The document discusses the history and development of advertising. It notes that advertising began as wall paintings and messages on papyrus in ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome to promote commercial goods. In the 18th century, advertisements began appearing in weekly newspapers in England. Thomas J. Barratt is described as the "father of modern advertising" for creating effective campaigns for Pears Soap in the late 19th century. The document also outlines different types of advertising such as product, public service, and industrial advertising. It traces the development of advertising through domestic, export, international, multinational, and global stages.