Main photographic image is placed over the masthead to create depth and layering on the cover
4 Artist has direct eye contact in order to establish a relationship with the audience
No barcode on the front— doesn’t conform to conventions.
‘Rihanna’ is featured in the largest text as this will be the main selling point of the magazine
White background ensures that the consumer focuses on the main image of Rihanna
Follows the convention that only 3 colours are featured on the cover
Masthead colour is not consistent throughout the issues this yet again is not a convention
Typography (Royal Acid Bath) gives the magazine a retro feel Usual masthead is red which signifies the rock genre
Rolling stone magazine does not just feature artists. An example of this is when actor, Zac Efron, was featured on the cover
Masthead could be white to represent Taylor’s ‘good girl’ image. Idea is reinforced by cover line ‘Secrets of a Good girl’
Rolling stone magazine also features recent news stories/politics as well as music
TV show cast featured on the cover promoting the show ‘30 Rock’ as opposed to an artist
Recent news stories as opposed to being primarily focused on music
The medium close up photographic image of Rihanna is a key marketing tool as her fans will purchase the magazine. Rihanna’s natural makeup and plain clothes help the audience focus on her natural beauty despite the image being airbrushed