Soap Magazine, Final

Width- 208.03mm Height- 276.01mm
We understand Soap magazines are considerably smaller than a normal magazine size. Although our magazine cover is slightly smaller than the average soap magazine which is ??????mm.

Improvements-
> We attempted to change the title from "Who's the father?" to "Who's the daddy?" Although we were advised to leave it, because its a more familiar term to use when a women is pregnant, opposed to asking who's the daddy? Being a dad implies there someone who not only physically helped to create the life of a child, but also supports that child with the basic necessities and provides guidance and advice to see his child through life. Neither of the two prospective fathers have shown these qualities. Using "Who's the daddy" is associating a dad already.
> The photo of Ellie-may, alongside Joe supporting the "to be axed" byline. I wish I'd have asked her to wear a different coloured top, since the background was white and she didnt stand out that much.



Evaluating the layout of the Front Cover---

> We have alike all Magazines incorporated a Logo, the starting point, from where readers view down.
The reasons behind our Logo "i-tv soap," is related to the Apple network, its a catch word to familiarise the reader. ITunes, Ipods and the Iapps are continuously developing and growing, all ages are aware of their market power. Initially we were heading for a one word title to grab readers attention, but .....
I-tv connects also nicely with the producers ITV, were most of the related adverts are watched. There could be a connection there and new readership will be inclined to read on.
We added an eye behind the logo to reinforce the "i," this adds a twisted affect again used slyly to attract the reader.

> As the reader progresses there find an appeal of the two biggest soaps Eastenders and Coronation Street, as reference points under the two photos. These headlines our "BITCH IS BACK" and "KILLER" there gritty titles followed by an interview about "DRUGS WOMEN & MONEY." These headlines our dramatic and meet the readers wants being strong and harsh, we endevoured to soften up the other headlines, so the focus wasn't taken from the main headline.

> At the top of the cover, shows a bright yellow Skybox encrypted "Wedding Glitz, but do you remember who?" With the use of a trivia question, and a photo adjusted to black and white, we hoped to provoke the older age bracket. Meaning the reader thinks of fond memories of previous soaps.

Feedback- Tim Knapp, Sticky images

The magazine cover itself has a large section on the major stories of the week you could incorporate smaller summaries of each episode of the soaps. Although the cover looks detailed enough in my opinion.

Rebecca stands out and as she is in the foreground, she seems to be depressed and looks like due any day. This is one of the main things the reader will see straight away. Its a great shot.

Personally, I would have wrote more than, Muderer or Bitch is back, perhaps adding a byline beside the slogan, but not too much because it could easily spoil the programme.
On the other hand it creates anticipation of what is going to happen next, leaving the reader on a cliffhanger.

Also adding the use of a skybox, with a chance to win money or soap memerobilia being offered on the magazine to give your reader more enjoyment.

The magazine is obviously targeted at teens to young adults however older people would find it enjoyable in my opinion. It is well worth a read.