1930s Radio: Advertising

The radio business began airing advertisements during the time of the Great Depression due to the need for job opportunities. Several businesses who utilized the radio for advertising were: Camel cigarettes, General Mills, General Motors Corp, General Food Corp., Oscar Meyer, along with lots of others. Pretty much any and every type of business used the radio to advertise. More options began to be available, and with that came ratings. The early 30s were mainly advertising products and companies, but by the late 30s, the radio began advertising entertainment, scandals, and sports. Even TV shows began advertising on the radio for upcoming episodes. Several products that were consistently advertised were: soap, jello, over the counter medications.

1930s Radio Ads

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