Annotated 'Empire' Cover

 

Coverline- this appeals to the demographic as it is indicating that it has the latest information and so will be up to date and interesting.

Large image- This also appeals to the demographic as it tells the audience that the magazine will be focused on Bond, and the action effect is improved through the use of the bullet marks.

Strapline- This is large and white and therefore gains attention for the magazine due to the fact it allows the magazine to stand out on the shelf.

Masthead- This is large and red which also stands out on the shelf. It is iconic and is instantly related to film. This appeals to the demographic as they know it is a high quality brand.

Background- This background is a pale grey which goes against conventions as they often use dark backgrounds. However this effectively targets their demographic as it allows for the magazine to stand out on the shelf.