Headline: meaning, definitions and examples

Use for the main title of a news article or a prominent section in a newspaper or online news site.

• The headline on the front page caught everyone's attention.
• She wrote a catchy headline for her blog post.

Generally used for the name of a book, movie, or official document. It can also refer to someone's position or rank.

• The title of the movie intrigued many viewers.
• She finally achieved the title of 'Manager' after years of hard work.

Typically used for titles of sections within a document or article, often smaller or less prominent than a headline.

• Add a heading to each section of your report.
• The heading for this chapter is 'Introduction to Ecology'.

Commonly used in advertising or marketing; it refers to a large sign or a piece of marketing material that spans across a web page or a physical event.

• The company displayed a huge banner at the trade show.
• A banner ad at the top of the website promotes the new product.

Used for news articles, newspapers, and magazines to draw attention to a particular story or article.

• The headline of today's newspaper was about the economic crisis.
• She always checks the headlines before reading the full articles.

Commonly used in marketing and advertising to create a memorable phrase representing a brand or product's key message.

• Nike's famous slogan is 'Just Do It'.
• Every successful political campaign needs a strong slogan.

Often used in entertainment, particularly in TV shows, movies, or marketing to create a memorable phrase associated with a character, brand, or campaign.

• The catchphrase 'I'll be back' is iconic from the Terminator movies.
• Brands often use catchphrases to make their advertisements more memorable.

Used similarly to a slogan but often more focused on representing a company's brand identity rather than a campaign or product.

• Apple’s tagline is 'Think Different.'
• A good tagline can help a brand stay recognizable and memorable.