What Impact did Radio have on Society?

With the invention of the Radio in 1894 by Guglielmo Marconi, the impact of the Radio was immediately felt around the world.  The impact on society was evident immediately.  The Radio offered to people, both rich and not so rich, the ability to have communication with other people, whether here in the US or from around the world, at any time, day or night.  


Societies all over the world began to evolve, change and flourish with this new and amazing machine bringing new ideas and information to them.  Broadcasts of all types could be heard by anyone who would listen.  Being able to learn about others, whether they were in your own town, or in another part of the world had been unheard of, until the creation of the radio.  No longer did you have to wait for mail to arrive, lots of pertinent information came across the airwaves daily.


Radio also gave entertainers and musicians another way to share their talents.  This in turn changed society by opening up a whole new world of entertainment to the masses.  It also brought about new jobs and different ways for advertisers and station owners to increase their profits, effecting the socio-economics in this country.