aug 1, 1981 - 1981 MTV Launnched

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The American pay television channel, MTV launched on August 1, 198. Based in New York City, the channel serves as the flagship property of the Viacom Media Networks division of Viacom headquartered in New York City.
MTV played a crucial role in the digital age as it specialized in commercial advertising. Music videos, TV sitcoms and movies were all featuring some sort of advertising as well.

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