2. The Masthead
• ‘VIBE’ Takes up a large amount of space on the
cover, the colouring stands out from the
background, so it is instantly seen. It will be
the same on all of their magazines, so that
they are easy to identify. The colour matches
in with the colour scheme of blue, black and
yellow.

3. Tag Line
• Has gives a brief description of what is inside,
the colours again stand out from the
background as it is a key selling point. Within
the tagline such words as ‘exclusive’ are used
to entice the audience in.

4. Main Image
• The image is the centre of the page is the
most important feature on the front cover, it is
usually a celebrity who at the time is in the
spot light to draw in an audience. The pose
portrayed is a typical R&B pose, yet it relates
to the story line along side of it. The image is
on a blurred background making it stand out
more than it would if the background was in
focus. The image also covers part of the title,
emphasising its importance.

5. Main Story line
• The main story line is along side the main
image. It stands out as it is large, bold, black
writing with a yellow outline. Different sized
fonts are used within the same story line, this
makes the reader focus on the story. The story
line will be one of interest at the time of
release and will help to entice the audience.

6. Story Lines
Three of the other story lines on the cover of the
magazine are around the same subject, sex. Its it
a known fact that sex sells therefor it is apparent
why it has been used so repetitively on the
cover. The other story lines take up less space
than the main one as it is not as important.

7. Font
• There are many font sizes, types and colours
used on the front cover, it creates variety and
helps the story lines stand out from the
others.

8. Barcode and date
• The barcode and date are placed in the
bottom left hand corner of the page, they are
small as they are insignificant to the sale of
the product however they are a necessity.