Radio of the Future
It’s a little funny when I think about a young person reading this title today. I think the message would be quite the opposite as to what was intended in 1942. Unlike then, radio is now in a decline. Online content, mobile apps that stream to your phone, your computer, all offer tough competition to modern radio broadcasting. Younger people (younger than myself anyway) may not know that in the era of World War II, radio was the only network available.
One other fact about this time that might be lost on the young(er), is that most of the population lived a very modest life at the time. It was the common belief that sacrifice would help our country in the war effort. In addition, the government sold bonds to support the war. Ads were everywhere, especially at the movie theater. Perhaps we can learn something from this time?
Sorry about that tangent. One thing I do enjoy about this era, is industrial design. Many vehicles and electronic items, were influenced by the Art Deco movement of early 20th century. I just can’t get enough of that stuff. The graphic in this ad is a great example of this marvelous era of industrial design.
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