Contents page

Billboard magazine The contents page gives a deeper insight to the reader on what they can expect from the rest of the magazine.There is the main title, branding, main image, images relating to other pages,

charts section, subtitles such a 'features' and a section at the bottom for extra information.

Conventions specific to Billboard

On the left hand side is a list of charts from each week, this features on every magazine and is specific to this publication as it's based on popular, mainstream, chart music. It is split into 3 sections with clear bright yellow titles, in san serif font, making it easy to read. I like the colour scheme of this section as the bright yellow really stands out against the duller grey colour, also this is the only section of the page with these colours there for making it stand out more. The layout of this charts section is eye catching because it has the numbers in the middle with the titles on either side, this layout is unique and therefore makes it more interesting, furthermore it is going to be something the audience are immediately drawn towards.

Also on the left hand side of this page is the masthead of the magazine, this branding is very effective as it ties the magazine together, also the colours used in the title are featured throughout this page, further showing continuity of house style.

Title • The title is the boldest and biggest font

on this page meaning it stands out the most , the font is in the same style as the masthead therefore keeping the house style of the magazine and reinforces the identity of it.

• Underneath the title is the date and issue number of the magazine, it's in a lot smaller font that the title however is typically shown on a contents page.

• The title is in black which stands out against the White background making it more striking and the box underneath is bright blue which ties in with the rest of the page as the same style box is featured else where, but it's also one of the colours on the masthead.

Images • These 3 images all relate to what was on

the cover of the magazine. The use of 3 different artists on the contents page is effective because it is going to relate to a range of audiences.

• They all have the page number relating to the article which is effective and makes it easier for the reader to find.

• Each image is in a box which all have different colour schemes, on the left the image has a more neutral colour scheme, the middle is bright and chaotic, whereas the left is more girly and feminine, again this could relate to the audiences each is trying to attract. Something else that is effective is that even though the images are in boxes the end 2 are slightly out of the lines, giving a 3D effect and also overlap the text above.

Articles • Billboard sections there articles into a range of categories-

'features' which are the more exclusive articles which typically are shown on the front cover, this is effective because generally an audience would buy a magazine due what they see on the cover and therefore this makes what they were interested in easy to find. The features section is also in the biggest font showing they are more important and popular than the others. They also have a 'music' subtitle which is going to be eye catching due to the genre of magazine. 'In every issue' shows the regulars and an 'upfront' section which is shown is every issue of this magazine.

• The sub titles are in serif font as opposed to sans serif like the rest, this makes then stand out more. Something that is also effective is that the more exclusive and interesting articles have blue titles, this ties in with the colour scheme but also helps them be more noticeable.

• The layout is clear and simple and makes it easy for the reader to navigate. The actual context of each article doesn't give much away about what the feature is about, such as 'English beat' which could be why there are short explanations underneath.

• The language used is all quite formal suggesting the audience will be educated and are interested in more subjects than just music.

Main cover line article• This image is of the same artists on the

front cover, however the image is set in a different location, showing a variety of shots instead of similar ones which could be boring.

• I like the background of the image as it is continued underneath the text above it which I think is effective and an extra detail.

• The colour of their shirts match the blue colour scheme of the page which helps it not to look chaotic as there are a lot of conventions on the page. This also has a page miner relating to the image however it doesn't have an explanation about what it's going to be about.

Conventions specific to Billboard

• This section is the most unusual aspect of the page as it is only relevant to this magazine. Billboard isn't just a magazine it's a brand and so this section gives insight into news of their multi media platforms.

• The title 'Homefront' is written in the same text as the main title.

• The subtitles are written in green so they are very bright and distinctive. 'Events' is used as this section replicates a calendar and has all of the upcoming events that billboard are involved with.

• 'Online' is the second subtitle which summaries interesting subjects on their social media accounts, this is very effective as it will appeal to a lot of the readers.