Contents Page Music Magazine LIIAR Analysis

At the very top of the page the use of the "INSIDE THIS WEEK" title helps to show the audience what will be present within the magazine linking it with the front cover. As it is the largest black text on the page, it draws the audience straight to the title and has the date of the issue underneath this text, this guides the audience as to where the contents page begins. A contents page often has two or more columns to section off different categories within so this is a typical convention of a music magazine. The second column shows where one of the main features are which is not presented on the front cover. You can tell this as it has been put under the large “INSIDE THIS WEEK ” text clearly distinguishing it from the rest of the pictures. You can also tell that the second column is an important feature as the over columns pictures are rectangular whereas these images are square. Pull quotes have been used under the images to appeal to the reader. These main images chosen in the second column are also direct eye contact close ups which help to draw the audiences attention to them. At the bottom  of the page is a regular section which seems to be displayed in every NME magazine. As this is used in the same format every time it gives the regular reader or subscribers a sense of familiarity which may ensure that the reader will carry on reading the magazine each issue.

The use of the main title "INSIDE THIS WEEK" also reinforces the idea of the magazine delivering music updates quickly as it shows that this weeks issue will be different to the week before. The ideology of the magazine will be consistent throughout the whole of the magazine giving the audience the idea that the magazine is updated with new fresh music/ideas every week.

The target audience for the contents page would be the same as the front cover as they would want to still appeal to them throughout the whole of the magazine. The magazine would also like to attract the regular readers/subscribers of the magazine to ensure that the magazine stays familiar and relatable

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