The document analyzes posters for albums by Jay-Z, Eminem, and Asher Roth. It finds that all posters prominently display the artist name and album title for recognition. Posters for established artists like Jay-Z and Eminem do not include the artist's face, while a debut artist like Asher Roth includes his face. All posters also feature the album release date prominently. Production details and websites are sometimes included as well.

1. Poster Analysis Alex Wilson

2. Jay-Z – Blueprint 3 Artist’s name central in largest font so audience knows who’s being advertised. The image on the poster is the same as the album’s artwork – makes it easier to recognise in shops/iTunes. Artist not present because he is already well-known; no need to see his face. Album title and date also presented centrally. Date in bold in order to make it easily remembered. Website also included.

3. Eminem - Recovery Top right – artist and album names, complete with respective motifs for further gratification, and continuity with the rest of artist’s work. Again, same image as on album artwork to make the album easily recognisable. Although the artist is pictured, we do not see his face – he is well known so there is no need. Bottom right – date is in large font so potential audiences are more likely to see it. Well-known singles are mentioned to attract more audiences. Parental advisory sticker present, as well as artist’s website and companies involved in production.

4. Asher Roth – Asleep in the Bread Aisle Clearly divided into 3rds. Top 3rd – artist, pictured because it is his debut album, needs audience to know his face. Bottom 3rd – release date also in large font to be remembered. Production company logos at bottom of page. Middle 3rd – artist and album name. Artist’s name in largest font so it is easily read/remembered.

5. I HAVE LEARNT... Essential elements – artist name, album name, release date. For new artists (debut albums), the audience need to see whose CD they are going to be buying. Faces are easier to remember than names. Artist name and release date need to take up the most space on the poster – vital details without which the audience won’t know who/when to buy. Websites and production companies are good ideas to include.