The first contents page comes from the pop magazine "Top Of The Pops"I clearly know that this is a contents page as there is a banner up top saying “Inside the mag”. The font looks like it is handwritten and serif which may link to the magazine's target audience female 9-15 year olds as it would appeal to them. Also the front cover of the magazine is displayed with arrows pointing to every teaser instructing the reader to what page it is on. This is very effective as if one of the teasers specifically interested the reader they can easily find it in the magazine. The page number are in bold vibrant colours. This causes them to stand out more.
Also, there are 5 sub headings which include: Celebs & gossip, We *heart* shopping, We *heart* boys, All about you and Wins and offers. This is effective as it allows the reader to quickly find the article they want to read and are interested in. All the subheadings are written in the same sans-serif, swirly font. This cause the text to look more cute which will appeal to the young target audience. Inside the boxes it is specifically written what is on each page. Also the more relevant bits are highlighted, causing them to be more attractive to the reader. Also around the page there are some pictures. They also have bold page numbers next to them. This is effective as it causes the page too look more fun. This is effective as if an One Direction fan sees them in the corner they will straight away know to go to page 26 as there will be something involving them on that page.
The main colour scheme of the page is pink and yellow. Pink connotes love, which may link to the love that fans have for the magazine and artists featured and gives it a feminine sense which links to the target audience. Yellow represents joy and happiness which is aha the reader will experience after reading the magazine.
This contents page comes from the magazine "We *heart* Pop". The banner at the top of the page says “We Love This...”. This may connote that us as the readers will love the whole contents of the magazine. The typography of the title is quite bold and sans-serif. This makes it very eye catching as it is big and also is one of the few texts which is written in black. There is a small article presented on the page. This can act as another quick teaser before the actual magazine. In an upside down ‘L’ shape there are 4 main pictures which I believe are the main features of the magazine. These pictures have a cover line and page number attached to them, so it makes it easier for the reader to find the article in a quicker time due to the bold noticeable page numbers. Below there is a small box with some more page numbers presented, of the more important or relevant things in the magazine. Not all the page numbers are on it which may be due to the fact of some pages being adverts. This also informs the audience that the magazine is published monthly. There is a banner at the bottom of the page of the posters that you will receive in the magazine. This can also give us an insight to who we can expect to see in the magazine, causing it to be like an overview. Also in the bottom right corner there are the page numbers which will help the consumer to navigate through the magazine. Also right next to it, there is the website of the magazine. This may suggest that the magazine is also available online. The main colour scheme for this page is green, blue and black. The colour blue connotes that reading the magazine might calm you down if you are stressed out. This may apply to students that read the magazine that have upcoming exams that they might feel nervous for. The colour green is associated with harmony and joy which connotes that the magazine is well organised and can make you feel happy after reading it. Lastly, black connotes sophistication which may cause them to have a wider target audience. Also this issue might have a festive undertone due to the colours and present bows scattered on the page.
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