Heat CSP - Blog Task

Introduction - Heat Media pack

1) Look at the Heat Media Pack. Go to page 2: the Heat mission. Write three things that Heat offers its readers under 'print'.

Heat offers readers "a truly unique, quality experience. From clever A-list access shoots no other magazine could pull off to celeb news – heat has the celeb contacts to give readers the exclusive every time."

2) Now go to page 3 of the Media Pack - celebrity focus. What does the page say that Heat offers readers?

Heat ensures that "heat readers are always in the know and give them conversation- starters they can show off about to their mates down the pub."

3) Now look at page 4 of the Heat Media Pack. What other content does Heat magazine offer its readers aside from celebrity news?

Heat says that "Our lifestyle guide covers food, fitness, wellbeing, travel and homes, all with a unique heat twist. From travel features such as wellness holidays to make you human again to Insta-worthy recipes and the latest A-list work-outs."

4) Look at page 5. What is Heat magazine's audience profile? Write all the key details of their audience here. 

FEMALE/MALE: 90% / 10%
AVG AGE: 37
AGE PROFILE: 52% AGED 15/34
(14% 15-24, 37% 25-34)
SEGMENT:
MARITAL STATUS: 57% MARRIED
or living with partner / 43% single

Media Language


1) How are the cover lines written to make the audience want to buy the magazine? Consider the interest/intrigue they create.

They are written in a gossipy tone, using direct address to captivate the reader.

2) What are the connotations of the Heat colour scheme on this particular front cover?

The colour scheme consists of white, pink and yellow, which are all mellow toned, positive colours while having a traditionally "girly" pop of colour shown in the pink under drop.

3) How are images used to create interest in the magazine? Find three reasons for your answer. (E.g. paparazzi images or aspects of mise-en-scene such props, costume, make-up, body position, facial expression etc.)

Natural, secretive images of celebrities without glamour.

4) What differences can you find between the use of design and typography between Tatler and Heat? List at least three differences and explain the effect on audiences.

Tattler uses Serif  fonts which show traditionally cursive and sophisticated writing whereas heat uses sans serif to get rid of that.

Media Representations

1) What type of celebrities appear on the front cover of Heat? List them here. 

Pop celebrities, Royalty.

2) How are celebrities represented in Heat? (Positively? Negatively? Reinforcing or challenging stereotypes?)

negatively

3) How are women represented on the cover of Heat? Think about both images and cover lines here.

negatively

4) How do Heat and Tatler represent social class? What different social classes can you find in the features and celebrities on the cover? (E.g. middle/upper class / working class)

middle working vclass

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