Analysising Magazines – Contents Pages

Analysis of magazine Contents pagesContents 1.NME Sept 2009

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Contents page NME (SEPT 2009) ANALYSISThe banner at the top is bold and eye catching and informs people what is on the page.

The date makes it sellable and also means readers can trace the issue if they look at it at a later time.

Having subsections splits up the copy and makes it easier to find information

The red numbers helps them stand out and makes the page visually appealing.

Having the logo on the contents page reminds people of the brand and helps continues the house style throughout the magazine, and helps to distinguish it amongst other contents pages.

Main image is the magazine editor, with a tour bus. This links to their ‘Touring Special’. She is wearing stylish, rocky clothes so the target audience will relate to her.

Bands are listed in red with page number in black. The red and black colour scheme is their signature look and their house style, which makes the feature titles stand out.

Image is edited so it looks like a photograph. This is appropriate because it relates to the old school feel that the magazine has.

Editors introduction to contents of magazine personalises the magazine for the reader and helps them feel involved in the making of the magazine.

The subscription advert lets people know about their offers and promotes other issues of their magazine, so current readers will be tempted to subscribe.

Analysis of LayoutMasthead and Logo

Using the logo distinguishes the magazine and makes it recognizable. The bold masthead is eye-catching and will attract the readers attention.

Subheadings They split up the features into sections to make the information clear and easy to find for the reader.

Editors Letter It personalizes the magazine for the reader and makes them feel involved in the making of the magazine. It also gives a feel of what the magazine is about.

Subscription Advert

Features and Page Numbers

This helps to advertise the magazines future and previous issues and by using images of previous covers, they are giving readers an overview of what genres the magazine publishes.

This is primarily what a contents page is for, and it introduces the features to the reader. It organizes the magazine and helps the reader to find what they’re looking for with ease and speed.

ANALYSIS OF CONTENTS PAGE 2 Billboard Magazine – May 2012

Clear numbers are placed in a column down the middle of a grid, with its feature title next to it. This look is sophisticated to fit with the feel of the magazine, and helps readers access information easily.

Subheadings are used to break up the information and help readers find the feature they want more easily.

The bold title is striking and eye catching which captures the readers attention.

A cluster of three relevant images draw attention to the features they relate too, and make the page visually attractive, and give it a modern look.

The main image dominates the page, and the girl looks happy and rocky, meaning the target audience can relate to her. It also draws attention to the feature about her.

The copy shows detailed description of the main features which will make the audience want to read them.

ANALYSIS OF LAYOUT OF Billboard Magazine – May 2012

Analysis of Layout

Bold Masthead It instantly tells the reader what the page features and helps capture their attention.

Columns with Features and page numbers

This look is sophisticated and helps the read to find the feature they’re looking for. Splitting it up with subheadings breaks up the information and makes it more accessible for the reader.

The Main Image It is located in the right third of the page and is the main focus of the page. It makes the page look visually appealing and draws attention to her feature.

Events Section The events section features views from the readers telling the magazine what they’ve been up too. This makes them feel involved in the magazine and creates character.