Here is an analysis of a double page spread from 'TOTP' magazine.

1. DOUBLE PAGE
SPREAD ANALYSIS

2. 1 2

3. PAGE 1
Although the magazine is titled Top of the Pops
referring to popular chart music. This double page
spread is based on the release of Zoella’s new
book. Zoella isn’t even a musician herself, she’s
found fame from her health, beauty and lifestyle
videos. And therefore wouldn’t be a very good
example of what to include in a music magazine
double page spread. We could say that because of
the scale of Zoella’s young female following the
magazine has used her as a tool to generate a
larger audience.
As well as the magazine is produced by the BBC
they’d be more concerned about the education of
the target audience than any other magazine out
there as the BBC produces educational media.
In the background of the text there are falling
snowflakes to represent that this is the December
issue of the magazine. As the target audience are
so young they’re still heavily influenced by tales of
Santa clause and elves.

4. PAGE 1
The page then develops into an interview about Zoella and her
lifestyle. They’ve cleverly used the rule of three to make the text
more digestible for the target audience.
The questions are highlighted in pink, the response in black to
separate the text. The different coloured question lines accent the
paper like ribbon on a Christmas present. As well as they’ve laid
out the pictures in line across the page after one and other. They
consist of ‘selfies’ and more candid shots that Zoellla has most
likely taken herself (from her Instagram). This makes the interview
appear less structured (unconventional) and presents Zoella in a
humble friendly light, therefore the audience admires her for her
humility. Like the majority of the double page spreads I’ve come
across they use drop quotes in a larger font to amplify the most
interesting part of the text in order to draw the reader into the
article rather than skip over it. As well as the writer and
photographer credits run down the side to accredit them,
although this is played down because they want the main focus on
the article.
Overall there are some benefits to this type of double page spread
however, I think I will take inspiration and alter it slightly so that it
fits in more with a music magazine. For example Zoella could
mention some of her favourite CDS, gigs that she’s been
to/upcoming music events she's going to.

5. PAGE 2
The talent used for the article is a girl named Zoella. She is an English, fashion
and beauty, vlogger, YouTuber and Author. Although Zoella isn’t of much
importance to the music industry, its important to note the growth of self-
made online stars. Through apps such as YouTube anyone can upload content
and anyone can view the content. Therefore It makes it a lot easier to gain
popularity, So when it comes to my own magazine my talent could be a
musician from YouTube as it’s a form of social media that has significantly
risen over the past few years,
Zoella is dressed in a smart, friendly manner for this picture. As it is for a
significantly younger audience it would be inappropriate for her to be
wearing a low cut top for example as it would make her appear more sensual
and this audience doesn’t regard Zoella in a sensual manner but instead
someone that they can aspire to be. She is smiling and her hair and make up
is kept very natural and open. She appears more doll like this way. To the side
of her on the right is a column promoting her book release and a
competition. The bright pictures and text lures the audience in because in
contrast to the background its presented in a really colourful way. However
the plug used (WIN!) isn’t colourful and is quite dismal in comparison, this
was probably done to stand out against the bright backdrop of pink. The
competition itself tells you the value of each item you could potentially win,
the magazine itself costs £4.85 to purchase but even though they’re in the
bands C1 in the NRS (National readership survey) and above , it’s a chance to
gain something for free as well as educational as it encourages the target
audience to read more. As an example of a music magazine double page
spread its not a great example…it doesn’t mention music whatsoever.
However, its inspired me to link music and other aspects of lifestyle into my
article, and to reflect on social media influence so that my audience can see
how music linked to every aspect of their lifestyle.
(PHOTOS NOT IN MAGAZINE)
(PHOTO IN MAGAZINE)