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Magazine analysis case study
- 1. Magazine Analysis- Case Study Leanne Oxley
- 2. CLASH MAGAZINE FACTS •Genre:alternative/ rock •Target Audience: Youth (18- 30), fans of rock music, doesn’t have a specific gender, from all background, mainly British/American. •Price:£3.99 •Issue Size:120 •Distribution: all local stores. •Publishing Company: John O’Rourke •Editors Name: Simon Harper •Date of first Publication: 2004
- 3. Detailed Analysis ofFront Cover Bold, iconic masthead > Barcodes/ Issue Numbers Main Image > < Cover-lines Continuously the < same font > Simplistic and sophisticated Clear, unisex layout colours < (yellow/orange) > Shows what is inside the magazine <
- 4. Detailed Analysis ofContents Page Iconic typeface for masthead> < Categorical headings Sophisticated theme > Page Numbers> < Images
- 5. Detailed Analysis ofDouble Page Spread Authentic colour theme. > Title, black and white authentic. < Bold lettering to stand out to the target < Article audience > Smaller font for more focus draw to the main image. < Main Image^
- 6. Q MAGAZINE FACTS Genre:alternative/rock Publishing Company: Bauer Editor: Andrew Harrison Date of First Publication: October’86 Price: £3.90 Frequency of Publication: Monthly Distribution: Local stores Target Audience: youth (older teens-30’s) those who listen to alternative and rock music. From all backgrounds but mainly those who live in Britain.
- 7. Detailed Analysis ofFront Cover Iconic and bold masthead > < Lists of artists, to attract a certain audience Sub-heading> < Puff circle <Barcode/ Issue Numbers Cover lines > ^Famous, idealistic main image^
- 8. Detailed Analysis ofContents Page Iconic symbol> < Issue number/date Cover Lines> < Idealistic band as main image Page numbers> Categorical >
- 9. Detailed Analysis ofDouble Page Spread Name of band> < secondary Main Image ( image is more Popular Band) > conventional to the main. < Bold type- face, allowing it to stand out Page Numbers, relates to contents page> Article, relating to picture ^
- 10. INFLUENCE ON MYMAGAZINE After studying both magazines I have come to a conclusion. I feel that the Clash front cover as shown above is too simplistic and doesn’t show hardly any of the main conventions of a music magazine, but I do like the way it is sophisticated. However Q magazine (shown above) shows the typical codes and conventions such as, puffs and cover lines. I will be combining the two of sophisticated yet involving all main codes and conventions. For the double page spread I preferred the clash magazines as I think it looks more organised and theme of black and white is sophisticated and appealing and also conveys alternative/rock music. Same for the cover page for Clash, I think that it is creative and busy and gives you the correct information you need to find what you’re looking when reading the magazine.