Album Magazine Advertisements

For part of our Advanced Portfolio we have to create a magazine advert, therefore i decided to carry out some research and analyse other advertisements. From doing this i am able to determine what works well and what is to be included in my own magazine advertisement. 

1. This Magazine illustrates an image of the band Augustines in order for them to be presented alongside their music perhaps, creating a relationship between both the band and audience. Also, their band name appears to be the largest text on the advertisement, once again making them the main focus and immediately recognizable. The advertisement also contains information on the release date of the album, in order to gauge popularity and sales. Also, some of the text appears to mention some of the bands hit songs, once again to interest their listeners. Another aspect of the magazine advertisement that i will be sure to include is a review from a magazine, or some sort of online media. Overall, i think this works well as it is very clear and simplistic, therefore easy to understand, as well as the image being interesting and personal to the band, perhaps enabling much interest to be received. 

2. Here is the magazine advertisement from Warpaint, presenting their new album, which is immediately evident from the large words that read "NEW ALBUM OUT NOW." The interesting and unique image is the main focus of the advertisement and makes their album recognizable when buying. There is not much information on the page, however the reviews do stand out to readers, due to the addition of the large star ratings. This presents the album as a successful, best seller. Also, the smaller text on the page presents the bands website and record company, alongside their logo (in the corner). This feature is included on the majority of album advertisements, therefore i will make sure to include it on mine, to ensure that that it looks realistic.