Conventions Of A TV Listings Magazine

Danielle Watkins

Main Image

The main image on a TV Channel double page listings magazine is presented on the left hand side of the page. This is the first thing that catches the readers attention. The image engages with the audience and makes them curious to read about the channel.The main images included on the double page listings magazine should be relevant to the channel and specific. The image needs to stand out with the title and body.

Drop Capital

The drop capital at the beginning of the articles is a common convention used as it highlights the start of the article. The drop capital is always bold and larger than the rest of the text to stand out against the rest of the fonts.

Columns

Using columns in a magazine makes the article readable and also makes the magazine and the channel itself look professional and proficient. The audience will prefer to read information in two or three columns other than one, as it makes the text look clear.

Title of the Magazine and Article

The title of the article is used to inform the reader what the article is briefly about before they actually read it. It is important to be interesting as this will engage and encourage the reader to start reading the article. If the title is dull the readers will feel uninterested. It is important for the title not to give away to much information, therefore, it must contain only a small sentence or a few words. The title is usually presented at the top of the page in large, bold writing to stand out.

Title of the Magazine and Article

Also, the title of the magazine needs to be presented clearly in the TV Listings to allow the reader to identify the magazine. This will also make the magazine more memorable.