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Masthead - Definition and Overview |
| Related Words: Bookplate, Brand, Cachet, Check, Colophon, Docket, Hallmark, Imprint, Label, Logo, Logotype, Plate, Seal, Sigil, Signet, Stamp |
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A masthead, ususally found on the editorial page of a newspaper, most often lists the members of the newspaper's editorial board. If no editorial board exists, the masthead will often feature a list of top news staff members.
Some mastheads also include information such as the publication's founding date, slogan, logo and contact information.
Many people incorrectly refer to the logo on the front page of the newspaper as a "masthead" when it is called the "flag" or "logo."
Online publications often have what could be considered mastheads on the "about us" or "contact us" pages. However, some online publications still call such pages its "masthead," probably a homage to the newspaper industry.
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Example Usage of Masthead |
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SMH_Delivery: @newsbee "World's f**king slowest cab driver"- know how you feel, I subscribe to Fairfax's SMH. Maybe they should change Masthead to The Sun |
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brisketkid: gonna put the kid to bed, grab a movie, pop some popcorn, and code me some pages. Maybe redo my sites Masthead. |
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RupertTaylor: You may gasp in horror at the Masthead, and that's okay. http://www.amconmag.com/article/2010/jan/01/00047/ |
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