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#RadioCommercialsDay

In commemoration of the first ever radio commercial. Dig up some of these audio gems online today and share them with your friends.

August 28th

What Does #RadioCommercialsDay Mean?

Radio Commercials Day on August 28th marks the anniversary of the first paid radio commercial, which aired on WEAF in New York City in 1922. The Queensboro Corporation paid $50 for a 10-minute spot promoting apartments in Jackson Heights. That single ad launched an entire industry that still generates billions in revenue over a century later.

How to Use #RadioCommercialsDay

Share a funny or memorable radio commercial, discuss advertising history, or post about how media has changed. Marketing professionals and media accounts can reflect on the evolution of ads.

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#RadioCommercialsDay
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August 28th

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