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Period: 500 to 500
500 B.C.
Engraved theater advertisisments in stone around 500 B.C. -
Jan 29, 750
sonic logo
In ancient Greece, the first sonic logo is created when ladies of the night tap nails into their shoes to produce" come hither' sound effects -
Jan 29, 1472
first print ad.
The first print ad. is created in England; the handbill announces a prayer book for sale. -
first product branding
The first product branding is developed, for Dentifrice Tooth Gel. -
billboard ads.
The birth of the automobile fuels the rise of billboard ads. in the U.S. Ben Franklin influenced use of headlines, illustrations, color, and advertisments. -
first electric sign
The first electric sign is lit, in New York's Times Square -
outdoor ads.
Started outdoor Advertisments, used stuff to get the crowds attention ex. Caravans of giant corsing elephants and camels. Also this time became more dependent on the market place. -
campains
campains for world war 1, great depression, advertisment reflected cultural and social changes. -
World's 1st commercial rasio station
In his garage in the outskirts pf Pittsburgh, Frank Conraf -
Tv
The first official Tv commercial runs for Bulova Watch; the company pays $9 for a 20-second spot aired before a baseball game. -
Infomercial
The birth of infomercial takes place,selling homes in San Diego -
Pop-up ads
Pop-up and pop-under ads fill useres screens. They peak in 2003 at 8.7% of all online ads. earning 13 times more clicks than banners -
begining
In 2000 B.C. were found symbols made by tradesmen to indicatethe natureof their business.
