This term represents three meanings and / or uses. In the first place, the word Editorial refers to a journalistic genre, which is characterized by the generation of articles that are not supported by the name of a specific author, in which the text is expressed in a subjective or partial way, according to the opinion of the writer, regarding any topic or event that is of public interest.
This type of journalistic writing is used by the print media when they want to demonstrate to their public their position on something, for example on some government measure, which directly or indirectly affects the media, an attack suffered on its facilities, some signaling or "attack" of another means of communication, among other cases, where it requires to express its position or opinion on the fact.
Unlike the news that is written to narrate how the events occurred; the editorial is written by the journalist to express his point of view, opinion or position, on behalf of the medium, about something that has happened. Commonly, this type of journalism is carried out by people of great experience and with a high level of analysis, occupying the directive positions of the media.
In second place, the publishing word is used as an adjective to indicate what belongs or has to do with publishers or editing. An example of this can be: the editorial committee, the publishing market,
Finally, the term Editorial refers to a company that is dedicated to the edition, publication and distribution of books and other texts, such as cookbooks, codes, laws, through printing. In addition, with technological advancement, the publishing house or the Publishing House, uses other methods of reproduction, such as CD-ROM, DVD, among others.
The company is in charge of the written piece once the author delivers it. It is in charge of evaluating, correcting, diagramming, composing and printing it. Likewise, it is in charge of binding it and placing said work on the market.
Thus, thanks to this type of company, it is that readers can find in bookstores and different stores, the pieces they want to buy.