task 3: 5 magazine examples

Having looked at these teenage magazine covers i have noticed that they all have the same generic conventions;

• Well known and iconic female celebrities, this will draw the audience in as is showing well known stars.
• Bright colours including pinks, blues, yellows - all of which are very eye catching.
• All including ways to look good, including fashion, make-up, as thats what teenage girls want to know about so they are up to date and 'fit in'.
• They all include relevant gossips of the times, to be included in popular conversations.
• They all have a quiz or competition, to entice the audience as its always a bit of fun, and potentially win a good prize, and can enjoy it with friends.
• They all include a free gift / poster etc, to again, feel they are getting more for their money and its exciting and fun, as teenage girls will be persuaded with free make-up.
• The titles are very short and snappy, and easy to understand the meanings of the magazine, which sets the overall tone, while being big bold and brightly coloured to attract their eyes.

All these build up the teenage girl genre because its attractive looking, full of gossip and is relevant to what they all want to know about, which includes films, guys, music and celebrity gossip.