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Advertising Through the Ages

  • Ancient Egypt
    3000 BCE

    Ancient Egypt

    Format: Posters and wall paintings
    Purpose: Promoting marketplaces and goods for sale
  • Ancient Greece and Rome
    500 BCE

    Ancient Greece and Rome

    Format: Oral announcements by town criers
    Purpose: Sharing information about products, events, and public announcements
  • Middle Ages
    1400

    Middle Ages

    Format: Hang sings
    Purpose: knowing about their product and services
  • 17th century

    17th century

    Format: Newspaper and carrying advertisements
    Purpose: Including information about various goods and services
  • Industrial Revolution

    Industrial Revolution

    Formats: Advertising agendes, print media, magazines and billboars
    Purpose: Promoting their products to a larger audience
  • Early 20th century

    Early 20th century

    Format: Radio, jingles and catchy slogans
    Purpose: Becoming a popular way to advertise products and services
  • Mid-20th century

    Mid-20th century

    Format: Tv and radio
    Purpose: Reaching a wide audience with engaging visuals and audio
  • Late 20th century and early 21 st century

    Late 20th century and early 21 st century

    Format: online, banner ads, pop-up ads, internet and digital technologies
    Purpose: Promoting their products and services to internet users
  • Present day

    Present day

    Format: Social media platforms and targeted advertising
    Purpose: Reaching specific demographics and tailor their ads based on individual preferences and online behavior