2. Masthead
Dominant image
Selling line
Main cover line
Magazine header
bar
Cover lines
Price
Barcode
Dateline
Website
Sub image
Screamer
Skylines
3. Billboard reader profile
This is the reader profile for Billboard. It shows different pop artists and the
way they’re presented shows that the target audience is from ages 15-21
who’re mostly girls. The masthead is always blended into the celebrity figure.
There is almost always direct mode of address, where the figure is looking
directly into the camera. The use of colours are sometimes bright and by this I
can tell the target audience is at the age range it is because of the language
used and the fonts, colours and snappy lines.
My target audience is also going to be 15-21 year olds due to the results from
my target audience survey. I will use similar colours in my magazine as it draws
the reader in. My magazine is going to be aimed at those who enjoy the latest
pop music and who enjoy reading magazines. I will be going through different
colours, fonts and themes to inspire me for my magazine. I will also use
language suitable for those ages 15-21.
4. Kerrang reader profile
This is the reader's profile of Kerrang! magazine. It shows
their average reader are young people who are interested
in indie music. The magazine appeals to young people aged
15-24 and aimed mostly at male (60% male and 40% female).
The magazine target its audience through the use of colours,
font and themes to make it look attractive and stand out
form other magazines of the same genre. They also use a
language that is casual and easy to understand.
They have represented their reader's profile by showing
statistics of their average reader and their lifestyle. Their
average reader are interested in computer games, music and
fashion. They also in average buy 31 albums a year. Kerrang!
has also included images of front covers to show potential
reader what the magazine would like and also themes,
colours, and font they would use. Kerrang! has included a
range of information about the magazine in order to
encourage potential advertisers to buy advertising space
for Kerrang! magazine
