Research Into Similar Products (Cover 5)

In the above image I have highlighted all the conventions of music magazines that Kerrang magazine follow. As you can see, Kerrang follows many of the same conventions that Q magazine follow, however, Kerrang follow some that Q does not, these include Screamers – these are effective in this genre of magazine to address headlines that are important, but not as important as the main headline. Kerrang also use a large amount of Pugs and Puffs to entice the reader to pick up the magazine for all the perks it will bring them – like posters and gig dates.

The uses of the conventions, in my opinion are used effectively to grab the readers attention and encourage them to buy the magazine.