1. FRONT COVER ANALYSIS –
VIBE AND BILLBOARD

2. VIBE FRONT COVER ANALYSIS
The mast head uses a gradient colour from Within the use of rule of thirds
black to red, these are stereotypically Eminem is centred in the page
masculine colours that would automatically showing his importance to the
entice a male audience. article. As the text is in the left
and right thirds and in smaller
The cover main cover line uses large font of
writing than the main cover line it
“Eminem” showing star power and enticing
shows the issue is based around
the audience as he is a star. Moreover the
him again showing his importance.
other cover lines are placed around the
The cover line “Vicodin. Valium.
main image showing the importance of the
Methadone” suggests the use of
artist as they frame him. They build a house
drugs showing a rough time that
style of grey, black and red reaching a male
Eminem has had and the caption
audience.
“I literally almost died” would
The header uses more star power and make the reader question why
names of famous artists to entice the and would therefore want to read
audience further as it shows there is more on.
famous people inside the magazine and Moreover the other cover lines
things to find out about these people. suggest a magazine/issue based
Moreover it would target people interested on rap which would appeal to
in rap as it uses a flasher on the banner males as it is likely males would be
saying “the real rap” giving the impression attracted to a rap magazine.
that it is a special rap issue. Moreover more star power is
used with names such as “Lil
The main image uses Eminem as star
Wayne” and “Swagga Jack” which
power. He has a stern facial expression
would be people who are well
with his arms crossed giving the impression
known within the rap genre giving
he is strong and making him seem
the opportunity for the reader to
intimidating. This would appeal to an
have more of a personal insight
audience of males as they would also want
into the rap industry of which they
to be this was and to be seen as
may find popular.
intimidating to other males and may feel
they can relate to him whilst also wanting
to read more about his story due to him
being famous and an aspirational figure.

3. BILLBOARD FRONT COVER ANALYSIS
The mast head of billboard is positioned across the top third of the page
behind the main image yet still shown on the left and right thirds of the
page. The colours in the round letters of the mast head become a
recognisable brand for the reader and would attract younger teenage
audiences as it features bright colours.
The main image is centred in the page, using star power of Taylor Swift
this again would appeal to a young teenage audience, whilst the
positioning of the main image over the mast head puts attention primarily
on Taylor Swift. The main cover line is large in the bottom right third of
the page, using a recognisable name in large font to grab the readers
attention and beneath referring to her as a queen creating a figure the
audience of young teenagers could aspire towards again focussing the
cover on the star.
The other cover lines are positioned up the left third of the page around
the main image giving the reader an insight into what is in the magazine.
Some large copy is used on the cover lines to draw the reader in, as they
use one word in bold font, this would grab the attention of the reader
making them look in detail at the cover lines, of which would entice the
reader further to buy the magazine.
Finally the house style of the magazine uses black for the mast head with
blue and yellow in the circular letters drawing attention to the reade3r
through the use of bright colours whilst again familiarising a reader with
the brand. Moreover the cover lines are in yellow and white font, which
may be seen as more feminine colours which would entice a younger
female audience.

4. CONTENTS PAGE ANALYSIS –
VIBE AND BILLBOARD

5. VIBE CONTENTS PAGE ANALYSIS
The mast head of vibe is placed in the top
right third of the page creating a sense of
familiarity. The heading "contents" is written
in large font matching the house style of the
magazine alongside the mast head catching
the readers attention as it is large and bold
covering the logo of the magazine which is in
a low key lighting to help brand the magazine.
The main image in positioned in the bottom
uses star power based on the front cover and
shows a man with a lot of jewellery showing
he is rich, he looks intimidating which a male
teenage reader would aspire to be like. Finally
the contents is listed down the left third of
the page in white text standing out from the
background, yet being understated due to the
main image and size of the headings which
shows the importance primarily of the artist
photographed.

6. BILLBOARD CONTENTS PAGE ANALYSIS
The billboard contents page features a house style of blue
and white, this matches the blue in the mast head
familiarising the brand of billboard. The heading “contents”
is placed across the top right third of the page in black
standing out from the white background giving a clear
instruction to the reader it’s the contents page. Moreover
three secondary images are placed below the heading,
using star power this familiarises the reader with them and
makes them want to read on as there are inspirational
figures featured in the magazine. Moreover the main image
is used along side with star power positioned to the left of
the page, contrasting with the white background attention
is drawn to the larger picture making the reader want to
read the main article of the magazine. Furthermore the
contents page features a chart with the best selling albums
and singles in, this would interest the reader as they open
the magazine they have information on the charts and
music industry straight away. Finally the contents is listed
through the centre of the page positioned around the main
image. Using blue headings which draw attention to the
reader and familiarise them with the brand the contents is
listed in black underneath. Across the bottom third of the
page features online events and general events to excite the
audience. Overall the contents page gives the reader a large
amount of information about inside the magazine and
shows what they could enjoy within the magazine.

7. DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD ANALYSIS -
BILLBOARD

8. DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD ANAYLSIS -
BLENDER
The double page spread from The main image on the double
Billboard magazine is headed in page spread takes up the entire
the top centre third of the page, right page of the spread whilst
it is in large black writing the background overlaps behind
standing out from the pale gray the article on the left page. The
background it catches the use of star power using Amy
readers eye automatically. The Whinehouse gives the reader a
use of what seems to be a familiar and inspirational figure
dripping ink font would give the making them want to read the
impression of a tattoo parallel article as they would see the
with the heading “Amy’s Ink large main image straight away as
House” this would be seen as it takes up the left and centre
cool having a tattoo to a young third of the page, with her face
audience. Moreover the use of taking the top third of the page it
star power is apparent in the gives a large image of her for the
header calling her “Amy” only the audience to familiarise
use of a first name would give themselves with enticing them to
the audience a more personal read the article. Moreover The
relationship with the artist. use of a grey scale picture gives a
The use of the writing in two quirky image to the double page
columns gives the reader spread which would entice a
something easy to read. As young reader who may want to
Billboard is aimed towards a be different and aspire to be
The article itself tells a story of Amy’s arrival somewhere. The
younger audience they would not different like the star featured in
article gives a strong sense that Amy is special and different from
want to read a lot and would be the article.
others. It also gives the impression she is a down to earth star,
more interested in pictures
which would entice the reader further as it would allow a more
therefore information is given to
personal relationship with the star and moreover the magazine as a
the reader in easy to read, small
whole.
columns.