The Post Inside Page

The image to the above shows an annotated version of the inside pages from The Post. As you can see, the inside pages are featured over a double page spread which helps fill space effectively. From a first glance, it becomes apparent that the spread is mainly text based which shows how informative the paper is. The vast amount of text covers five separate stories which appear to separated with the use of bar lines and columns so that the reader doesn't get confused as to what they are reading which makes the stories significantly easier to read. Each of the stories featured focus on local news which directly targets local readers as this information is likely to trigger their interest as the news is regarding their surrounding areas. Each of the articles are headed differently. The largest story is headed with the largest and boldest headline which suggests that this article is the most dominant of the page. Just beneath the headline, there is a note stating that the story is continued from the cover which helps the reader flip the page and continue reading the story without too much difficulty. Only one small circular image appears to have been used throughout this story which partially illustrates the story, yet no captions are used which could cause slight confusion as the reader may become unsure as to what the image is referring to.

The story included beneath this story is the smallest story featured on the page. Although it may be the smallest story, the headline appears to bolder that a few of the other headlines yet the headline is much smaller which makes it less dominant. No images are used throughout this story which makes the story less visual and less intriguing to read as the story isn't illustrated.

To the right of this article, another larger article is featured. This article is heading with a quote which intrigues the reader as they may want to know what the quote is referring to and how it is relevant to the article. The headline features enlarged text which differentiates it from the article making it stand out effectively. One captioned image is used showing a Birdseye view of the airfield which instantly shows and tells the reader what the story is referring so that the reader can decided quickly and effectively whether or not story interests them.

The story featured above this story is again one of the larger stories on the page. Although the story is one of the larger ones, it is headed in the same style as the smallest article which reduces it dominance on the page. Yet the use of two posed large images for this article ensures that the story is bold and dominant on the page. The costume included within the images also seems to match the colour scheme effectively which helps link the whole page together effectively causing it to flow well. The images are also captioned which helps tell the reader what the image is referring to which avoids any confusion when reading the article.

The final story featured is another small article headed in a less bold headline. Similarly to the first article mentioned, a circular image is used within the article which increases it dominance on the page and gives the reader an insight as to who the article is reffering to.

Most the articles featured use blue bullets points and text as a stylistic feature which helps add emphasis to specific things and also helps link the page together so it can flow more effectively. A blue banner is also used to head the page which helps initiate the colour scheme which is continued from the cover. Above the banner, general information is given about the paper such as the date it was published and advertising technological convergence where further information can be obtained. At the bottom right hand side of the page, an advertisement for a local business is used which illuminates that the paper is locally based and helps promote local businesses which applies to their audience. It also links in with the colour scheme shown throughout the cover with the use of red borders and text boxes.

Overall, I feel that this spread works relatively well as it focuses in depth on providing news for its audience. However, the vast amount of text used throughout the page could appear quite boring to their reader, yet the use of images and bar lines help break the text up and give the paper a much better visual impact. The stories featured are all local which illuminates the paper is Bristol based which targets a Bristol based audience. The stylistic technique of adding in bits of light blue throughout each article works effectively as it links the whole page together and adds emphasis to specific parts of the page. The inclusion of a local advert works well as it fits into the colour scheme which gives the impression that the advert is part of the newspaper as opposed to being placed randomly.