Content Page Analysis (NME)

This is a contence page from NME, this is clearly visible by the large title. It uses to words ‘this week’ instead of contence page as this is more informal method.

There is a section called ‘Band Index’. This is a section which has all the names of the bands and the pages where they can be found. This is for easy navigation of the magazine and makes it user friendly.

On the right hand-side of the page there is the list of the contence in the magazine. These are split into sections, which again are easy to find specific pages.

The colours of the page are the same as the front page of the magazine which I analysed. This keeps continuality throughout the magazine. The blocks of colour attract attention and these are they key points that are the most important on the page. This includes the subscription section. This is a key point on the page, and attracts repeat business. It is a different colour from the rest of the magazine, and is the second focal point on the page.

There is a main story in the middle of the page; this image is the only one on the page other than the one advertising the subscription. It is large and eye catching, yet is still in similar colours to the rest of the page using red, white and black. The image shows a band playing live, with a story beneath about the band. It is very short and can be ready quickly. This is a taster of what the rest of the magazine contains, and fills out the space nicely.

The layout of the page works with the two thirds rule. This means that all the different section of the magazine can fit into a two by three grid with the main focal lines on the lines of the boxes. This is a good way of using the line of sight to get consumers to see what you want them to in a certain order.    

The font used is very simplistic and not over fancy. It is therefore easy to read and matches their target audience of teenage males and females. The font looks professional and informative and is in a similar style to the logo. This means that when you see this type of text, you immediately associate it with the magazine.