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First Commercial Printing
In early 1800s the first commercial printing industry which sprang up around London’s Grub Street. -
Photography
Photography was invented in the 1820s as well as ways to reproduce photos. This led to the development of motion picture. -
The Telegraph
Invented in the 1830s but weren’t used until 1840s, the Telegraph was one of the most important inventions for mass media. -
The Phonograph
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First String of Communication Technologies
During the 19 century the invention of the steam powered printing press was made and there was a large circle of newspaper and magazines. -
Silent Movies
By the 20th century silent movies started gaining public attention. -
Newspaper Circulation began to decline
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Explosive growth in online services
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Critics hoped for an alternative to mass media
Critics wanted an alternative to mass media but couldn’t find one. -
Mass media takes over
Mass media companies became dominant deliverers if content