TOC Analysis

By Joseph Knight

Rolling Stone Analysis

• There are three main fonts used in the TOC; one for the headlines and title of the page; one for the numberings; and one for the leading text of the articles.

• The TOC is split up into two main sections; on the left a column of photos; and on the right the editorial pillars of the TOC.

• There is one constant colour scheme that is followed throughout the TOC; red, white and black. There is a red font used for the numberings and slugs; a black font for the leading texts and article headlines; and a white background.

• The cover date is included below the ‘Contents’ header and at the very bottom of the page.

Kerrang Analysis

• There is a photo wall in the TOC.• There is a Subscription link at the

bottom of the TOC.• There is use of three main colours

in the TOC; Yellow, Black, Red and White. Yellow is primarily used for the bold font for ‘Contents’ and ‘This Week’. The Black colour is primarily used for the main text of the TOC ‘Trash Talk’ and ‘Week Planner’. The Red colour is primarily used for the numberings in the TOC. Finally, the white colour is primarily used for the background for the text.

• Editor’s Notes are included in a separate section of the TOC.

• Photos of the main DPS of the magazine are included in the TOC.

• The cover date and issue No. are included below the ‘contents’ header.