1950 Advertising Trends

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In 1950 could be called a dream decade for advertisers. The post-war economy had rebounded and the future seemed prosperous. Americans were ready to buy homes, cars, clothing and other products to validate their lifestyle while advertisers were willing to sell their goods. During this time, a more powerful medium than printed advertisements had emerged - television. In the USA, there have been deep advertising trends that were established in the cultural and economic environment of 1950. While traditional media such as radio, newspapers and magazines remained vital advertisement conductors during the first years of the decade, television quickly became the cornerstone of national programs and advertisers. Starting from the 1950s, businesses

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