He On November 21, 1996, the first World Television Forum promoted by the United Nations (UN) was held.. In this forum points of cooperation are debated and efforts are made to create programs based on peace, culture, development and security. Since then, World Television Day has been celebrated every November 21..

The emergence of television as a means of communication and entertainment That’s a historical milestone as viewers moved from simply hearing voices on the radio to seeing presenters, actors and communicators of the day in images and movement. Even though the two media continue to coexist, television or TV (a term inherited from the Anglo-Saxon word) has succeeded in bringing together millions of people in one broadcast.

At the beginning of the 19th century, it appeared first prototype of television, but the first transmission of moving images took place in the late 1920s. In the 1930s, television began to consolidate and the large companies we know today began broadcasting, such as the BBC. All these events marked the birth of television, although television was black and white and its use was not very widespread.

The history of television develops over time and It went from being a medium for the few to a medium for the masses. The first broadcast was only informative and there was a disconnect. Starting in the 60s and 70s, entertainment began to develop and television broadcast programming 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Today, payment platforms are a big competitor to television; a part of its audience has moved to new spaces to enjoy audiovisual content whenever and wherever they want.

History of television in Spain

The history of television in Spain begins a few moments later compared to other European countries such as the UK. The first televisions were bought by the upper class and the middle class had to wait until the 60s to enjoy black and white television.

Family programs like Un, dos, tres were successful at first, but in the early 2000s, talent shows and reality shows caught everyone’s attention. Each chain specializes in certain types of content and, today, they have to contend with streaming platforms, which drain viewers and advertising dollars. Television groups such as Atresmedia already have their own payment platforms to produce more youthful and digital content.

On this World Television Day, responsible consumption of these devices is encouraged, both for children and adults.