2. Top of the Pops Magazine Front Cover
Masthead: The masthead for this
magazine is ‘Top of the Pops’ which is
Cover Lines: The cover lines short and catchy, also clearly showing
down the side of the what genre of music the magazine
magazine are there to inform contains, making it easy for the target
readers as to what is audience to recognise the magazine
included in the magazine and they are after. The colours of the
what they can expect to see, masthead are pink and white, also using
also anchored by the images curly font, connoting a very feminine
along side them. atmosphere, appealing to the target
market of teenage girls.
Central Image: The central image
of this magazine is a mid shot of
pop teen idol Justin Bieber, who
has an enormous fan base of
young girls around aged 8-17 year Flash: The flash ‘9 NEW DATING
olds, obviously drawing in the TIPS TO TRY TODAY!’ is there to
attention of his fans and appealing intrigue the audience in to reading
to their target market. He is that article, therefore making them
placed in front of a white want to buy the magazine. The
background which highlights buzz word ‘NEW’ creates the
himself and represents innocence, Alliteration: The alliteration impression that no other magazine
and he is also wearing the colours ‘Rock it like Rita’ and ‘OH provides this information,
blue and white, making him look BOY, IT’S BIEBER!’ provide the suggesting that they are offering
typically masculine in comparison magazine with catchy cover more than others.
to the rest of the content on the lines and making it seem
front cover. more fun.
3. Smash Hits Magazine Front Cover
Masthead: The masthead for this Slogan: The slogan ‘non-
magazine is ‘Smash! Hits’ which stop POP!’ clearly shows
suggests that this magazine is the genre of the magazine
providing readers with the best and and suggests that the
most popular music. The colours magazine is full to the brim
yellow and white make it stand out with great pop music that
and connote a happy, joyful mood, doesn’t stop.
reflecting the genre of pop.
Flash: The flash on this
Colour Scheme: The colour
magazine says ‘HIP HOP SPESH’
scheme of this magazine
which shows what is included
consists of purple, yellow, blue
inside and the shortening of the
and white. The mixture of
word ‘special’ to ‘SPESH’ can be
these colours don’t exactly
seen as a buzz word as it gives
make the magazine gender
the impression that this is a
specific, therefore creating a
special within this magazine
wider audience.
only.
Central Image: The central image of this magazine is Britney Spears, using a
direct mode of address, looking straight at the reader which draws in their
attention. This is seen as an image of perfection, with her wind-swept
blonde hair and perfect skin and make-up, appealing to women as they
want to look like her and also using the male gaze theory, appealing to men
as this is what they view as good looking and their ideal woman.
4. We <3 Pop Magazine Front Cover
Skyline: The skyline says
Masthead: The masthead for this
‘GOSSIP.FASHION.BOYS’ in white
magazine is ‘WE <3 POP’ obviously
font against a pink background
portraying the genre of music in the
making it stand out. The fact that it
magazine and is short and snappy. The
is advertising boys and gossip
collective pronoun ‘WE’ makes the
strongly links this magazine to
magazine seem like a community and
females as these are stereotypically
involves the readers who also love pop.
seen as girly things to do and
The colours of the masthead are black,
include boys to admire.
white and pink, connoting a girly
atmosphere and appeals to females,
therefore creating themselves their
Teasers: The teaser ‘girlfriends, naked bits +
target audience.
never seen pics!’ gives a brief idea of what to
expect and teases the readers as it appears to
be quite a risqué article, intriguing them into
buying the magazine and finding out more.
Also the ‘never seen pics’ suggests that no Central Image: The central image of
other magazine has those pictures, giving the this magazine is Rihanna leant against
impression that only this magazine contains a white background with her hands
them. above her head, connoting a relaxed
posture, supported by the big smile
on her face. This suggests that the
magazine has a happy, chilled
atmosphere, creating positive vibes.
Callout: The callout “I weed on a
hamster” catches readers attention as it
is quite wacky and outrageous, perhaps
then leading on the reader to wanting to Buzz Word: The buzz word
find out more. ‘EXCLUSIVE’ gives the impression that
the magazine is unique and is the
only one to cover that specific story,
giving it a USP and suggesting that it
is better than other magazines.
