Uses an iconic, ‘sexy’ actress to draw in male readers

Image covers title, we already know what it is called

Limited to three fonts

Women look up to Megan Fox and aspire to look like her

Simple layout with 3 colours

Mentions celebrities names to attract readers

Reference to ‘bad girl’ and ‘badass’ fits in with the rock and roll genre

Liam Gallagher is the main, iconic selling point. Looking up to show power, medium shot

Reflects on magazine history and appeals to collectors, which encourages them to purchase the magazine

Black and white colour scheme to show the history, the gold in the name and exclusive makes it stand out

Title slightly covered, readers already know the name

Free CD, attracts and helps convince readers to buy

Uses a ‘sexy’ woman with minimal clothes and dressed up as an Indian to attract male readers. Direct gaze, looking at the readers

Distinct house style, bright colours and text stands out

Lots of different images used, most images show partying or provocative girls. Fits in with target audience of males, dance music lovers and festival-goers

Image shows Matt Bellamy, the lead singer of Muse, leaning into the shot and smashing his guitar on the title. Portrays a rock and roll genre

‘The UK’s biggest music magazine’ – Tagline. Why people should buy the magazine

Simple, plain background

Main colour scheme is red, white and black/grey. Bold colours attract readers and fit in with house style

Pull factors

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