CPL One animators are maximising the impact and reach of our magazine front covers.
Since the first magazine was published in the 18th century, the front cover has been the most important page.
Whether displayed on newsstands, landing with a thud on readers’ doorsteps or appearing on a social-media feed, the cover needs to be memorable and grab readers’ attention.
Our team at CPL One Group has always focused on making eye-catching front covers for the print versions of our magazines. More recently, however, we have turned our attention to animating our magazine covers to ensure they have maximum impact on digital channels.
We are combining our expertise in motion graphics, design and headline writing – along with clever use of AI tools where appropriate – to add another asset that will help promote our clients’ content.
Below are six examples of some of the animated front covers we have created in recent weeks. If you would like us to do the same for you, please get in touch.
1. Grime and punishment
We used motion graphics to bring an irreverent twist to Circular magazine for the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management.
2. Grace under pressure
AI software helped get an elegant statue moving on the front cover of Edge magazine, for the Institute of Leadership.
3. Through the lens
Short and snappy creative for the magazine of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.
4. Standing strong
Elegant solution for the FIDI Global Alliance.
5. Achieving and thriving
Children brought to life for the Local Government Association’s First magazine.
6. Is seeing believing?
Eyes on the prize on the cover of The Log for the British Airline Pilots’ Association.
