Founded in 1903 as joint venture between Siemens & Halske and AEG. Developed first worldwide communications network before World War I. First to sell electronic TVs with cathode-ray tubes in Germany in 1934
Jingle is a short song used in advertising and commercial contexts. First radio commercial jingle aired in 1926 for Wheaties cereal. Wheaties success in Minnesota led to nationwide commercial purchase
Chesterfield cigarettes were introduced by Drummond Tobacco Company in 1873. Brand was acquired by American Tobacco in 1898, then Liggett & Myers in 1912. First cigarette to add extra moisture-preserving wrapping. Philip Morris acquired brand in 1999
Term "blooper" emerged in radio around 1926. Popularized by Kermit Schafer in 1950s-1960s with Pardon My Blooper albums. Originally referred to radio broadcasting errors, later expanded to TV and film
News has been transmitted through various media since ancient times. First written news appeared in China around 8th century BCE. Government proclamations and town criers were common news sources. Postal systems and telegraph networks enabled faster news transmission
All UK terrestrial TV channels are digital since 2012. Freeview offers over 70 channels including BBC One and ITV. TV license costs £53 for black and white, £157.50 for color. Around 50% of UK households have additional TV subscriptions