media magazine analysis number two.

1. Billboard is a very
popular music
magazine for
teenagers and adults.
It always features a
very famous celebrity
in the music industry.

2.  Part of the masthead is covered by the main
image, this shows the magazine is well know
an popular as the reader is expected to know
what magazine it is even though part is
covered. There is block colours in the white
writing of the masthead, this makes it stand
out. it could also be classed as a trademark of
Billboard magazine as most of their magazines
have the block colours.

3.  Whilst looking at this magazine the most
essential information is the price
($6.99/$8.99/£5.50), the date (16th
October,2010 ) and the bar code. The
essential information is usually there to
inform the potential reader of these specific
details.

4.  The main image is of a well known celebrity
all around the world. Rihanna's bright read
hair stands out on the dark black
background. Also her soft coloured dress
contrasts with the dark background too.
 Rihanna is well known all over the world so
this might make people want to buy it if she
is on the front cover

5.  The main sell line on this magazine is the
name of the artist “RIHANNA”. The large
letters emphasise that that the main article
will be about Rihanna herself.
 The main sell line is also in the middle of
the main image, this automatically draw out
attention due to the contrast of colours.

6.  The sub heading on this magazine is “my
fans don’t know who I am “.
 The main purpose of a subheading is to
make the reader want to buy the magazine
and read the article. This is sort of
subheading will especially make her fans
want to read the magazine.
 Also it gives the reader an idea of what to
expect when reading the magazine.

7.  The purpose of cover lines is to give the
potential reader an idea of what to expect
whilst reading the magazine if they buy it.
 The cover lines on this magazine is the rest
of the writing on the front cover what
advertises the articles inside the magazine.
 For example: “killer app summit”

8.  The main colours used on this front cover
are red and black. These give us the
impression Rihanna isn't just a pop singer
but also a rock singer as in the music world
rock music is associated by dark colours
e.g. red and black
 There is also use of white/crème showing
off her feminine and pop music side.

9.  The target audience of this magazine is
anyone who is a fan of the artist Rihanna.
Also anyone who is interested in her style of
music. This issue has a rock feel too it due
to the due colours on the page.