Generic Research: ANCILLARY TV listings analysis

I have analysed another listings magazine double page spread. I want to get a feel for as many codes and conventions as possible before I begin to put my own ancillary products together.

What have I taken from this analysis?

• I really like how many images have been used as part of this product, it makes it really pleasing to look at, as well as still being professional at the same time.

• I also really like the use of columns for the text, it breaks it up slightly and doesn't make the information look like such a task to read. This would be an incentive to the target audience.

• Furthermore, the sense of branding that has been maintained throughout is very strong. The technique of marketing other issues that the brand has also released is a really good idea, and I plan to do something similar in my ancillary product.