Mrapmcdowell 1 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 WVTM 'Alabama's 13' is broadcasting from their news room. The morning news anchor Ken Lass mentioned this morning that the studio was undergoing a facelift and should be ready for its new debut sometime next week. I have to think that is when they will also debut the new MG graphics package as well. This will now leave ABC3340 as the oldest set in the market. Maybe Sinclair will update their set soon? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14271-wvtm-set-makeover/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country News 435 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I have to think that is when they will also debut the new MG graphics package as well. They're upgrading to the Hearst package. Media General doesn't own them anymore. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14271-wvtm-set-makeover/#findComment-124898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2415 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 They're upgrading to the Hearst package. Media General doesn't own them anymore. And get ready for either WVTM News or WVTM 13 News or whatever Hearst wants to call them. They like using callsigns for news brandings. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14271-wvtm-set-makeover/#findComment-124901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewsMaster 226 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 WVTM tested out the Hearst graphics a few weeks ago. They will become "WVTM 13 News", much like other Hearst stations. Hearst's corporate website finally has WVTM on it, and with it a B&W version of their new logo: Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14271-wvtm-set-makeover/#findComment-124902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnews 344 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I know Hearst bought two stations. This one and another one. One station was low in the ratings, the other was high in the ratings. Is this the higher rated station or lower rated station? Can't wait for the debut! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14271-wvtm-set-makeover/#findComment-124908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnews 344 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 @newsmaster What do you mean they "tested out" the new graphics? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14271-wvtm-set-makeover/#findComment-124909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrapmcdowell 1 Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 They're upgrading to the Hearst package. Media General doesn't own them anymore. I knew that. I simply typed the old owners name. MG and LIN merged wich caused this shuffle between them and WIAT42. Got to admit thought the set and graphics for WIAT really work well together...Good call for MG/LIN to keep them and sell off WVTM Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14271-wvtm-set-makeover/#findComment-124910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I know Hearst bought two stations. This one and another one. One station was low in the ratings, the other was high in the ratings. Is this the higher rated station or lower rated station? Can't wait for the debut! @newsmaster What do you mean they "tested out" the new graphics? WJCL and by "testing out" they accidentally left up their live stream while they were rehearsing. You could see them playing out the opens and other show elements. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14271-wvtm-set-makeover/#findComment-124911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1513 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Something tells me (somewhat off topic) that some of the old Media General stations will get a graphics makeover too, and the old logos from the early 2000s (shortly after the Spartan purchase) will be gone too, changed to more basic ones like the ex-LIN stations mostly have... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14271-wvtm-set-makeover/#findComment-124912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnews 344 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 @rkolsen- are they still doing that? That would be so cool to watch! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14271-wvtm-set-makeover/#findComment-124913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3951 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Seeing as how both Media General and Hearst use FX sets (that look similar), and the fact the changes will be done in a few days, it's probably a very cosmetic upgrade of swapping out the duratranses, maybe a new paint or trim job, some more monitors, and maybe a new desk.... WJCL's set is newer and not from FX, so it may be around for a while. WVTM's dates back to 2007, as it was built for them going HD, and was towards the end of the old FX-era sets Media General used. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14271-wvtm-set-makeover/#findComment-124919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewsMaster 226 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 @newsmaster What do you mean they "tested out" the new graphics? This. WVTM's website header now has the diagrid and the new logo. However the URL is still alabamas13.com. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14271-wvtm-set-makeover/#findComment-124941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Working4You 40 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 WVTM has offically been Hearst-ified!! WTVM 13 News is the branding along with Strive news music and new duratrans for the set that inclued the Hearst graphics look. Weather is no longer known as Intercepter and now just WVTM 13 weather. The website address is wvtm13.com. I will admit it is pretty cool seeing a Hearst station in Alabama now! They can only make 13 go up from here. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14271-wvtm-set-makeover/#findComment-125164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoadStar 364 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 This shows the good and bad parts of corporate-wide graphics/music. From a good aspect, it makes the newscast look and sound very polished. The downside is that it looks exactly the same as every other Hearst station across the country, and that makes it feel a little generic. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14271-wvtm-set-makeover/#findComment-125166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3951 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Just as I expected....the only thing different on the set is the duratranses. Hearst took the cheap way out......for now. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14271-wvtm-set-makeover/#findComment-125176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Just as I expected....the only thing different on the set is the duratranses. Hearst took the cheap way out......for now. It occurred way to quick. I'm having trouble viewing the live stream but caught the end of their last newscast and don't see why they were out of the studio for a day or two. It seems like this sort of thing could have been done in an afternoon with minimal downtime. Edit: It appears they applied "wall paper" of sorts behind the weather center which would take a while where you have to dismantle monitors and other equipment. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14271-wvtm-set-makeover/#findComment-125177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWA_TV_guy 151 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 It is definitely a step in the right direction. I feel like in time Hearst will do more with the set, but as we are all aware of, the overall operations at WVTM need more change than anything. It will be interesting to watch them in the weeks and months to come -- we will be seeing some big changes I'm sure Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14271-wvtm-set-makeover/#findComment-125182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnews 344 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Has anybody seen their opens? What cuts of Strive do they use? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14271-wvtm-set-makeover/#findComment-125191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnews 344 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Was able to see their evening open last night on their live stream just a minute ago. The open sucked! I am disapointed Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14271-wvtm-set-makeover/#findComment-125194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoadStar 364 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Was able to see their evening open last night on their live stream just a minute ago. The open sucked! I am disapointed Isn't it pretty much the same open as on virtually every other Hearst station? (" news starts RIGHT NOW.") Even the talent rejoins are pretty much the same across the board. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14271-wvtm-set-makeover/#findComment-125198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnews 344 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 It is. It was a talent open with the person who does V/O for KITV. They used Early Evening 2012 cut, and then they had the 4 not signature from a Legacy 2013 Strive cut. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14271-wvtm-set-makeover/#findComment-125201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 738 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Just as I expected....the only thing different on the set is the duratranses. Hearst took the cheap way out......for now. They just closed on the station in late December. You have to give them more time to make improvements. The rebranding is a good start and much needed. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14271-wvtm-set-makeover/#findComment-125212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2415 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 They just closed on the station in late December. You have to give them more time to make improvements. The rebranding is a good start and much needed. I agree. Give it till this upcoming late December and WVTM will be what a Hearst station will look and feel like. Time is needed to make the improvements. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14271-wvtm-set-makeover/#findComment-125338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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