Wednesday, 17 October 2012

Magazine Covers - GLAMOUR

Masthead - Large, capital letters, original branding
Dateline - In bottom corner of magazine with website
Main Image - Single image, pop sensation - Idol to girls, makes full eye contact, stands out on a news stand
Cover Lines (puffs) - Different colours and sizes, varied around image, 4 colours, easy to read over main image
Main Cover Line - '131 little ways to your best body!' why not 130? - enigma code, takes up 1/5th of cover, first thing that captures eye after image

Codes and Conventions
date, no bar code or price
photo relating to featured article
recognizable masthead
puffs to make readers buy magazine

Audience
15-25
girls (female)
Socio-Economic - D, E - working/lower class

Representation
females - young
icons

Uses and Gratifications
Personal Identity
Information
Entertainment

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