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Created by Birgitte92 on 02/09/2009

Last updated: 02/09/09 at 10:35

• The 1980's - The global satellite
  1980

  The global satellite technology made it possible to broadcast more than just local and regional television programs on tv.

• The 1970's - The internet
  1970

  The US military developed the internet in the 1970's to see if giant computers could share research. They discovered the potential for mass communication, and soon the computer software industry exploded. With the internet the world's media are instantly and continually available worldwide.

• The 1930's - The television
  1930

  The television came to UK around 1930, and was soon developed in other parts of the world. The televisions visual effects made the viewers feel closely connected with the hosts and the actors. On television you could see soap operas, game shows and advertising. The broadcasts remained local and regional.

• The early 20th century - Magazines
  1900

  The magazines became more and more popular. This led to a growth of photojournalism as a genre in which a photograph expresses its own message.

• The early 20th century - The radio
  1900 to 1930

  The radio became common property and it was used to reach the masses. It broadcasted news, music, advertising and entertainment.

• The Illustrated London News
  1842

  The technology made it possible to use photography in magazines. The "Illustrated London News" in 1842 was the first to publish a magazine with photography.

• The 19th century - The telegraph
  1800 to 1900

  The telegraph made trans-Atlantic communication possible. This helped spreading the industrial revolution.