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The evolution of mass media

By ForwardDragon97
  • Invention of the Printing Press
    1440

    Invention of the Printing Press

    Johannes Gutenberg invents printing press, allowing mass production of news and media.
  • First Newspaper Published

    First Newspaper Published

    The first newspaper is published in Germany.
  • Telegraph invented

    Telegraph invented

    The telegraph allows messages to be sent over long distances with Morse Code.
  • First Radio Broadcast

    First Radio Broadcast

    The first radio broadcast started live news and entertainment broadcast.
  • First TV invented

    First TV invented

    TV's combined sound and screens to show news and media.
  • TV Becomes Mainstream

    TV Becomes Mainstream

    TV production and sales increases in the 1940's-1950's.
  • CNN's 24 Hour Cable News

    CNN's 24 Hour Cable News

    CNN starts 24 hour news coverage.
  • Internet Surge

    Internet Surge

    The internet gives global accessibility to information and media in the 1990's.
  • Social Media Emerges

    Social Media Emerges

    Apps like Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, Instagram allow people to share news instantly
  • Digital World and Social Media

    Digital World and Social Media

    Phones, Social Media, and Streaming Services control the media in the 2010's-Current