Brief History of Mass Media

By peterday
  • Jan 1, 1300

    The Printing Press

    The Printing Press
    Created a way to print on cloth or paper, began in 1300, grew more prominent in later years. Originally from Christian Europe. Started what we now know as assembly line printing.

  • First Magazine Distributed

    First Magazine Distributed
    First distributed magazine created - The Gentlemens Magazine 1731 London - New way to bring awarness to current/social events etc.

  • Morse Code

    Morse Code
    Created communication through stopping and starting a tone which defined certain letters. Connected via wired sources. Used as communication via pulses for military purposes as well.

  • Minstrel Show

    Minstrel Show
    Began the want/need for touring acts in the u.s. - Although it portrayed racism, it became popular with both black and white culture, opened up the possibility for people across the nation to hear new music and watch traveling entertainment.

  • Telephone

    Telephone
    Connected people instantly via voice communication over a wired nation. Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell are just two influencers/known creators

  • Radio

    Radio
    Brought music to the ears of every household. Sprouted interest in new popular music at the time (folk, country, etc.) Every one was now able to listen and learn music from their own homes.

  • Camcorders

    Camcorders
    Sony creates new personal camcorder for the public to use. Opened doors for people to film every day life, technology has now brought us easier/simpler use devices. Created visuals for personal and public use.

  • Internet

    Internet
    Connected the world via computer networks. People could now share any info/art form/or business via the web. Made world wide public databases for sharing.

  • DAWs become available to public

    DAWs become available to public
    Opened up the ability for anyone to record their own music. Which in turn created the ability for people to sell their own music or give it away. Made it more possible for artsits to create and share.

  • Social Media

    Social Media
    Created an easier, more social environment for people to share and connect. Technology has made social media even more accesible since its release and has made it even easier for internet users to recieve new or personal information.