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Radio
Radio became a very popular form of receiving news around the forties. It enabled listeners to be quickly updated on World War 2 information. -
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The Growth of Media
Media will continue to grow, and news will become faster and easier to get than ever before. -
Television
In the fifties, television quickly became the best way to stay updated with the world. Instead of just pictures or just sound, television offered both. -
Satellite
Television gained new power in 1962. With communication from multiple satellites, television was quickly able to communicate major events in real-time. -
Cable News
Many newspapers disappeared as cable news rose in popularity. Television had a major advantage- being able to report in real time. -
Movies in America
By May 1994, 98% of America had at least one television set in their house. The amount of Americans with average cable was 63%. -
Google
September 4, 1998 marks the day that the popular search engine Google was put into the world. -
Number One Exporter
According to an article published June 1999, the United States had become the largest exporter of movies and shows. -
MySpace
The first social network site that led to instagram, snapchat, and many other sites. -
Instagram
A social media site developed by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, it is now used by millions of people around the world. -
Snapchat
Another social media source that competes with Instagram. Snapchat is also used by millions.
