Subsidiary content- magazine cover

As I have looked at layouts, colour, text, and typical conventions of a magazine cover, I now want to look into other subsidiary content such as stickers and BUZZ words and strap lines as these are the conventions that help to persuade people to pick up the magazine.

I have found out that these are the most used BUZZ words seen on magazine covers as they persuade the audience to buy the magazine as they will be getting exclusive content no one else will see:

• Interviews
• Behind the scenes features- exclusive images (which I will take)
• Director interviews
• Free fold out poster inside
• Based on a true story
• Alliteration is often used as it is catchy and memorable

  

I have also learnt that stickers are usually BUZZ words on the front cover, for example it is text such as 'Exclusive director interviews inside' on a coloured background that looks like it has been 'stuck on' to make it look fun and eye catching. 

Insidious used this sticker and BUZZ word together to persuade the audience to pick up the magazine. 

What have I learnt and how will I use this research?

I have learnt about where BUZZ words and strap lines can be positioned anywhere on the page as they will always be eye catching due to them being brightly coloured and quite big. Therefore, I will need to ensure what I include them on my magazine drafts and final product, that I make them bold so my audience will pick the magazine up and be persuaded to buy it. I will also need to ensure the BUZZ words are catchy so they stay in the readers head, for example 'sinister horrors inside' or even just based on a true story as this is still sinister and more realistic. 

BUZZ words I could use:

• Sinister horrors inside
• Irresistible interviews
• Spooky surprises inside
• Giant fold out posters inside
• Behind the scene secrets!
• Exclusive pictures

I need to ensure that I don't make the BUZZ words too cheesy as this may put people off and I will make them eye catching by creating some into stickers. Also if I decide I want to include exclusive pictures, I can take my own which will link my products together and give the audience a 'sneak peak' of the film.

Strap lines usually relate to the film, therefore I will use our films quote 'Apologies don't mean anything if you keep doing what you're sorry for' as this will make the audience ask questions and also link all the products together.