-
1440
Invention of Printing Press
In 1440, Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press, revolutionizing the mass production of written materials and laying the foundation for mass media newspapers. -
First Daily Newspaper
The Daily Courant, was published in 1702 in England, marking a significant development in the history of newspapers and the spread of news. -
Invention of the Telegraph
Samuel Morse's Morse code in 1837, enabled rapid communication across long distances, speeding up the transmission of news. -
Photography
In 1839, photography was introduced to the world by Louis Daguerre, leading to the use of visual images in mass media and transforming the way stories were told. -
First Radio Brodcast
Guglielmo Marconi in 1895 initiated the era of broadcasting, allowing information and entertainment to reach mass audiences in real-time. -
Television
With the first electronic television demonstrated by Philo Farnsworth in 1927, brought moving images and audio into people's homes, shaping mass media consumption. -
CNN
The launch of Cable News Network in 1980 revolutionized television news by introducing 24-hour coverage, changing the way breaking news was delivered and consumed. -
World Wide Web
Tim Berners-Lee, marked the beginning of the internet age and transforming how information was accessed, shared, and distributed globally. -
Period: to
Digital Streaming Services
Netflix (founded in 1997) and YouTube (launched in 2005) disrupted traditional media consumption patterns, leading to the era of on-demand content and personalized media experiences. -
Period: to
Facebook and Twitter
The rise of social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter reshaped mass media by enabling custom content, interactivity, and real-time news dissemination.