5. Rolling Stone Magazine Front Cover
Masthead: The masthead is called
‘Rolling Stone’ perhaps making a
reference to the famous band The
Rolling Stones. The colours are
red and black, making it look
prominent and bold, also making Central Image: The central
sure that it isn’t gender specific. image on this magazine is of
Taylor Swift, looking directly at
the camera whilst sat down
Cover Lines: The cover lines on posing. This image would
this magazine are there to grab attract the attention of
the readers attention and to females as her songs are very
inform them of what articles feminine and relationship-
there are inside, using catchy related, making her an idol for
cover lines such as ‘Lennon’s Lost them. Also, this image would
Letters’ are to intrigue the reader. appeal to male audience as she
is attractive and a lot of her
flesh is on show, linking to the
Layout: The layout of this male gaze theory.
magazine is quite simple and has
nothing too extravagant or
overcrowded, making it appear
more sophisticated and not as
childish as others, most likely to
appeal to the older age group.
6. Blender Magazine Front Cover
Skyline: The skyline ‘FREE
Masthead: The
DOWNLOADS! 10 HOT NEW
masthead of this
TRACKS (P.75)’ lets the
magazine is called
readers gain something for
‘Blender’ and is in big,
free out of the magazine and
bold, black font,
the adjectives ‘hot’ and ‘new’
making it stand out.
big the free gift up, making
people more intrigued to buy
it.
Central Image: The central image of
this magazine is Katy Perry standing
facing away from the camera but
looking directly at the camera. Even Cover Lines: The cover lines on
though the colours of this magazine this magazine are presented well
are black, white and pink, as certain words are made with
stereotypically appealing to girls as bigger font, enhancing them so
they are girly colours, this central that readers will be drawn to that
image would make the magazine certain word first, mainly names
become more appealing to males as of artists such as ‘Katy Perry’
well as the picture would grab their ‘Metallica!’ and ‘Weezer!’ which
attention, also linking to the male shows the audience what artists
gaze theory. are included within this magazine.
7. Top of the Pops Magazine Contents Page
‘Inside the mag…’ is the title of
this contents page, showing
clearly this is what the purpose of The page numbers on this
the page is for, to guide readers contents page are in bright pink
where to go within the magazine. font, with some of them larger
The white text and pink than others, showing that these
background portrays the girly are the main articles that they
theme of the magazine, appealing advise readers should go to first.
to the female target audience.
The headings such as ‘We <3
Shopping’ and ‘All About You’ help
divide the page into sections and
making it easier for the reader to
navigate themselves around the
page and around the magazine.
The images on this page help
anchor the text. It is also an
The white, pink and yellow easy way for the readers to
colour scheme represent a flick to what they would
girly atmosphere, making most likely want to read first.
the page look fun and
lively.
8. Smash Hits Magazine Contents Page
This puff uses red and white
colours, making stand out against The title ‘CONTENTS’ is in bold,
the black background and is the capital letters, also in black font
thing that first draws you to the against a white background,
page, welcoming readers back to making it stand out.
the next issue of this magazine.
The 4 images are on this page to
help guide readers to specific
This is a list of names of all the
pages, showing what these 4
people that have worked to
certain pages are about and
create this magazine, showing
where to find them. They also
that it is a well established music
provide a visual element on the
magazine.
page, making it more interesting
to look at.
The red, white and black
colour scheme create a
sophisticated style for the
magazine, appealing to either
gender.
9. We <3 Pop Magazine Contents Page
The editor’s note on the contents
page is a good way to inform
readers of what is going on that
The callout “I’d pose naked for week and what to expect from this
about a hundred quid!” grabs the issue. It also makes the readers feel
readers attention as it is quite an welcome and as though they are
outrageous comment, teasing being talked to directly.
them and perhaps making them
more inclined to read that article.
Most of the images on this page are
of famous male celebrities, which
The page numbers on this then gives the impression that this
page are bright and bold, magazine is predominantly for
standing out from the females, using images of males to
colour of their backgrounds. appeal to them.
The colour scheme of this contents page are white,
blue and yellow, creating quite a masculine
approach to the magazine, however the images of
the males go against this idea.
10. Rolling Stone Magazine Contents Page
The layout of this contents page is
very organised, divided into Displaying their website link at
different sections which then the top of the page in white
makes it easier for the reader to capitalised text against a read
navigate around the page, background makes it stand out
knowing clearly where everything and is guiding readers to view
is and where to go. their website, creating a
convergence for their magazine.
The images on this contents page
are there to anchor the text
alongside it. There are only
The colour scheme of this
images for the main stories and
contents page is quite dull, mainly
they also have a longer
using red, white and grey. This
description, showing clearly that
gives the impression that the
these are the main articles of the
magazine would be for an older
magazine.
target audience.
