2. Functions of magazine adverts
Functions of magazine adverts:
• To promote the artist
• To sell the song
• To be eye catching
• Attract their target audience
Conventions Of magazine adverts:
• The release date
• Album/song title
• Image of album cover
• Artist name
• Informatiion about album
• How to buy album
• Record label logo
3. Examples:
In these examples from the pop genre the artist is the main focus of
the magazine and the design is intended to capture the attention of
audiences as well as aiming to sell the album
4. Examples:
Bands in the rock genre focus less on the individuals themselves
and focus' on the conventions of the genre to increase tour
sales
