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- 2. The Masthead - name of magazine Sell lines - tend to be on the side, they give information to the reader about the articles in the magazine Slogan - Words which associate with the magazine, gives a unique selling point Puff(s) - gives information about the content of articles in the magazine, normally a unique shape however can be a circle or a square Main image - the big picture in the middle of the image which is the main focus Anchorage text - writing relating to the main image which tells you who the main picture is Barcode - allows the magazine to be scanned at the checkout, it will have the price above, sizing of price depends how expensive the magazine is Pull quoteCOVER
- 3. Masthead: - From research all NME magazines have there masthead in the corner. - Brand awareness - Fits into the usual colour theme of red Skyline: - gives information about offers or competitions Sell lines: -using varying sized text making the magazine Anchorage text: - Writing relating to the image which tells you what the main picture is about Main image: - Direct address, eye contact
- 4. The name of the magazine - is the biggest text on the page Sub Headings - these categorise the articles making it easier to find the story you like Main image- takes up most of the page, relates to a story, normally a big picture of someone famous of the genre Issue Date, on all contents pages, it can also be found on the cover Main article - below main image, takes up majority of the page, bold title to attract people followed by a big number Colour themes include 2-4 colours on contents pages, pages tend to be white to make it easier to read Special feature either on the contents or cover to attract the reader The cover page is sometimes featured on the contents page, normally to promote an offer
- 5. Numbers first followed by bold article with a brief description on what the article is about Organised into columns, which normally form a ‘L’ shape. All pictures relate to an article, famous people relating to the genre White page, makes it easier to read the writing Website on contents for feedback, along with a social media link
- 6. Main image - relates to article normally someone famous Title of double page spread, sticks to the colour theme Some information about the article, to make the reader see if they would like the article Quote in the middle of page, to attract the reader, tends to be funny or rude to attract the reader Image relating to a specific part of the article, along with a whose in the picture Article organised into columns, making it easier to read