Media history

By annabelle.jantonio@hilliardschools.org
  • 1440

    Gutenbergs printing press

    Mass communication through newspapers, books, and pamphlets.

  • First newspaper published

    Marks birth of regularized print journalism and the beginning of modern news media.

  • Rise of the penny press

    Makes news accessible to the working class.

  • Invention of radio

    Age of broadcast media begins.

  • First television transmission

    Tv is for Entertainment and news

  • FFC’s Fairness doctorine

    Recognizes influence of broadcast media on public opinion.

  • Launch of CNN 24-hour news channel

    Changes how news is produced and consumed the start of the 24-hour news cycle.

  • Launch of the World Wide Web to the public

    Begins digital media revolution.

  • Rise of social media

    Traditional media disrupted by digital content creators.

  • Era of algorithmic and mobile media

    Media consumption becomes personalized.