The document summarizes the key elements of a magazine cover, including the masthead in large bold font at the top, a main central image featuring the subject of the cover story, cover lines on the left highlighting other stories, and a barcode with publication details in a smaller font in the bottom left corner. The headline for the main story is the second largest element after the masthead, and a quote preview teases the reader to learn more about the cover subject.

1. Masthead- The masthead of the
magazine is in a bold large font taking
up the majority of the head of the
magazine. It is the first thing the reader
notices when you look at the magazine
which is the aim of the masthead. The
font used in all Billboard magazine front
covers are bold and in capitals.
Main Large Anchoring image-
There is always a main image in
the centre of the magazine taking
up the majority of the page. This
image is usually of the person who
the main story is focusing on. The
large image reflects that person is
dominant and important.
Cover lines- These highlight the topic
which is talked about inside the
magazine engaging the reader to
read/buy it. Cover lines are usually on
the left side of a magazine as it is the
first side seen when placed on
shelves. They also inform us on other
artists that will be featured within the
magazine. This influences whether
the magazine will be purchased or
not.
Barcode- Essential to the cover,
usually includes surrounding general
information about the magazine
such as a website, date and price,
These tend to be placed in any
corner of the magazine. In this
magazine it is placed in the bottom
left, being in a smaller font makes it
irrelevant and less eye-catching to
the reader.
Headline- “Rihanna” , the main
headline is in contrast in size with
the masthead, this shows us the
reader that is is the second most
important aspect. This is where
the 2nd main focus of the issue is
put
Quote preview- Draws in the
reader making them want to
read the magazine and really
find out who Rihanna is.
Convergence-This includes a
range of social media such as
Facebook, Instagram and twitter.
They allow the reader to be
involved and connected with the
magazine.