Analysis of 'TV Quick' Magazine Cover.

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Aanchal Clare

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Analysis of ‘TV Quick’ Magazine Cover

The name of the magazine I will be analysing is TV Quick. This is a TV listings magazine but also includes information and gossip about the TV world. My aim is to study and analyse the front cover of TV Quick and examine how and why certain methods and techniques are used in order for the magazine to appeal to a certain audience.

Firstly, the name of the magazine could appeal to customers as it suggests that this magazine will give you information quickly. This is important as title as TV Quick suggests to the reader that they will get all the news and gossip they want instantly if they just buy this magazine. This could be important if people are busy they can just pick it up on the way to work etc… and catch up on all of the news in the world of TV.  Furthermore, the masthead of the magazine is in very bold white letters, which contrast its background. The effect of having bold contrasting letters is that it grabs the customers’ eye and compared to other ‘dull’ magazines it will stand out for the customer so there is more chance of the magazine being purchased.

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The main image on the front of TV Quick is of three Eastenders characters facing the camera and looking right at you. The effect of having all the characters looking straight into the camera catches the readers’ eye and somewhat involves them as it is like the characters themselves are looking at the customer. Moreover, the representations of these three characters are very strong and powerful as they all have very serious expressions on their faces. The female character in this image seems to be represented as the more dominant of the three as she is in front of ...

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