On this contents page, there is a
section which advertises there poll,
persuading the readers to also vote,
giving them something to do and get
involved with, relating to the uses and
gratifications theory.
11. Vibe Magazine Contents Page
The layout of this contents page is
extremely simplistic, with no
masthead and only one image.
This suggests that this certain
magazine isn’t aimed at the
younger audience, more likely to The central image on this
be targeted at 18 year olds and contents page is of a woman,
over as it gives off a very leant over and posing with a stick.
sophisticated look. She is showing a lot of flesh and
also has a suggestive look upon
her face, supported by the stance
that she is in. This could appeal to
both males and females. With
There are only a few page
females perhaps wanting to look
numbers listed, alongside the
like her and with males perhaps
article and a short description of
wanting her, creating a wide
what that article is about, letting
target audience.
readers know where to go and
helping them navigate around the
magazine.
12. Top of the Pops Double Page Spread
The subheading “We asked Leona our silliest questions ever –
you won’t believe her outrageous answers!” is there to catch the
readers attention and make them want to read the interview as
“I’d dress like Lady Gaga!” they suggest that readers would be shocked at what she has to
is the title of this article, say and that the article is worth reading.
in a big white font against
a black background with
pink inverted commas,
typically connoting a girly
style. This is also known Here is another pull quote
as a pull quote, as this is for readers to see and then
one of the things that engage the readers into
Leona Lewis has said in wanting to find out more.
her interview, obviously
then intriguing the
readers into reading the
article to find out more.
The body copy on this
double page spread is
separated into different The image on this double page
sections, making it spread is of Leona Lewis as this is
easier for the readers who the interview is with, showing a
to navigate around the picture of her looking attractive and
page. smiling, portraying the nature of the
interview and that it is positive and
fun.
13. Smash Hits Double Page Spread
The drop capital ‘W’
indicates the start of
the article and the
colours black and pink
also contribute to the
colour scheme of the
page. The image on this double page
spread is of Cher Lloyd bent
over in a comical pose with a
camera. The atmosphere of this
image suggests that the article
will be fun and wacky, also that
some parts of it may shock
readers as that is her
expression in the picture, which
The highlighted quotes then makes people want to
draw attention to them read the article.
and suggests that this
is the key information
that they would want
the readers to read. The colour scheme of this double
page spread is white, black and pink,
making it come across as very
feminine and girly, also supported by
the image of the female, suggesting
that this article is mainly aimed at the
female target audience.
14. Pop Double Page Spread
The by-line
shows who
wrote the The image on this double page
article. spread is a close up of Beyoncé.
The image is rather unique as
she has a net of metal around
her face, however this unique
image links to the title ‘FIERCELY
CREATIVE’ as it shows that she is
being creative and not just
The colour scheme of this following the crowd, giving
double page spread is white herself a personal identity.
and hot pink, connoting a
sexy atmosphere which
reflects the image of
Beyoncé and her persona.
15. Rolling Stone Double Page Spread
The big red ‘L’ is what you are first drawn
to when seeing the article as it is the
only colour on the page, obviously done
for a reason. The L must stand for Lady The text ‘Lady Gaga’ is
Gaga, creating herself an identity. separate from all the
other body copy, which
The image for this double makes it stand out and
page spread is of Lady can then be looked
Gaga, looking directly at upon as the title of the
the camera. She isn’t article, using a
wearing any clothes apart simplistic approach.
from a huge metal
necklace and is covering
her body with her hands.
This connotes a risqué
atmosphere and is very
suggestive, which could
perhaps reflect the article
itself, which then may
make readers more
intrigued to read it.
The drop capitals
The colour scheme is white, black
make it easier for
and red, making it very simplistic
the reader to know
and easy to take in. The hint of red
where the new
adds a sign of sexiness and danger,
paragraphs are.
which then links to the image.
16. We Love Pop Double Page Spread
The title ‘THE BROTHER
WE WANT TO SMOTHER’ is
The image on this double in bright white text against
page spread is of Joe Jonas a red background which
from a famous band with then makes it stand out. It
his 2 brothers. He looking also rhymes, making it
directly at the camera and is catchy and sound
wearing a black vest, with interesting.
his arms and evident
muscles on show. This
shows that the article is
predominantly aimed at
women as he is made to
look sexy and appealing for
the female eye.
The layout of the body copy
The colour scheme of this is clear and easy to read as
double page spread is the questions and answers
white, red and black, all are all separated into
which connote a sexy different sections, making
atmosphere, supported the page look more
by the central image on appealing to the readers.
the page.
