Analysis of My Front Cover

Large Banner advertises a product relevant to the magazine making the reader interested in the prize

The website offers readers another way to get information related to the magazine, provides readers more than one way to find out information. Increases Brand Identity

The date the magazine is valid informs the reader when the next edition will come out

All text except strap is in lower case grammatically correct. More mature mode of address

Simple colour scheme used making the magazine look mature and professional. Red draws in the readers to the key points.

Barcode allows the magazine to be bought

Main Storyline of the magazine “Is this the end of Hollyoaks as we know it?” links to the image showing its a main feature of the edition

Three features arranged down side of page in negative space next to star

The star’s eyes are in the rule of thirds drawing in the readers attention

Comparison

•Large Banner•Large Magazine Title•Website•How long the magazine is valid for•Stars eyes in the rule of thirds•Three features arranged down side of page in negative space•Main Headline links to image•Barcode