Dateline - Underneath Masthead
Main Image - Single bold image, actress - Idol to girls, makes full eye contact, stands out on a news stand
Cover Lines (puffs) - 2 Different colours used, same size on the left hand side, larger size under main image, easy to read as not covering main image
Main Cover Line - 'SPECIAL K, from teen tearaway to screen satan' why was she a tearaway? why is she satan? - enigma code, takes up 1/5th of cover, would be viewed on shelf after image and masthead, different colour (pink) catches readers eye
Codes and Conventions
date bar code and price
photo relating to a featured article
recognizable masthead
puffs to make readers buy magazine
rule of three used (masthead, main image, main cover line)
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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