1. Big, bold, brig
ht writing “the sexy”- hidden
which connotations. Implying obese
promotes „rick ross‟ is eye candy for all
product by girls.
making itself
seen on the
shelves. Barcode- to know
how many units
are sold
popular artists to
attract attention.
From the hip hop
followers.
By Koran Goldson
Things that will
appear in the
magazine. This will
entice readers or
people looking at the
magazine to want to
know what's inside
it.

2.  Founded in 1993 by Quincy Jones and Time Warner, Vibe was an
iconic brand for 16 years, responsible for setting trends among hip
hop and mainstream culture. Vibe was then bought by miller
publishing in 1996, who shortly after bought spin.
 The publication features R&B and hip-hop music artists, actors and
other entertainers.
 The magazine and online websites are for the young, urban followers
of hip-hop culture.
 Vibe magazine appeals to “12- 24 year
old”, both boys and girls
(quoted from the president of
vibe magazine – keith clinkscales)
Although on the vibe media pack the
average age of vibe readers is 27.

3. Vibe magazine hands out awards for the:
Ringtone of the year
Mix tape of the year
VH1 soul video of the year
Song of the year
Producer of the year
Breakthrough artist of the year
Best collaboration
R&B artist of the year
Hip hop artist of the year

4.  Mostly men on the front cover.
 Everyone who poses on the front cover puts on
a mean face.