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Evolution of Mass media

By Kpyles8
  • Printing press invented
    1400

    Printing press invented

    Johannes Gutenberg creates the printing press, making books and information easier to produce and helping spread ideas across Europe.
  • First newspaper

    First newspaper

    The world’s first printed newspaper, Relation, is published in Germany.
  • Penny Press

    Penny Press

    Cheap, mass-produced newspapers became popular in the US making news accessible to everyday people.
  • Telephone invented

    Telephone invented

    Alexander Graham Bell’s invention changes communication completely, allowing long distance talk.
  • First Motion Pictures

    First Motion Pictures

    Lumière brothers show the first public film screening.
  • First commercial radio broadcast

    First commercial radio broadcast

    KDKA in Pittsburgh airs the first radio news broadcast.
  • First Television Commercial

    First Television Commercial

    TV begins to become a major part in media and entertainment.
  • Early Internet

    Early Internet

    U.S. government creates ARPANET, foundation of modern internet.
  • World Wide Web

    World Wide Web

    Tim Berners-Lee launches the web, opening a door to online news, email and digital communication.
  • Smartphone

    Smartphone

    First iPhone is released, putting the internet, social media and the news in the palm of our hand.