Analyzing the main competitors of FEEDBACK magazine [contents page]

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Kerrang • The heading “contents” is the biggest text on the page, as well as being on a black background contrasting to the rest of the page which makes it clear what page it is.

• Below “contents”, we can see a quote from one of Metallica which we assume is the main article of the magazine. It is unusual to see this on a contents page.

• The contents of the magazine has been split up into different areas which makes it easier for readers to find particular articles, or to go to their particular area of interest.

• There is a picture for each main feature, and a large picture for obviously what they see as the main article in the magazine. Pictures of artists unfamiliar to the reader may encourage to read about them. More pictures will appeal to the more visually orientated readers.

• In the top left hand corner is a small version of the front cover, and a small paragraph from the editor which is like a diary. This way it gives the reader an insight into what the editor thinks of this weeks issue of the magazine.

MOJO• There is no specific indication that it is a

contents page, however it’s layout indicates that it is.

• Instead of a heading, the magazine masthead has been put in the top third of the page. Beneath this are three cities which are iconic for music.

• Similarly to the Kerrang contents, the content is divided into different areas so it’s easier for the reader to find specific articles. The headings and page numbers are a different colour in order to create extra definition between the areas and individual articles.

• The cover story/main article is divided from the rest of the contents with the simple use of two red lines.

• A quote from one of the main features has been placed at the bottom of the page. This is to give an insight into the article and also entices the reader

• The colour scheme of red, white and black keeps things simple in order to avoid confusing the reader.

• The main image, and the only image, is a high contrast detailed picture which appeals to the eye.

Q • With a similar colour scheme as MOJO magazine’s contents page (red, white and black). This also links in with the logo of the magazine.

• The two images are of similar appearance as the both have similar anchorage text giving details of who is in the image and what page the article about them can be found. However, next to the smaller page there is more specific articles linking to it.

• “The World’s biggest and best music guide” is white on a black background which means it stands out, and it is easier for the reader to find that section of the contents page.

• The contents have several headings of white font with a red background which makes it easier to separate the different areas. The fact that there are only two separate headings rather than more means it is even simpler.

• The Oasis Special (in gold font) appeals to the reader because of the word special. It also has a box around the articles relating to Oasis which seperates it from the rest of the articles.