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The History of Advertising

By kendallhildreth
  • First Printed Ad
    Jan 1, 1472

    First Printed Ad

    The first ever printed advertiesment was printed in England; the handbill announces a prayer book for sale.
  • First Product Advertiesment

    First Product Advertiesment

    The first prodict branding is developed, a dental toothpaste is displayed.
  • First Newspaper Advertised

    First Newspaper Advertised

    The first newspaper advertisment, an announcment seeking a buyer for Oyster Bay, Long Island estate, is published in the Boston News-Letter. The following image is the actual Boston newsleter.
  • Appearance of Political Ads

    Appearance of Political Ads

    In the beginning of the American Revolution, political ads appeared encouraging enlistment.
  • First Lit Sign

    First Lit Sign

    The first advertiesment sign is lit in New York's Time Square.
  • Birth of the Automobile

    Birth of the Automobile

    With the birth of the new automobile, there is a rise of billboard ads in the U.S.
  • First Product Placement

    First Product Placement

    The first product production placement occurs when when transport and shipping companies are mentioned in Jules Verne'e novel "Around The World In 80 Days."
  • Direct Marketing is Introduced

    Direct Marketing is Introduced

    Direct marketing is born when Sears sends out 8,000 handwritten postcards and recieves back 2,000 orders.
  • First Celebrity Endoursment

    First Celebrity Endoursment

    The first celebrity endoursement occurs when silent-movie miscreant Fatty Arbuckle offurs "coclusive proof" that Murad cigarettes are the preference of men of cultivated taste.
  • First "Sex Sells" Slogan

    First "Sex Sells" Slogan

    The first "sex sells" slogan is used in by Woodbury Soap Comany, meaning sex appeal is used to sell the particular brand of soap.
  • American Association of Advertising

    American Association of Advertising

    The American Association of Advertising Agencies is founded.
  • First Commercail Radio Station

    First Commercail Radio Station

    Frank Conrad founds the KDKA, the world's first commercail radio station.
  • Roaring 20's

    Roaring 20's

    Consumeration of nonessential products is encouraged via rampant advertising during the "Roaring 20's."
  • World War Propaganda

    World War Propaganda

    Advertiesment is "chock-full" with World War propaganda.
  • First Offical TV Commercial

    First Offical TV Commercial

    The first TV commercial is runs for Bulova Watch; the company pays $9 for a 20-second spot aired before a baseball game.
  • Birth of Infomercials

    Birth of Infomercials

    The birth of the famous infomercials takes place, selling homes in San Diego.
  • MTV

    MTV

    MTV network launches, advertising music artists 24/7; consumers tune in on commercials instead of buying product.
  • Most Expensive TV Ad is Advertised

    Most Expensive TV Ad is Advertised

    Applep sets a precedent at the Super Bowl with the most expensive TV ad.
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    Online Ads

    Billions begin to invest in online advertisting.
  • Pop-up/Pop-down Ads Appear

    Pop-up/Pop-down Ads Appear

    Pop-Up and Pop-Down Ads begin to appear on user's screens. They peek in 2003, at 8.7& of all online ads, earning 13 times more clicks than banners.
  • Most Expensive Commercial

    Most Expensive Commercial

    In 2002, the most expensive ad compaign is purchased by Pepsi. The 90 second commercial, hosted by Britany Spears, costs over $7.53 million!
  • Online Advertising

    Online Advertising

    Online advertising becomes a clear No. 2 in terms of budget priority for advertising worldwide, typically at the expense of print and radio.