Totally Tracy Beaker
Tracy Beaker is a programme aimed at slightly younger children compared to the other television dramas we have analysed. This is apparent when looking at this magazine cover which is hectic; full of extra subheadings and images. Although Tracy has not been placed in the conventional centre point between the four hotspots, other elements mean this is not necessary. For instance, the main heading is the programme title and is so large it covers the entire top third of the page. The font used is a childish and fun "bubble writing" with stars and a dramatic explosion.The route of the eye travels across the title, Tracy Beaker's face and finishes with the bottom banner with various activities included in the magazine as a final attempt to persuade the consumer they want to purchase it. The colour palette of yellow, blue and pink is bright and exciting, the same colours of the logo means everything is associated and so more recognisable.
The language used on the cover is clearly aimed at it's young target audience, using words with positive connotation such as "fab" and "wicked". There is also alot of focus on the individual reader, connecting with them and so further persuading them to read it. They do this with phrases such as "Dare to be different", "My book about me" and a cartoon Tracy directly addressing the reader with a speech bubble. The cartoon Tracy is an illustration by Nick Sharratt which fans will recognise from the programme and book, therefore relating this magazine with these things they already love. The price is in quite small print and so not in the regular bottom right hand corner of adult magazines as the price is not necessarily something for the reader of this magazine to consider because they shall ask their parents to buy it for them.
Sabrina's Secrets
Similar to 'Totally Tracy Beaker', this magazine uses a bright colour palette to appeal to it's young female target audience (pink and purple being stereotypically linked to girls). The colours are uplifting and are also used to separate the cover into different sections to highlight them individually. The text is bold and is of the same colour palette on contrasting backgrounds. The font used is girly, with swirls and round edges, similar to a young girls handwriting which gives it a more personal feel. The majority of the text is kept to the dominant left side of the cover to make sure the audience read as much of the enticing sublines as possible. The only text on the right is highlighted with the pug "PLUS!" and a larger font which, along with the intriguing word "secret", lies on the fourth hotspot and so means it isn't lost.
The main image is a midshot of Sabrina and Salem, who readers will recognise from the popular television programme. The image of her being attractive, blonde and smiling is appealing and the cat appeals to children's usual love for animals. The other minor images show girls who are examples of the magazine's target audience, therefore making a reader relate to it and be more inclined to purchase. The entire cover content is aimed specifically at girls with "sleepover ideas", "make-up", "nail art" and "dance" all advertised. The very first thing featured o the route of the eye in the left top hand corner is the logo of Sabrina the Teenage Witch which viewers will recognise and therefore link with the magazine. The very title of the magazine "Sabrina's Secrets" attracts an audience, especially those who watch the programme and are fans of Sabrina and are therefore excited by the thought of getting to know the character better. The word 'secrets' suggests to the reader they are purchasing something special and unique, finding out more than their friends and getting a personal connection with their favourite television character. The nail art gift is highlighted in a pink box, lying in the route of the eye and the word "FREE" is printed in capitals to ensure it stands out and will be a further persuasion for purchase.
Hannah Montana Magazine
This magazine is aimed at people interested in Hannah Montana herself, her television programme or her music. This front cover features a midshot of Hannah Montana which covers the entire right hand side, showing her as an attractive young, smiling, happy person. The shot enables us to see the use of costume, a polka dot dress along with bright pink tshirt and accessories, as well as a microphone prop which shows the theme of her character and appeals to young girls who enjoy singing and dancing. This is used to portray her as fun, feminine character that the young female readers can relate to and will appeal to. This target audience is apparent from the content of the magazine including; secrets, gossip, fashion, hair, and crushes.
Unlike the other two magazines, this one doesn't have such a strict colour palette, but mainly staying with bright blue, pink and yellow, similar colours ot the others which all have the same target audience. The route of the eye begins with the Hannah Montana logo masthead which regular watchers will recognise from the television programme and is bright and glittery, appealing to the target audience. Along with this is the famous Disney logo which even people who aren't fans of Hannah Montana will recognise as a stamp of quality and to be trusted, therefore persuading them to purchase. This famous Disney logo is repeated and appears twice on the cover, ensuring the reader notices, which not only helps this magazine but is also advertising for Disney itself and it's other products. Both the Disney logos feature on the route of the eye, the 2nd being the logo of the Disney Channel, advertising the channel and reminding readers where they may have seen Hannah Montana before.
The dominant side of the cover is used to entice the reader with the best bits of what they can find inside the magazine. This ensures they will read it and therefore be more inclined to buy it. Pugs are used to make the subheadings appear exciting and worth reading, such as the pink explosion to advertise the posters included. This, along with the other features mentioned, is made appealing with the use of premodifiers with positive connotation such as "super" which is language the target audience would use. The fonts used
