Analysis of

Magazine Names

Acronyms Compound Words Phrases Connotative WordsQ – The name has no meaning adding a mysterious vibe. Connects to music as it looks like record player.

Rolling Stone – A popular band so indicates the high profile of this magazine.

Top of the Pops – Suggests it’s important and reveals genre of magazine.

Kerrang – Sounds a bit like the noise a guitar smashing would make.

NME – Short for ‘National Music Express’ making it seem modern. Sounds like the word ‘enemy’ highlighting the competitive music world.

In-d – Sounds like ‘indie’ revealing the music genre, clever name so would appeal to the social group of ABC1.

We <3 Pop – The use of the pronoun ‘we’ highlights the community.

Fused – About coming together as one and electricity connoting positivity.

XXL – Short for ‘Extra Extra Large’ explains how the magazine will be packed with information.

Grape Vinyl – Creates an image of old records implying the target audience of this magazine would be older.

Smash Hits – ‘Smash’ indicates anger as does the word ‘hits’ but it also implies music.

Billboard – Highlights importance and how the magazine is very popular.