Evolution of Radio

In the 1920s, several factors aided with the formation of the radio industry. From government intervention to audience demand, there is one force that I believe stands out from the rest. Technological change, in my opinion, was the strongest factor which impacted the radio industry and had the biggest influence in shaping it, and technology is what was able to bring all the other factors into play, as well.

A huge demand for radios boomed in the 1920s, and Americans everywhere attempted to get their hands on one to use as a form of entertainment for the entire family. The innovations for the radio industry were provided by the technological changes. The audience was able to develop interests thanks to technological advancements. There were more radio channels in existence, which catered to the minds of any listener. Also, the radio is what was able to introduce music to people, as well. With FM radio, more people would be able to listen to the radio, and with a better sound quality, too. Advancements like these are what made the radio more attractive to Americans.

Without the existence of technological advancements, there would be no intervention, regulation, industries, or even audience demand. Technology is what was able to transform the radio into an actual industry.
Guglielmo Marconi was a man who helped greatly with the advancements of the industry. With his wireless transmitter, not only were the lives of several people able to be saved during the Titanic incident, but it also went on to transmit entertainment to the country in the 1920s.

Technological changes are what keep the world advancing, and without them, the radio industry would never have been able to experience such a boom as it did in the 1920s.