Q Front Cover

 

 The Masthead 'Q' is simple yet powerful, it is a large image that attracts the eye. The white and red contrast well so it stands out and let the brand 'Q' be easily identified. The one letter title is a USP in comparison to other magazine including NME and Kerrang, this may give it a competitive advantage when on the stalls as it will stand out in comparison.

The Cover line  'THE UK'S BIGGEST MUSIC MAGAZINE' this strap line supports 'Q' because it is such a popular magazine, it is in capital to show the importance of the fact and the publishers want to ensure the audience that this is the best magazine and they should buy it.

The Main Image - Is a close image of Cheryl Cole who is a famous pop star however in this light she is portrayed as a rock star to be suitable for the magazines audience. Cheryl Cole is making direct eye contact with the reader making the magazine feel more personal. Cheryl vibrant lips stand out, the colour red goes well with the other text on the magazine, also the colour red connotes love, danger, passion which Cheryl looks to be portraying threw her portrait as she is playing with her lips and look quick seductive which may lure the consumer in to buying it.

The Anchorage text  -

The Colour Scheme - Red, Black, Grey and white all connotes rock, love which is what the magazine portrays as the anchorage text is 'Cheryl Cole ROCKS'. Red, black and white supports Qs house style and is continued throughout the magazine including the contents page.