Definition: In a magazine or a newspaper you may see the masthead on the cover or front page but in a newsletter it may be on the inside and it's not the same element.
1) The masthead is that section of a newsletter, typically found on the second page (but could be on any page) that lists the name of the publisher and other pertinent data. May include staff names, contributors, subscription information, addresses, logo, etc.
2) Masthead is also an alternate name for the nameplate of a magazine or newspaper.
Also Known As: nameplate
