History of Advertising Timeline

(Ancient times - Present)

The history of advertising dates back thousands of years, with early forms including painted signs and oral announcements. Over time, advertising has evolved and become more sophisticated, incorporating print, radio, television, and digital media. Today, advertising plays a crucial role in business and consumer culture. More Less

Print Advertising

Mar 1, 1704

Jul 1, 1835

1841

May 22, 1846

Jan 1, 1955

Oct 29, 1993

Jun 2011

Broadcast Advertising

Nov 2, 1920

1926

Jul 1, 1941

Jan 15, 1967

Jan 22, 1984

Digital Advertising

Oct 27, 1994

Oct 27, 1994

1996

2002

2007

Advertising Regulation

Jan 1, 2004

May 25, 2018

Key Facts

  1. The first recorded advertisement was a papyrus poster in ancient Egypt around 3000 BC.
  2. The printing press revolutionized advertising in the 15th century, allowing for mass production of printed materials.
  3. The first paid advertisements appeared in newspapers in the late 17th century.
  4. The emergence of radio in the early 20th century brought a new platform for advertising.
  5. The first television commercial aired in the United States in 1941.

Source

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