Ancillary Task: Magazine Advert

Magazine adverts for new albums aren't the most popular way for artists to promote their music because it's the lest effective method of reaching people. However, the few adverts that can be found, are generally found in magazines specifically dedicated to music, such as NME and Kerrang!

Usually, they take a full page of the magazine and pay the magazine for the advertisement space. The advert itself will hold conventions linked to its genre; those trying to sell a pop music album will more often than not feature the artist, because the artist, in this genre, is equally as popular as their music. In comparison, more niche genres tend to take more creative aspects, using graphics or photos which do not show the artist. This trend is the rule, not the exception; there are adverts which ignore this idea.

Each of us will create our own magazine adverts to demonstrate our individual input and styles. My idea involves a patchwork of photos of the band members, with a banner along the bottom including a picture of the album cover and release details.