Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • David Sarnoff: A United States businessman who was a pioneer in the development of radio and television broadcasting. He was a key figure in the growth of the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) and the National Broadcasting Company (NBC).

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • David Sarnoff is often called the father of American television for his early vision and promotion of the medium.
  • The biography details how David Sarnoff rose from a telegraph operator to lead a major communications corporation.

Advanced Usage

• "Sarnoff's Law": A proposition, attributed to David Sarnoff, stating that the value of a broadcast network is directly proportional to the number of its viewers or listeners.
  • The early economics of television were heavily influenced by Sarnoff's Law, which emphasized audience size.

Variants and Related Words

• Sarnoff: A common shorthand reference for David Sarnoff.
  • The museum exhibit featured a section on Sarnoff and his contributions to electronic media.

Synonyms

• Media pioneer: A person who is among the first to explore or develop a new area in media.
• Broadcasting executive: A senior manager in the radio or television industry.

Noun

1. United States businessman who pioneered in radio and television broadcasting (1891-1971)