LASHClash music magazine is a lot simpler compared to NME. The title of the magazine is written in white causing it to stand out and catch the readers attention. The symmetry between the 'a' and the 's' is very clever. It's a very small change however is very effective in making the title unique.
Contrasting from the front cover picture of NME, Clash only has one coverline- an extreme close up of the artist Jay-Z. His eyes are directly focused on us again, drawing us in. Beneath his image in large gold lettering, his name, 'JAY-Z' is written. the sell lines refer to him as 'The world's biggest rap star'. This would automatically attract a particular target audience- people who enjoy rap music- and would therefore sell to these people.
The front cover is very plain however is of a very high standard. There are hardly any sell lines. Perhaps the picture of Jay-Z is relied on to sell the magazine as he is a very successful and well known music artist.
Clash magazine has a circulation of around 40,000.
The target audience for Clash are mainly boys aged between 16-25. It is a very modern magazine with its own website page giving dates and venues for up and coming gigs.
Clash's first issue hit the shelves in 2004.
Again, who is the target audience? What is the readership and circulation? When was CLASH established and when was NME founded?
ReplyDeleteSince you are making a teen music magazine you could research SMASH HITS (now defunct) and find out through your survey if there is a place in the market for a teen music magazine.
Clear work. V. Raison