Abbie Britcher Media NEA Year 2

 

 

  Print sales volume of magazine titles in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2011 to 2018. (in million copies sold) More and more people are starting to get their news from TV, radio, or social media. People can also download and look at magazines online, which is slowly killing the print industry. Top 10 U.K. Magazines by Circulation 2019 The National Trust Magazine -  a circulation of more than 2.4 million ASDA Good Living – circulation of over 1.8 million Slimming World – Published seven times a year, with a circulation of over 560,000. Radio Times – weekly television and radio programme listings magazine that boasts a circulation of more than 519,000. Take a Break – published weekly and has a circulation of 432,000. The first current affairs magazine on that list is Private Eye at number 27 The Prospect was first launched at in September 1995 and released their first issue in October 1995. David Goodhart said during this time they “more liberal than conservative in poli...

 Magazine Analysis The main image is a drawing, which makes the magazine look more like a storybook, however it is an effective way at getting someone’s attention. Blue is a main colour used and is often associated with intelligence and duty, and red is often associated with blood and activity. Considering this story is about the coronavirus the colours fit very well. The masthead is bold and red, making it stand out and is easily recognisable for a familiar audience and creates a brand identity There's only one main story on the front, there are no other cover lines, which goes against the traditional magazine but also emphasises the importance of the main story. There is no tagline or barcode which isn’t traditional but in the top left corner there is a date and price which fits the codes and conventions of the traditional magazine. The front cover only has one main story which means this is their focus for this particular edition. As the magazine isn’t busy with loads of coverli...

 Magazine Analysis  The Masthead follows the codes and conventions of a traditional magazine as it is big and bold. It easily recognisable for a returning audience and is used to create a brand identity. Has a simplistic colour scheme of light colours and sticks to the same font, which suggests that they care more about the facts than trying to stand out. Blues are often used to suggest reliability, efficiency, communication and intelligence, so the use of using a very light blue in the background could be suggesting the lack of these traits among the people in charge.   However, the picture is a caricature drawing of the MPs, which is mocking and less traditional of a magazine as they tend to use actual images. The caricature drawings suggest a lack of respect towards the politicians and that they have a lack of authority. It also makes this magazine unique and stand out against other current affairs magazines. The word “Tories” is often used as an insult or with di...

 Magazine Analysis   The Masthead is bold and unique and helps to create a brand identity.   The dateline also follows tradition as it is found underneath the Masthead and is written above the price.   It also roughly fits the rule of three as there are spaces either side of the main image. The main image is also traditional as it is a single photo of Liam. The main image is a close-up picture of Liam Gallagher. Using a celebrity as the only thing on the front cover doesn’t just draw the attention of readers but it also draws the attention of Liam Gallagher fans. Using Liam as the main image in a serious way instead of a mocking way suggests that he is good and stands with the policies of the Big issue magazine. The only font that is big and bold is the masthead. The rest of the font on the front cover is small and white. This could be so it doesn’t take away the attention from Liam Gallagher. Colour scheme is a mint green background. This is an example of semiotics ...