History Of Advertesing

Q1-What was the first advert to ever be shown on UK television? What date was it shown? Can you find a picture of the advert that was shown?
A1-The first television advertisement was broadcast in the United States on July 1, 1941 The Advet Was Tooth Paste

Q2-What is the current record price for an advert shown on UK television? During the ad break for which programme was this shown?
A2-states that ITV's £250,000 asking price for a 30 second slot during the 2010 series of Britain's Got Talent is currently the most expensive advertising slot on television

Q3-What impact have Digital TV Recorders (eg Tivo and Sky +) had on TV Advertising
A3-They Dont Let You See The Advert When You Record Them And They Only Record The Programme

Q4-What does product placement mean? Can you find some examples of product placement in TV shows or films?
A4-A form of advertising (usually not involving ads) in which branded products and services are noticeable within a drama production with large audiences

Q5-When did it become illegal to advertise cigarettes on television in the UK?
A5- All television commercials for cigarettes were banned on 1 August 1965

Q6-What is the most expensive TV advert ever made? And why was it so expensive?
A6-Guinness Was The Most Expensive Advert Costing 10 MILLIONPOUNDS

Q7--What is the cheapest advert ever made and why was it so cheap?
 

A7-The Advert Only Cost 9 American Dollars

 

Q8-What are some of YOUR favourite adverts on TV and why do you like them

A8-Food Or Clothes Because They Make You Wont To Buy Them And They Taste Good

 

By Charlie Blackman