masthead

Vocabulary Word

Definition

In the context of media, 'masthead' refers to the head, or top, of a newsletter, magazine, or newspaper where the title and other important information is printed. Think of it as the 'face' of that publication.

Examples in Different Contexts

In publishing, a 'masthead' refers to the list of staff members on a newspaper or magazine. It typically includes names of editors, writers, and contributors. An editor might say, 'We updated the masthead to reflect the new roles of our editorial team.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

We need to consider seriously revamping the website's header. In your opinion, what's the current shortcoming in the design?

Response:

The masthead's styling is a bit outdated. Maybe we could go for a more minimalistic, modern design that better enhances readability.

Tech

Scenario:

The website navigation is complex, affecting the user experience. Do you have any suggestions for modifications we could implement?

Response:

We should redesign the masthead to make navigation more intuitive. It needs to be both visually appealing and easy to use.