Contents page analysis

Nme masterhead same colour as front: 

By having the masthead of the front cover and contents page having the same colour code, exposes the magazine to be consistent and looks professional. 

Main Image: 

The image is a photo of a women standing next to a tour bus. This is appropriate due to the picture linking onto the text underneath. 

Bands are listed in red with page number in black: 
The way the bans have been listed keeps to the colour house scheme of the magazine, making it look more attractive, yet lets the important information stand out.

Image: 

Image is edited so it looks like a photograph. This is appropriate because
by placing the image with the appearance as a photograph, links effectively towards the idea of tour, suggesting this appropriate layout and makes the content page look more attracting towards to reader.

 Editors introduction to contents of magazine:
The use of this introduction allows a interesting approach towards the magazine, by the editor introducing the magazine it allows the reader to be informed and attracted due to how the editor wants to engage them.

Banner at top:
By placing the masthead within a banner, still shows the importance but doesn't make it the dominant aspect of the page, also it makes the page look more neatly in layout and looks more attractive as a whole. 

Sub heading blocked out into black sub sections:
The use this allows the headings to stand out and attract the readers eye, allowing the reader to quickly find what they are interested in.

Date: 

By inserting the date, it provides the aspect of when the news was from and gives the magazine information of the issue. 

Brief heading + summary of content with page number in red:
The use of this quick informative text being page numbered allows the reader to quick turn to a certain page instead of going through each individual page. 

Previous/Future editions of NME are shown with details of website/phone number ect:

This advertises the magazine, allowing the reader the opportunity to read on to the next issue if they wish to do so. This publishes and emphasises the magazine institute and increases the chance of the reader buying the next issue. 

Editors introduction to contents of magazine
The use of this introduction allows a interesting approach towards the magazine, by the editor introducing the magazine it allows the reader to be informed and attracted due to how the editor wants to engage them. 

Masthead:
At the back of the main image there is a large “v” this refers to vibe magazine as the logo is “v” this is very effective as it is catchy therefore helps the audience remember the magazine and as a result buy it in the future.

  
The title of the page “content” is not written in a straight line it starts a new line twice throughout the word this stands out as it is written in big bold black font and is very effective as it makes this magazine very original and unique which might attract potential customers as it is going against the normality which young people are often drawn to.

Main Image
For this content page, Kanye West is featured who is very famous recognised rapper; this suggesting the genre of magazine towards the reader. One of the main features that stand out in this main image is the hand across him with the red heart; this is significant as it can relate to the readers as she is trying to win over Kanye West's heart this content page is also trying to win over the reader’s heart and interest the reader and encourage them to buy it. 

Brief heading and summary of features of the magazine:

This is a list of where to find pages of articles it is in big black font therefore making it clear and easy for the audience to read. The instructions provided are fairly simple as it tells you the article involved and the numbers needed to find the page you would like. This makes it easier for the reader to navigate to the page they wish.

Sub headings:
One of the main headings is entitled “fashion” this implies that fashion is apart of music and has increased popularity therefore vibe have successful identified a trend and incorporated it in their music magazine to attract young people. 

Extra information – Date and information on main image:

In the bottom right hand corner of the page, there are a couple of bullet points explaining the pictures on the front cover and also the contents page. It tells you the artist’s name and where the picture was taken for example, this extra information might be useful to people who like extra knowledge and are fans of Kanye West. Also by featuring the date on this page, allows the reader and institute to be aware of the issue and date it was published.