, "The footy player who blew £5m" and "Hollyoaks Wallcandy".
The title font gives the impression that it's been spray painted and also seems quite no nonsense, which seems fairly masculine.
In addition, the contents are divided into 3 sections "Rogue" "Features" and "The Right Stuff". "Features" clearly being the most important and most interesting parts of the magazine.
The language used can also be associated to men because it seems like language that they would use. For example, "Britain's ponciest prats" and "The man is a proper legend".
Thursday, 27 January 2011
Glamour - Contents Page Analysis
This contents page is fairly unique because it is mainly a central dominant image of actor, Matt Czuchry, who is featured at one point in the magazine. There is a big font at the top of the page saying 'February', it is bright pink, reflecting the target readership. Also, against the white background, it appears clean and matches well with the picture.
The contents of the magazine are displayed quite small on the side of the page, not standing out at all which is odd because most contents pages make the contents the dominant feature of the page.
Furthermore, there is a bright yellow sticker on the page saying "The SEX, LOVE & GUYS Issue", which can be associated with the image of Matt Czuchry.
Most of the contents easily suggest that the magazine is a female readership. For example, "The accessories you need, the men you want!", "10 totally gorgeous new hairstyles" and "5 things that make your skin look old". That last example could possibly show that the magazine might additionally be directed at an older audience.
The contents of the magazine are displayed quite small on the side of the page, not standing out at all which is odd because most contents pages make the contents the dominant feature of the page.
Furthermore, there is a bright yellow sticker on the page saying "The SEX, LOVE & GUYS Issue", which can be associated with the image of Matt Czuchry.
Most of the contents easily suggest that the magazine is a female readership. For example, "The accessories you need, the men you want!", "10 totally gorgeous new hairstyles" and "5 things that make your skin look old". That last example could possibly show that the magazine might additionally be directed at an older audience.
Thursday, 6 January 2011
Double Page Spread Analysis - Bliss
The double page spread in Bliss that I am going to analyse is an interview with Disney's Selena Gomez. She is a valuable person to feature in this magazine because she is a pop star who could be considered an aspirational figure to younger girls. They ask her questions about Nick Jonas, a heart-throb to younger girls, so obviously this would draw in the target readership. Miley Cyrus and Demi Lovato are also featured and mentioned, and the readers would like this because it is most likely that if they are fans of Selena Gomez, they would additionally be fans of other Disney singers and actresses. The colour scheme is pink, white, black and purple, which would still absorb the reader because of the pinks and purples which are usually associated with younger girls.
The interviewer also asks questions like "How did you get into acting?" this would be effective because it is common amongst girls at the age of the target readership to desire fame and want to be a star in movies and in Hollywood. The interviewer also mentions her Disney Channel TV show, Wizards of Waverly Place, this could be successful in enticing the readers because it is typical that the program is usually popular among the age group that read this magazine.
The interviewer also asks questions like "How did you get into acting?" this would be effective because it is common amongst girls at the age of the target readership to desire fame and want to be a star in movies and in Hollywood. The interviewer also mentions her Disney Channel TV show, Wizards of Waverly Place, this could be successful in enticing the readers because it is typical that the program is usually popular among the age group that read this magazine.
Double Page Spread Analysis - Top of the Pops
This double page spread that I am analysing is of brand new and current pop boyband, X Factor's One Direction.
It appears that the picture of them takes up almost the whole double page, this shows that the reader's are more interested in what they look like then what they really have to say.
The boys are very young looking, and this suggests the age of the girls who read this. The boys look safe and non-threatening, something that girls that age are attracted to.
The magazine ask the band ask them questions about girls, fame and bad habits. Something the girls who read this would be interested in reading about. In addition, there is also a big quote displayed from the band, saying, "We wanna dance like Bieber!", this would draw in the readers because it is likely that they would be fans of Justin Bieber as well.
The colour scheme of this spread is pink, white and black, giving it a clean look but still the colour pink remains which reflects the audience of the magazine.
It appears that the picture of them takes up almost the whole double page, this shows that the reader's are more interested in what they look like then what they really have to say.
The boys are very young looking, and this suggests the age of the girls who read this. The boys look safe and non-threatening, something that girls that age are attracted to.
The magazine ask the band ask them questions about girls, fame and bad habits. Something the girls who read this would be interested in reading about. In addition, there is also a big quote displayed from the band, saying, "We wanna dance like Bieber!", this would draw in the readers because it is likely that they would be fans of Justin Bieber as well.
