The idea the Tone Test was show the customer that
the phonograph reproduction was lifelike that was
impossible distinguish from the actual performance. The Edison diamond disc machine was
designed achieve just this effect and did very
successfully.^" His
ideas naturally leaned more towards technical demonstrations of
the merits diamond disc recreation. During the 1920s advertising
expenditure for amusement phonographs increased rapidly. have strong ideas
regarding advertising" told subordinate 1913 and during
the 1920s became heavily involved marketing schemes. There was certainly more than. This
was precursor the "Is live Memorex" type of
advertising line today. The
competition, especially Victor, were heavily involved in
national advertising campaigns newspapers and the new
popular magazines.
Edison took personal interest phonograph advertising,
planning special promotions and exhibits.1
SIDEBAR
THE TONE TESTS
The Tone Tests were part the extensive promotion of
the Edison diamond disc machine. had follow suit, even though the
"old man" was discouraged the cost national advertising. Thousands people went concert halls hear
the Tone Tests and were amazed that the talking machine did
sound just like the singer. TAE Inc
