A position in a magazine or newspaper, which is regarded as excellent in terms of its ability to generate a large readership. Preferred position is usually located nest to editorial material that has a high interest among the publications readers.

A requested advertising location in a periodical or magazine, such as the front page or the back cover.

an especially desirable location in a magazine or newspaper that demands a premium price from advertisers wanting to have their ads run there.

The status imputed by court decisions to First Amendment rights and certain other rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights to protect against government attempts to prevent "harmful" speech; a doctrine used as a weapon against censorship.