Elaine Welteroth

As it's related to publishing, I think magazines really benefit from having a staff with a range of different perspectives and cultural references so that any reader can feel like there is someone on the masthead they can relate to, someone they can trust to speak up for them. It's great to see that idea being embraced more and more.

American Journalist

Augusten Burroughs

I was on the cover of a lot of newspapers. I was on the cover of USA Today for every single day for a month. I was on the masthead, so I tend to get recognized a lot, and in weird places. It's always flattering, and it's always odd. It's always at the worst possible time.

American Writer

The masthead is often associated with the ship's pride and identity, as flags are raised there.

Ship's Pride

Because the masthead is the highest point, it's used for visibility at sea, such as flying signal flags.

Visible Spot

In publications, the masthead is a representation of the brand, often styled distinctively.

Branding Identity

A masthead in printing is usually consistent across issues to maintain brand recognition.

Consistent Design

Being listed on the masthead of a prestigious publication can be an honor for contributors.

Editorial Prestige

The masthead credits those behind the scenes – from editors to illustrators.

Credit where due

In computing, mastheads serve as a point of navigation; users often start there.

User Interface

A website's masthead is typically prominent, reflecting its importance in site structure.

Visual Hierarchy

 so close to the initial epicenter where the outbreak started, is complicated. We were lucky, very, very lucky that most of our senior editors, and certainly the most senior editors, our editor in chief, our masthead leadership,

Masthead