PEOPLE MAGAZINE FEATURES THE OBAMAS AT HOME
My immediate reaction?
I thought Barack Obama said the Access Hollywood interview was the LAST time he would put his daughters in the media spotlight?
Putting that aside, this is an incredibly strong cover for Larry Hackett’s People magazine.
It’s the first cover featuring the entire Barack Obama family. (Janice Min’s Us Weekly was the first glossy glossy to feature Barack & Michelle Obama on its cover.)
While the Obama family photo is strong, it’s worth noting that Michelle Obama is somewhat in the background. Do you think that was done on purpose?
I do. Her popularity is in question and editors think about these types of things when it comes to selecting the final cover picture.
The Insets:
Not only is the main story strong, two out of the three insets could be a cover on any other week.
Top right is the first picture of pregnant man Thomas Beatie with his child. Do you think they asked him to grow his beard in as much as possible so he’d look more manly - just asking?
Patrick Swayze’s incredible battle that appears to be a “miracle recovery” would also be a strong cover.
Bottom Line: Through the roof!
Posted by: Mark Pasetsky
