TV Magazine Analysis

Six images gives reader value for Money

Eight colours make this publication look bright, cheap and cheerful

Shots on the front cover have been taken from the show, this is done from print screens or editing the images together they have not been taken in a studio

Ripped paper makes this look like it was constructed in a rush- this news is fresh

“Organised chaos” by using boxes then manipulating features and images so they extend beyond the edge

Wide banner at top catches audiences eye on news stand as it is different to others soap magazines

Wide banner “2 weeks Revealed” and “20% off” buttons also imply value for money

All Canted text is tilted in the same direction and to the same degree . Nothing is done random

Punctuation creates rhetorical questions and excitement

£0.49 per issue is cheap compared to other magazines this draws audiences in

9 colours make the publication look bright, cheap and fun

Weekly magazine as it gives the date it is valid for

Tabs make it easy for the reader to be able to flick to what day of the week that they want to view

Masthead is bright and colourful making it stand out in the newsstand- more buyers

The stars eyes are in the rule of thirds meaning there eyes are drawing the buyer in to the magazine

The magazines related website is given allowing audiences another way to access the brand- Brand Loyalty

Secondary Images makes the audience believe the magazine is stuffed with information

“The weddings off?” Punctuation draws attention to the statement and excites the audience making them want to read more

All Canted text is tilted in the same direction and to the same degree . Nothing is done random

Oldest brand on the Market

Trusted by a wide audience

Produced by the BBC

A weekly Magazine, gives date to which the magazine is valid for

Understands that Audience habits have changed and watching on demand has proliferated.‘FREEVIEW’ in red draws eye of Older, loyal audience.

Website nestled in the Masthead gives audience another way toaccess the brand. This encourages brand loyalty.

Masthead extends beyond the image and has a shadow beyond it, so it stands out from the page

Simple colour scheme creates a high quality product. Red draws reader’s eye as it stands out from the white

All text except strap is in lower case grammatically correct. More mature mode of address

Three features arranged down side of page in negative space next to star

Headings in Bold, sub-headings same font, black

Caption anchored on star’s lapel. Name of programme, day and channel. Gives the audience easy access

Star’s eye is centre of the page, breaking the rule of thirds, and part of his face is obscured The star is famous enough to attract audiences even when he is hidden from view

Main Feature “Doctor Who” is largest text on page, anchoring the star “Is there life after” creates a story for the audience to follow

Barcode, Price Region. Region is given because times and programmes change

All text except strap is in lower case grammatically correct. More mature mode of address

The date the Magazine is valid is shown ‘25-21 August’

Colour scheme consisting of two main colours; White and Orange

The writing and font is all the same showing the magazine is serious rather than a gossip magazine

Secondary images showing the magazine contains a lot of different stories and information

Banner advertising ways in which you can watch the shows featured in the magazine

Key Words are highlighted ‘NEW’ ‘PLUS’ drawing its attention to the audience making it seem important