The colour scheme of this spread is pink, white and black, giving it a clean look but still the colour pink remains which reflects the audience of the magazine.
Contents Page Analysis - Top Of The Pops
This magazine contents page contains big numbers and images. The front cover is also annotated very clearly, and this indicates that it is a very straight-forward magazine in what it offers.
The fonts used are curly, pretty and fun, which would attract the target readership.
The magazine has a specific section titled, "We love boys". This suggests the curiousity of the age group and how young they are.
The colours used are bright and eye-catching neon colours, pink and yellow, but they are against white to give the page a clean look.
The fonts used are curly, pretty and fun, which would attract the target readership.
The magazine has a specific section titled, "We love boys". This suggests the curiousity of the age group and how young they are.
The colours used are bright and eye-catching neon colours, pink and yellow, but they are against white to give the page a clean look.
Contents Page Analysis - Bliss
The contents page contains many bright colours and fonts. The bright colours are against a white background, so it doesn't look tacky or too much.
The contents are very simple to read and have pages titled as 'OMG!' and 'Beauty on a budget', reflecting the age of the target audience. They would clearly be at an age where they don't have a job, so they cannot afford expensive brands of fashion or beauty. They would also be at an age where they would use slang.
Furthermore, there is an editor's note titled 'Respect yourself'. This demonstrates the age of the readership, because the editor is teaching vital lessons that will be important to girls at that age.
There are pictures of clothes, perfumes and candles in a collage type style. This would interest the girls who read it because they might like the clothes or perfume and want to know how much it costs or where it is from.
The contents are very simple to read and have pages titled as 'OMG!' and 'Beauty on a budget', reflecting the age of the target audience. They would clearly be at an age where they don't have a job, so they cannot afford expensive brands of fashion or beauty. They would also be at an age where they would use slang.
Furthermore, there is an editor's note titled 'Respect yourself'. This demonstrates the age of the readership, because the editor is teaching vital lessons that will be important to girls at that age.
There are pictures of clothes, perfumes and candles in a collage type style. This would interest the girls who read it because they might like the clothes or perfume and want to know how much it costs or where it is from.
New Masthead
I have decided to change the name of my masthead from 'StarStruck' to 'dream'. I have chosen to do this because I wanted the magazine to have a slightly more mature feel to it and I wanted it to appeal more to older girls.
I have chosen this font for my masthead because it is simple yet effective. It is bold and attractive, much like the Bliss masthead.
Bliss Masthead
This is the masthead for another publication that has heavily inspired my magazine, Bliss. Bliss is aimed at the same age group as my magazine, StarStruck.
The masthead is big and bold and takes up quite a big amount of the front cover. This suggests that the audience of this magazine like bright and bold colours and perhaps easily distracted.
Despite the fact the font is quite boring in typical block capitals, it manages to attract the reader using a colour that is out there and playful.
Top of the Pops Masthead
This is the masthead for Top of the Pops, one of the main publications that has influenced my magazine. The masthead has quite a retro and fun feel to it, suggested by the font. The font seems suited to a magazine read by a young readership. The colour red is bold and bright, which is used to keep the attention of the reader.
In addition, there is a spiral kind of shape, possibly representing music getting louder and louder.
Wednesday, 5 January 2011
Research Planning Tasks
Aim of the Magazine:
Who is the reader?
The reader is young girlie-girls aged 11-15.
What type of magazine?
The type of music presented in my magazine is current pop music.
What is the frequency of your magazine?
My magazine is bi-weekly.
Why is that a good idea?
It is a good idea because it would make sure that there would be a substantial amount of new information in each issue.
Research the Market
Bliss
Frequency: Monthly
Price: £2.50
Owned by: Panini UK
Top of the Pops
Frequency: Monthly
Price: £2.20
Owned by: BBC
Who is the reader?
The reader is young girlie-girls aged 11-15.
What type of magazine?
The type of music presented in my magazine is current pop music.
What is the frequency of your magazine?
My magazine is bi-weekly.
Why is that a good idea?
It is a good idea because it would make sure that there would be a substantial amount of new information in each issue.
Research the Market
Bliss
Frequency: Monthly
Price: £2.50
Owned by: Panini UK
Top of the Pops
Frequency: Monthly
Price: £2.20
Owned by: BBC
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