Key conventions

Now my magazine is progressing, I need to make sure that I have thought about all of my key conventions and ensure that they are all linked representing the target audience in a way that interests and applies to them. I will make sure that each of my key conventions represent the target audience and that they fit the pop genre too.

Masthead

• Pink and purple - stereotypically girly, represents the age of 11-14
• Bubble font - connotes a younger audience, not serious or plain
• Circular shape - different to most magazines creating a unique selling point, also is in a relaxed style compared to magazines with older target audiences (e.g, Heat)
• Acrostic style - also a unique selling point, different to others, looks original on the page
• Name - includes genre name appealing to target audience, also includes stars which again connotes a younger audience

Skyline

• States what is inside the magazine making it intriguing for reader
• Includes key features (POP/fashion/boys) that target audience are stereotypically interested in at that age and gender
• Colours are pink and purple, again appeals to the target audience and fits 'girly' house style

Strapline

• States website for reader to go on for more information about the magazine
• States that the free gift is not a toy and should not be given to younger children. Safety precaution giving the magazine a professional image

Colour scheme

• Colours are pink, purple, blue and white
• Stereotypical image of young girls and their 'favourite colours'
• Stays throughout the magazine as house style

Photography

• Female and male pop artists, fits with pop genre
• Innocent stereotypical pop artists to stand as role models for younger target audience
• Smiling and happy images - what younger people want to see

Anchorage text

• Supports the main image
• Bolder than the rest of the text suggesting it is the main story
• Middle of the magazine
• Appropriate for younger audience
• Play on words 'High in the SKYE' (artist named Skye)

Barcode/Price/Date

• Bottom right hand corner, not too big
• Visible for reader
• Adds to professional look of the magazine