24994J 5575 Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 (edited) New morning show promo with a very different look debuted tonight. They've departed from the standard graphics for the morning news before ("7 in the Morning," anyone?), but this one is definitely out there. I REALLY don't like this voiceover. She does work for the west coast O&O's, and that style just doesn't click east of the Mississippi. Edited February 25, 2019 by 24994J Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/103/#findComment-222415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, 24994J said: New morning show promo with a very different look debuted tonight. They've departed from the standard graphics for the morning news before ("7 in the Morning," anyone?), but this one is definitely out there. I REALLY don't like this voiceover. She does work for the west coast O&O's, and that style just doesn't click east of the Mississippi. Yeah... no. The promo itself is fine, but creative services should get Ratner to re-dub that VO. Edited February 25, 2019 by Georgie56 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/103/#findComment-222419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 941 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 1 hour ago, 24994J said: New morning show promo with a very different look debuted tonight. They've departed from the standard graphics for the morning news before ("7 in the Morning," anyone?), but this one is definitely out there. I REALLY don't like this voiceover. She does work for the west coast O&O's, and that style just doesn't click east of the Mississippi. Yeah... no... Standardization anyone? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/103/#findComment-222420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1047 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 12 hours ago, 24994J said: New morning show promo with a very different look debuted tonight. They've departed from the standard graphics for the morning news before ("7 in the Morning," anyone?), but this one is definitely out there. I REALLY don't like this voiceover. She does work for the west coast O&O's, and that style just doesn't click east of the Mississippi. A rare step back in the promo dept. for them. I don't like any of it (graphics look cheap, v/o is terrible, the music...blah). The overall tone is off. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/103/#findComment-222428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikePulse 318 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 What works in Orlando may not work in Chicago Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/103/#findComment-222431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveNews 372 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Same VO that does the morning open for KGO San Francisco. Their morning show is "ABC7 Mornings." See open below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nM5ttJtU08 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/103/#findComment-222432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 (edited) Since we're talking about it, might as well bring up some other changes. In the last week, the translucent logo during network programming has changed to a grayscale version of the updated logo, the call letter ID dropped the blue box to be just text last night (though it's back to normal today), and the new logo has also made its way onto the network promos. Those are generally minor, but this next one has me wondering. One of the station's graphic artists has posted some promos and stuff on Vimeo in recent months, reflecting the current on-air look, but a few weeks ago, he dropped these out there. Yes, the typical thinking says that if he's posting, that it's been rejected, though I find it interesting how it builds off the current look. The fact that it doesn't maintain Helvetica in some form also makes me doubt its future, as all signs point to the station using it in the future. It also features a previously-unheard of branding. It could be an upcoming segment, or its own program. I dropped him a line, but no word back, though I'm not surprised. Edited February 25, 2019 by 24994J Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/103/#findComment-222437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 (edited) Damn, they're busy today. The new logo has debuted on the time/temp bug. The blue is still a little see-through, and the all-gray ABC has replaced the blue. Everything else, including the opens, remains the same. Edited February 25, 2019 by 24994J Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/103/#findComment-222444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 The current graphics have aged so well, but a new look wouldn't be so bad at this point. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/103/#findComment-222445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
qunewsguy 377 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 For some reason their 4pm isn't streaming today. That's odd. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/103/#findComment-222446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
qunewsguy 377 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 So I just watched the 10pm live stream and the majority of the filler promos had the updated logo bug in them along with chunkier, nearly solid-white 7 in some of the larger logo animations. If they were prepping for a completely new look they probably wouldn't have done that. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/103/#findComment-222468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 They changed the news bug in the summer of 2013, updated with an updated 7 and the then-new ABC logo. That lasted for just a few months before they blew everything up with the reintroduction of Eyewitness News. I wouldn't be stunned if this is all temporary. They LOVE to roll stuff out incrementally. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/103/#findComment-222469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 The dam is breaking open. The mapping software isn't new (adopted after the flagships), but that branded graphic sure is. The Helvetica style remains, but not much of a clue beyond the color scheme and the flat look. It's big like WABC, that goofy "YM" is similiar to KABC, but the look overall might not fall on either side. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/103/#findComment-222499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 941 Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 5 hours ago, 24994J said: The dam is breaking open. The mapping software isn't new (adopted after the flagships), but that branded graphic sure is. The Helvetica style remains, but not much of a clue beyond the color scheme and the flat look. It's big like WABC, that goofy "YM" is similiar to KABC, but the look overall might not fall on either side. That is a fantastically terrible name and the graphic isn't much better... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/103/#findComment-222508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 90 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Haven't been on in a while but I uploaded this to YouTube a few days ago! Ahh those were the days. (September 2002) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/103/#findComment-223021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 (edited) From stage to screen, radio to television, today is the 100th anniversary of the opening of the State & Lake Theatre. https://abc7chicago.com/society/state-lake-theater-home-of-abc-7-celebrates-100-years/5195875/ Edited March 17, 2019 by 24994J 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/103/#findComment-223350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 30 years at ABC 7 for Roz Varon. Congratulations. https://www.robertfeder.com/2019/04/02/30-years-later-abc-7s-morning-show-gambit-now-standard/ 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/103/#findComment-224197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 Despite her mention in Feder's article, all signs point to them ignoring Lauren Cohn's tenure, as none if the promos uploaded to their promotions account featured her time with Hosea (or more rare, with Alan). That said, she was in-studio on Hosea's last day, so I guess anything is possible. She's the afternoon news anchor on WLS-AM. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/103/#findComment-224210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 (edited) Okay, long post. Sure enough, the morning show pretty much blacked out the latter half of the 90's, though mainly because today was a tribute to Roz's 30th anniversary, alongside the program. Rahm Emanuel dedicated the day to her, the Chicago Theatre put her name on the marquee, her mother, husband & daughter surprised her, and Alan Krashesky was in-studio to present her with her Disney-issued 30-year award. https://abc7chicago.com/society/celebrating-30-years-of-abc7s-morning-show/5230765/ Mentioned on Windy City Live, Hosea Sanders' cancer is now in remission. This was posted today by one of WLS's graphics guys. Everything he's previously posted has seen the air, sooner or later. Again, you could draw some parallels to some of the sister stations, but it appears to be their own package. https://vimeo.com/328314550 Edited April 9, 2019 by 24994J 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/103/#findComment-224297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 941 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 That is by far the best color scheme on an ABC O&O package in that style... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/103/#findComment-224340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 It looks good but I am curious where this is supposed to go? If you post it to Twitter or as an Instagram post it would be fine, but for Instagram stories where a lot of content goes the size wouldn’t fit. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/103/#findComment-224343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctmajka 112 Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 20 hours ago, rkolsen said: It looks good but I am curious where this is supposed to go? If you post it to Twitter or as an Instagram post it would be fine, but for Instagram stories where a lot of content goes the size wouldn’t fit. I'm sure it's more for the Facebook page. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/103/#findComment-224387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 702 Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 I only saw the highlights, but I don't think there was anything new for their last year of Cubs game coverage, right? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/103/#findComment-224562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 Just the updated logo on the scoreboard, that's also been returned to the top left corner of the screen, after awhile on the right. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/103/#findComment-224563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 With Tanja about to go on maternity leave, time to place your bets on who'll fill in for her. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/103/#findComment-226481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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