NME is a magazine that focuses on music. It uses controversial images and quotes on its cover to draw attention and hint at the provocative content inside. These covers usually feature well-known musicians who are outspoken or controversial. The magazine also lists other articles on the right side to further interest readers. NME's target demographic includes students and people in their 20s and 30s who enjoy learning about both new and older styles of music.
3. WHAT ARE THE SELLING POINTS OF NME
An interesting image, often of a well known and well liked character
associated with the genre, often someone with controversial opinions (for
example Morrisey or Liam Gallagher).
This is also often paired with a controversial quote, hinting at what kind of
article will be inside and the content of the article.
A right hand third with other interesting bands/musicians and articles.
4. WHAT KIND OF DEMOGRAPHIC IS NME
GENERALLY ASSOCIATED WITH NME?
The general demographic of NME is probably a mix of mostly D and E, (semi skilled
students) along with smaller amounts of A, B, C1 and C2.
Age ranges of the audience would probably be mainly students, but would range to
most more mature audiences also, as it focuses on older music as well as newer.
5. Well known masthead
attracts repeat readers
and implies quality
Words like exclusive
attract attention,
implying information
that can’t be found
elsewhere
Bold colour scheme,
catches eye of the
reader
Interesting/ well known
person associated with
the genre
Eye catching,
controversial quote
Listing of contents to
interest readers