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Penny-Dreadfuls
Hand-operated printing presses that used to hand-crank out thousands of copies. Often called the first mass media. Took place in the early 1800s. -
Steam powered printing
Increases the speed of printing majorly, and cut out the back-breaking hand press methods. Allowing for millions of copies to be produced. Revolutionized printing and allowed publishers to get ahead of their competitors. -
Photography
Photograph was a major contributor to the growth of mass media. Allowing publishers to show their story, increasing appeal for their product. This led to the production of motion pictures, increasing their popularity further. -
The Telegraph
Perhaps the most important invention in mass media history, it allowed publishers to get a constant stream of news, boosting mass media to mainstream popularity. Invented in the 1830s, widely used in the 1840s. -
The phonograph
Allowed for sounds to be played in peoples houses, allowing electrification of mass media. -
Silent Movies
Silent movies became extremely popular in the 20th century. Around this time, informational movies were also made. Allowing information to be given in an entertaining way. -
Newspaper, magazines, movies, radios
In the middle of the 20th century, all of the things listed in the title became easily accessible to everyone. During the 1950s, television allowed for the peak of mass media. Allowing for news, entertainment, and more to be shown in American homes. -
Online services
With the introduction of computers and online services, media was able to easily spread. -
Satellite technologies
In the late 90s, satellites launched into orbit, allowed for the peak of instantaneous communication. -
Extreme internet/social media.
In the 21st century, social media has taken off. Revolutionizing news yet again. Allowing for Internet forums to allow public communication on events, as well as the widest spread of mass media.