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Who wrote the first advert jingle?

It's impossible to pinpoint the absolute first advert jingle, as the concept of using music to promote products has been around for centuries.

Here's why:

* Early examples: Before radio and television, jingles were often sung by street vendors or performers to advertise their wares.

* Evolution of advertising: As technology progressed, advertising evolved. The first radio jingles emerged in the 1920s, and television jingles became popular in the 1950s.

* Lack of records: It's difficult to trace the origins of these early jingles, as records weren't always kept meticulously.

However, some notable examples of early advertising jingles include:

* "The Uneeda Biscuit" jingle (1902): This catchy jingle, sung to the tune of "Yankee Doodle," is considered one of the first widely recognized examples of radio advertising.

* "The Ford Motor Company" jingle (1925): This early radio jingle featured the iconic Ford slogan, "The universal car."

While we may never definitively know who wrote the very first advert jingle, these early examples demonstrate the power of music in capturing attention and promoting products.

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