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In 1440, Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press, revolutionizing the mass production of written materials and laying the foundation for mass media newspapers.
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The Daily Courant, was published in 1702 in England, marking a significant development in the history of newspapers and the spread of news.
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Samuel Morse's Morse code in 1837, enabled rapid communication across long distances, speeding up the transmission of news.
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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.
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Guglielmo Marconi in 1895 initiated the era of broadcasting, allowing information and entertainment to reach mass audiences in real-time.
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With the first electronic television demonstrated by Philo Farnsworth in 1927, brought moving images and audio into people's homes, shaping mass media consumption.
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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.
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Tim Berners-Lee, marked the beginning of the internet age and transforming how information was accessed, shared, and distributed globally.
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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.
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The rise of social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter reshaped mass media by enabling custom content, interactivity, and real-time news dissemination.