2. MMG Album Magazine Ad
Bold statements
promoting the group
Simple, not a lot of
colors (only 3 used)
Text is focused on
important information
Magazine name in
large text to promote it
Artists are center of
attention
3. J Cole Born Sinner Magazine Ad
Close up of the artists face to show that
he’s center of attention
Artists name to promote them aswell
Minimal and simple text and colors
Magazine name to promote their
business
Quotes and statements
4. Drake Watch The Throne Magazine
Cover
Artist is again, center of attention
Doesn’t use a lot of colors
Promoting other artists
Text is bold and eye catching
Promotes that artists mixtape/album
5. Rihanna Unapologetic Magazine
Cover
A lot of voyeurism
Attracts attention from different a
variety of audiences (no target
audience)
Simple and presentable, not many
colors
Magazine name to promote their
magazine as well as Rihanna’s album
“Unapologetically” – promoting
Rihanna’s album
6. Ciara Album Magazine Cover
Magazine name being promoted
Ciara is the center of attention
A lot of voyeurism
Text, colors and images are limited and
are shown around the artist
A lot of information promoting other
businesses/artist at the bottom
A “hashtag” for social media purposes,
get audiences involved
7. Chris Brown F.A.M.E. Magazine Ad
Promoting the artists album and
the artist itself
A barcode that allows people to
scan and get more information
about the magazine
Artist is the center of attention
The magazine name is dominating
the front page
8. Stereophonics Magazine Ad
The band are center of attention
Long shot to see the location of the band
and what they’re wearing
“Keep CALM and carry on” – The band
being in the middle of the sea and are
calmly eating food. Water = Calmness.
Website at the bottom to promote the band
even more. This will allow them to have a
broader audience.
Date of album release and platforms they’re
available on.
9. Kyle Park Make or Break Me Magazine Ad
Artist has their own
signature look to how
their name is
written, brings
attention of fans
Social media and
website to expand
the promotion of the
album release
Album name
Mise en scene, Kyle
Park in the woods
Picture of album
cover, easier to buy
CD
10. Artist name and album name are in bold
Release date is in bigger font
Image of the album cover as the cover of the
magazine
Promoting Jay Z’s record label
Website for more information which will
promote the artist.
