Magazine Cover Analysis 1

 

The mast head is conventionally placed at the top of the cover, in same font, colour ect. The red blue and yellow used suggests that this magazine might be for a much younger audience. In the image the main subject is looking straight at the reader, grabbing attention. The costume worn is low cut and would therefore appeal to men and rule out the child audience assumption. This kind of image would also appeal to women who would idolise her and want to look like that. The fact that she is smiling in the image creates the illusion that if you buy this magazine you will be this happy and look this good. Her pose is flirtatious and she is twirling her hair this would again attract a male orientated audience. The main artist in the image in a spot light almost so she looks a lot lighter than the background so you focus is on her and not the surroundings. The main artist; Katy Perry is a popular artist so by putting her on the cover they are attracting a large audience, the artist credit anchors the image. Underneath this is a glimpse of the interview inside the copy, this will trigger the readers curiosity leading them to buy the issue. The colour scheme focuses on three colours; red white and yellow, this is enough to not overwhelm the eye. The white font contrasts well with the red curtain background and the red is appealing to all ages and genders.

Billboards target audience is aimed at both genders aged 25-56.