Broadcasting and Consumer Culture

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the impact of radio, television, and consumer culture discussed in the lecture.

Proto-cinematic spectacles

Early forms of visual entertainment before the invention of cinema, such as panorama, diorama, and magic-lantern shows.

Department stores

Places of mass consumption that entertain consumers through the display and selling of commodities, blending shopping with amusement.

Mass culture

The shared culture practices and products of a society shaped by mass media and consumerism.

Panic Broadcast

A famous radio drama by Orson Welles that caused widespread fear among listeners, aired on October 30, 1938.

Suburbanization

The movement of populations from cities to suburbs, often associated with post-war economic prosperity.

Baby boom

A significant increase in birth rates following World War II, particularly evident in the United States from the late 1940s to the early 1960s.

Economic prosperity

A period of growth and wealth in an economy, often reflected in increased consumer spending and ownership of consumer goods.

Television

A medium of communication that evolved rapidly in the post-war era, characterized by widespread ownership and its effectiveness in advertising.

Advertising

The practice of promoting products or services through various media channels to stimulate consumer purchasing.

Consumer culture

A social and economic order that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-greater amounts.