Journalism Industry Jargon

noun an official messenger bringing news

verb to announce or signal the arrival of something

• The herald announced the arrival of the king to the court.
• The herald let everyone know that the party was starting.
• The herald spilled the tea about what really happened at the party.
• The changing leaves heralded the arrival of autumn.

noun a traditional form of media such as newspapers, radio, and television that existed before the rise of digital media

• Legacy media refers to traditional forms of mass communication, such as newspapers, television, and radio.
• People still rely on legacy media like newspapers and TV for their news.
• Who even watches TV anymore? It's all about the legacy media.
• In the digital age, legacy media can be seen as a symbol of the past.