He November 21, 1996, the first World Television Forum promoted by the United Nations (UN) was held.. In this forum, points of cooperation were debated and sought for the creation of programs based on peace, culture, development and security. Since that moment, World Television Day has been commemorated every November 21..
The emergence of television as a means of communication and entertainment It was a milestone in history since viewers went from just hearing voices on the radio to seeing the presenters, actors and communicators of the time in image and movement. Although both media continued to coexist, television or TV (a term inherited from the Anglo-Saxon word) managed to bring together millions of people in a single broadcast.
At the beginning of the 19th century, there emerged first prototypes of televisions, but it was not until the late 1920s that the first transmission of a moving image was made. In the 1930s, television began to consolidate and large corporations that we know today began broadcasting, such as the BBC. All these events marked the origin of television, although it was in black and white and its use was not so widespread.
The history of television evolved over time and It went from being a medium for a few to a medium for the masses. The first broadcasts were merely informative and there was a disconnection. Starting in the 60s and 70s, entertainment made its way and televisions broadcast programming 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Today, payment platforms are the great competitors of television; part of their viewers have moved to these new spaces in which to consume audiovisual content whenever and wherever they want.
History of television in Spain
The history of television in Spain began a little later than in other European countries such as the United Kingdom. The first televisions were purchased by the upper classes and the middle class had to wait until well into the 60s to enjoy black and white television.
Family programs like Un, dos, tres triumphed in the beginning, but at the beginning of the 2000s, talent and reality shows captured everyone’s attention. Each chain specialized in a type of content and, currently, they have to face streaming platforms, which takes away audiences and advertising money. Television groups such as Atresmedia already have their own payment platforms to produce more youthful and digital content.
On this World Television Day, responsible consumption of this device is recommended, which accompanies both children and adults.
Source: Antena3
