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Early 18th century
The first commercial printing industry Sprang up around London’s Grub Street -
Photography
Photography was invented in the early 1820’s. The first photograph by Joseph Niepce was in 1826. For a photo to expose on an asphalt plate would take 8 hours. -
Telegraph
The telegraph was invented and in practical use by the late 1840’s. It was perhaps the single most important invention in the history of mass media -
Phonograph
The phonograph emerged as a mass medium as well. It achieved a wider use as electrification of homes allowed for replacement of hand crank mechanical appliances -
Radio station
The first us commercial radio station went on air. Radio networks were linking stations in various parts if the country. -
Broadcast tv
Broadcast television emerged as the nexus on the mass media. Containing news, drama, cinema, music and more -
Colored tv
Colored television replaces black and white in American homes -
MP3’s and iPods
iPods and MP3’s format compresses digital files -
Ride of film
Independent films in theater began to become popular and well liked -
Early 21 century
The familiar influences mass media companies reassured itself heavily in the online world.