What is a magazine ?

What Is A Magazine?

A magazine is a media form. It is a medium which can be presented digitally as well as printed text. Each magazine has its own genre , some similar to others, which effects how the media product is presented. For example : A magazine which consists of information that enlightens you about films of a comedic genre , would most likely use bright colours which represent fun and happiness. A magazine that is black and white would be more serious , like a news paper.the masthead of each magazine has a particular font which also suits the genre of the magazine. "Seventeen Magazine" has a feminine target audience , therefore the font which is used to advertise articles by using cover lines on the front cover is very vibrant a feminine. the colours of the masthead and cover lines also change but remain colours that connote femininity

 (pink , purple etc. ). In some cases , the colour that is used throughout the layout and front page of a magazine changes , depending on the theme of a particular issue or the season in which the issue is released. It is rare that a magazine is found without a main image , and this main image either relates to an article that is mentioned inside the medium or is an image that attracts the interests of the target audience. It can range from being a computer games to a supermodel depending on what audience the magazine wishes to attract. Usually on the left of the magazine front cover , there are buzzwords and puffs that will help persuade the consumer to buy the media product. On each magazine , the front page includes the price , issue number and also the bar-code so that it is possible to keep track of the number of issues that are sold.

Contents of magazines may differ according to their genre. In gaming magazines , you are most likely to find articles about the newest gadgets , games or cheats... whereas in fashion magazines you are more likely to find information about the latest fashion trends. In certain cases , magazines have unique selling points , for example: having an interview with an artist that has not been featured on any other magazine. Other magazines tend to give away what are known as FREE BEEZE. These are usually things that will persuade the consumer to buy the magazine such as a furry animal key chain with a children's magazine or some mascara with a beauty magazine. Some magazines consist of tips on art , tips on games , hair advice etc. but of course , this all depends on the genre of the magazine.