Advertising history

First ads on paper

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  • History of publicity

    History of publicity

    In June 1836, French newspaper La Presse was the first to include paid advertising in its pages
  • First advertising agency

    First advertising agency

    Volney B. Palmer established the roots of the modern day advertising agency in Philadelphia.
  • Space brokers started

    Space brokers started

    Palmer bought large amounts of space in various newspapers at a discounted rate then resold the space at higher rates to advertisers

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