Magazine Key Terms Flashcards
(25 cards)
Mainstream media products are..
Media products that are widely consumed and generally reflect the dominant cultural values and beliefs of a society
Produced by large, well-established media organizations
Alternative media products are…
Media products that offer different perspectives and content compared to mainstream media
Often challenge dominant narratives and cater to niche audiences
A conglomerate company is..
A large corporation formed by the merging of several different, often unrelated businesses
In the media industry, conglomerates own a variety of media outlets
An independent company is…
A company that operates without being owned or controlled by a larger corporation or conglomerate
Often has more creative freedom and focuses on niche markets
A lifestyle magazine is…
A magazine that focuses on the interests, activities, and lifestyle of a specific target audience
Covers topics like fashion, health, travel, food, and relationships
The masthead in a magazine is..
The title of the magazine, usually displayed prominently on the cover
A key branding element that often includes the magazine’s logo
A slogan is…
A short, catchy phrase used to promote a magazine or its brand
Aims to be memorable and communicate the magazine’s essence
A cover story is…
The main feature article highlighted on the magazine cover
Often considered the most important story in that issue
Cover lines are..
Short snippets of text on the magazine cover that promote the various articles inside
Entice readers to purchase the magazine
A strap in magazine publishing is..
A short line of text, often placed above the main headline, that provides context or introduces the cover story
A headline is…
The large, attention-grabbing text that announces the main story or article
Designed to capture the reader’s interest
A subheading is…
A smaller headline that breaks down the main article into sections
Makes it easier to read and navigate
A byline is…
The line of text that identifies the author of an article
Usually placed below the headline or at the end of the article
A feature article is…
A longer, in-depth article that explores a specific topic in detail
Often involves research, interviews, and analysis
An editorial article is..
An article that expresses the opinion of the magazine’s editors or publishers on a particular issue
A standfirst is..
A short paragraph, usually placed after the headline and before the main body of the article, that summarizes the key points of the story
A lead paragraph is..
The first paragraph of an article, designed to grab the reader’s attention and introduce the main topic
the 5 Ws is…
Who, What, When, Where, and Why
Key questions that a news story or article should answer
A pull quote is…
A key phrase or sentence from an article that is extracted and displayed visually
Often in a larger or different font to highlight important points
serif fonts are..
Fonts that have small decorative strokes at the ends of the letters
Considered more traditional and readable for large blocks of text
sans serif fonts are..
Fonts that do not have serifs
Considered more modern and clean, commonly used for headlines and web design
convergent media is….
The merging of different media platforms and technologies
Allows users to access various types of content on a single device
Documentary-style photography is..
Photography that aims to capture real events and situations as they happen
Strives for authenticity and objectivity
Studio photography is…
Photography that takes place in a controlled studio environment
Allows for precise control over the image
