1. Masthead.
Main cover line; possibly
exclusive content.
Cover lines/hooks.
Potentially aimed at an
older target audience.
2 different types of
font have been
used.
Eminem is used
because he is
appealing to all ages
and genders, he is
also a common
household name.
Banner
Excusive/extra
content.
Issue date and
price.
Orange/red, yellow, white
and blue colour scheme.
Black border around the
white writing similar to
Eminem’s white top
with a black jacket.
Main image.

2. Masthead and
definition of what it
stands for Also talks about things
other than music inside
Competitions to draw the
reader in
Red, white and black colour
scheme with hints of green
and blue inserted.
Main image.
Free products, getting
more than the moneys
worth.
Price.
Barcode
Artist’s name in big
bold bright letters
across the middle of
the magazine to catch
peoples eyes.
Red is used because it is
a colour which stands
out.
Other artists named to
attract an audience who
prefer different genres of
music
Issue date.
Quote from the main
attraction to prove that it is
a real interview inside.
Banner

3. Well known musicians who also
create rap music.
Barcode
Masthead – XXL magazine –
Featured at the top left of the
page, this is done because people
always read from left to right.
Therefore this is the first thing
the reader will see.
Exclusive content
Monochrome colour scheme
with hints of red to add some
more colour.
The main headline featuring the
artist’s name is situated in the
middle of the page. It is usually a
different font compared to
anything else on the page, this
catches the readers eye.
Conformation of
new album
Winner of a competition, showing
he is a well liked artist.
Well known rapper, top of the business in his
genre of music
Although the masthead can be
thought of as the most important
thing on the magazine cover, it is not.
The main image is the most important
feature on a magazine cover.
The main image is placed in the
centre of the cover, this is done
because it maximises the impact
to the viewer and gives a good
first impression to the magazine;
especially if it is featuring an
artists that you like.
The coverlines in the case are used to
a bare minimum, they are placed on
the right hand side at the top and in
the middle. The more important
coverlines are usually paced at the
top and are usually written in a
different colour, this helps them stand
out as well as being one of the first
things you read.
The barcode and price are at the bottom
right of the page, it is usually one of the
smallest things featured on the magazine
because it is not deemed as important to
the reader; especially if the price is
expensive they want to make sure they are
impressed by the magazine therefore the
more content printed onto the front the
better. Anything printed in the bottom right
hand corner are not visible when placed on
the shelf.

4. Banner.
Inside content, not wrote about
anywhere else.
Talking about Cabaret inside to draw in
readers who are interested in that
music genre. And also because that is
also the kind of music the artist on the
cover performs.
Talking about other genres of music to
catch the eyes of people who into other
genres of music.
Main image.
Exclusive content, only for this
magazine.
Release of plans of ideas by other artists to
catch peoples attentions by stating that they
should wait because new content is about to
be released.
Barcode.
Not covering the tattoos showing that
he is an artist who is mainly aged at
an older target audience.
Red, grey, white and black colour
scheme, simple but effective.
Main image in front of the ‘Q’ logo
stating that it is a well known magazine
and the logo is not needed on full
show.
Interview including some of the artists’
secrets, and information about their
private life. This makes the readers feel
important because they are getting an
insight to the artists life.
Backstage pass to an award show,
allowing the reader to have a look as
to what actually happens behind the
scenes.
4 different fonts used to keep the
cover from looking plain.
Colour scheme is matching the artists
hair colour, suit and also the magazine
logo.
Artist’s name in big bold letters to catch
the readers attention because it will be
one of the first things they see.