media

Invention of the Printing Press by Johannes Gutenberg

1440

Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press makes it easier and cheaper to produce books and pamphlets, leading to a surge in the spread of information.

Telegraph Transforms Communication

Period: 1830 to 1840

The telegraph revolutionizes communication by allowing rapid transmission of messages over long distances, laying the foundation for instantaneous news delivery.

Radio Networks Form

1927

Radio Networks Form

Television Debuts at the New York World's Fair

1939

Television is showcased to the public at the New York World's Fair, hinting at its future as a dominant mass medium.

First Commercial Radio Station Goes On Air

1940

KDKA in Pittsburgh becomes the first commercially licensed radio station, marking the start of radio as a popular medium for news and entertainment.

ARPANET Launches, Paving the Way for the Internet

1969

ARPANET, the precursor to the internet, is launched, setting the stage for digital communication and global information sharing.

CNN Launches as First 24-Hour News Channel

1979

Cable News Network (CNN) begins broadcasting, revolutionizing TV news and establishing the 24/7 news cycle.

World Wide Web Becomes Publicly Available

1991

Tim Berners-Lee releases the World Wide Web to the public, marking the beginning of the internet's widespread adoption.

Changing Social Media Landscape

2004

Facebook's debut transforms social media, influencing how people interact and share news online.

Smartphone Adoption Surges

2010

The widespread use of smartphones enables instant access to news and media content, reshaping how information is consumed on the go.