2. Smash Hits was founded in 1978 by Nick
Logan. It ran from 1978 to 2006. Issued
fortnightly. Magazine name comes from a
radio station and a spin off digital channel
station.
The magazine is a British magazine, a
pop magazine aiming to capture young
teenagers and young adults of our
generation.
First issue published in November 1978
with Blondie as the featured cover.
5. The tone and language used is
easy for teenagers and young
adults to understand. Quality of
writing isn’t up to standards; as it
only visualizes in telling a story.
Uses informal language. Very
vulgar.
Made own terms of words.
“Erm…this year..” not very formal.
6. Colour of Lady Gaga’s
outfit is in sync with the
bold headers of certain
columns in the article. Each
page of the double page
spread has its own bold
colours to match ‘Lady
Gaga’s’ insane look.
Helps attract young
viewers.
- Colour scheme of red/
white.
7. The font used in this is like a
sans font.
Commonly used in other
mainstream gossip magazines.
Very clear and easy to read font-
so if readers were to flick
through they could read it in an
instant. Good for young readers
as they are more reluctant on
buying this.
8. -Presented neatly.
-Easy to follow
-Eye catching to teenagers
-Artist is staring into camera- direct
contact to consumer; more eye
catching to buy.
-Starbursts- to persuade
consumers to buy their magazine
by offering free posters.
-Kickers that provide a promise-
‘The truth behind the rumors’
something that readers do want to
know about.
-Pictures of Gaga in the
background as well, also eye
catching.
-Giant font with Lady Gaga on it.
Easy for people to read or glance
at.
9. How many this influence my magazine?
Presents:
What doesn’t it present:
- Edge and style of the photo
-Does not influence my magazine as it is too
-Images are classy and fierce.
‘busy’- front cover is packed with information-
- Helps influence my magazine as
whereas mine presents small features.
it brings out glamour.
- Both are pop magazines.
Introduces mainstream artists.
