Spring Rubber 718 Posted September 2, 2017 Posted September 2, 2017 With the start of college football season, ESPN rolled out their first major mic flag redesign since 2004 (Although they did have an ESPNHD variant in between). They have eliminated the full network name and opted for just an "E". (Are these graphics new, or has this already existed?)
ColumbusNewsFan 218 Posted September 2, 2017 Posted September 2, 2017 That is the logo for their App which they are pushing harder then ever before. Also the first time in a long time that it is 4 sided.
newsanchor26 107 Posted September 2, 2017 Posted September 2, 2017 I'm sure more than one person will think they're being interviewed by E!, the entertainment network
Journalist 894 Posted September 2, 2017 Posted September 2, 2017 I really don't like it. Using your app icon as a identifying logotype? No. Using 1/4th of a well recognizable logo against a white backdrop? No. Using a square outline graphic inside a square flag? Unacceptable. Also, automatic 10 point deduction for ditching the long-time 'red line' aesthetic in the negative space. Shame.
Georgie56 3336 Posted September 2, 2017 Posted September 2, 2017 ESPN has been pushing the hell out of the new app. The Bottomline runs a promo for it from time to time.
ns8401 965 Posted September 2, 2017 Posted September 2, 2017 ESPN is slowly becoming a joke anyways...
WCAUTVNBC10 415 Posted September 2, 2017 Posted September 2, 2017 ESPN is slowly becoming a joke anyways... Slowly? lol
Georgie56 3336 Posted September 2, 2017 Posted September 2, 2017 ESPN is slowly becoming a joke anyways... It's the same network that had to remove an announcer from a UVA football game because he had the same name as a Confederate leader.
lugnuts6 91 Posted September 2, 2017 Posted September 2, 2017 Gimme an E!-YUCK! , if they wanted to have a total refresh, why not enclose the present logo with red line,inside the oval of the original logo?
ns8401 965 Posted September 2, 2017 Posted September 2, 2017 Slowly? lol A slow spiral is more fun to watch... Their college football announcing is largely a snooze these days...
Spring Rubber 718 Posted September 2, 2017 Author Posted September 2, 2017 I can't stand SportsCenter these days. Even the late night show, which used to be all about the highlights, has been turned into a talk-fest. To get actual highlights, you have to go to each individual sports' own network. During baseball season, Quick Pitch on MLB Network is what I watch in the 1am ET slot, not SportsCenter.
RCA TK47 277 Posted September 2, 2017 Posted September 2, 2017 I really don't like it. Using your app icon as a identifying logotype? No. Using 1/4th of a well recognizable logo against a white backdrop? No. Using a square outline graphic inside a square flag? Unacceptable. Molly McGrath using said mic flag? Very acceptable. Lol
Eat News 4745 Posted September 2, 2017 Posted September 2, 2017 It's the same network that had to remove an announcer from a UVA football game because he had the same name as a Confederate leader. "MS-ESPN"?
Journalist 894 Posted September 3, 2017 Posted September 3, 2017 ESPN is slowly becoming a joke anyways... Definitely not the first time I heard that in the forum...
LivefromNewYork 37 Posted September 3, 2017 Posted September 3, 2017 Per NewscastStudio article which linked me to a Sports Business Daily article, the mic flags and similar promotions intended to run through labor day weekend, but may last longer. Sourcing included ESPN Senior VP/Production & Multimedia Integration Tina Thornton.
Spring Rubber 718 Posted September 3, 2017 Author Posted September 3, 2017 Per NewscastStudio article which linked me to a Sports Business Daily article, the mic flags and similar promotions intended to run through labor day weekend, but may last longer. Sourcing included ESPN Senior VP/Production & Multimedia Integration Tina Thornton. So there's a chance they may have ordered these mic flags to be used for one week only? Talk about bizarre if so.
24994J 5664 Posted September 3, 2017 Posted September 3, 2017 If it is a mostly temporary move, it's an interesting promotional tool, even if a pointless expense. That said, even if some (most) don't like the mic flags, I think we all could again that it makes sense to use them for NFL kickoff this next week.
ns8401 965 Posted September 3, 2017 Posted September 3, 2017 If it is a mostly temporary move, it's an interesting promotional tool, even if a pointless expense. That said, even if some (most) don't like the mic flags, I think we all could again that it makes sense to use them for NFL kickoff this next week. The were using the logo in a bumper on college football on ABC transitioning to breaks yesterday so it's everywhere and kind of ugly...
24994J 5664 Posted September 3, 2017 Posted September 3, 2017 It's their social media profile pics, too. This all reminds me of an article I read the other day that explained the ineffectiveness of the 1970's NBC trapezoid 'N' logo. To paraphrase, someone said that by making only the first letter the logo, they were ignoring two-thirds of their identity. By that token, ESPN is doing the same, and for those saying that it's too much like the E! network, both 'E's stand for entertainment.
ns8401 965 Posted September 3, 2017 Posted September 3, 2017 It's their social media profile pics, too. This all reminds me of an article I read the other day that explained the ineffectiveness of the 1970's NBC trapezoid 'N' logo. To paraphrase, someone said that by making only the first letter the logo, they were ignoring two-thirds of their identity. By that token, ESPN is doing the same, and for those saying that it's too much like the E! network, both 'E's stand for entertainment. I thought it was the Everything Sports Network? Oh... Entertainment and Sports Network... mines much better and I expect royalties from it
Spring Rubber 718 Posted September 4, 2017 Author Posted September 4, 2017 Mmmm, some great forced promotion of the app by the Sunday Night Baseball crew...
WCAUTVNBC10 415 Posted September 4, 2017 Posted September 4, 2017 Mmmm, some great forced promotion of the app by the Sunday Night Baseball crew... And a well timed plug on the BottonLine as well lol
TheRolyPoly 2641 Posted September 4, 2017 Posted September 4, 2017 Mmmm, some great forced promotion of the app by the Sunday Night Baseball crew... And a well timed photo to look at the gorgeous Jessy Mendoza. I like her on the Sunday Night Baseball telecasts. (Sorry, I know I went off-topic.)
DonDonP1 118 Posted September 4, 2017 Posted September 4, 2017 With the start of college football season, ESPN rolled out their first major mic flag redesign since 2004 (Although they did have an ESPNHD variant in between). They have eliminated the full network name and opted for just an "E". (Are these graphics new, or has this already existed?) I love it! With respect to those who were like "ESPN's new microphone flag drools," ESPN's new microphone flag rules!
WestleyWolf 123 Posted September 4, 2017 Posted September 4, 2017 its ok i mean its ESPN not E! at least..... because you know not to be confused with the "Entertainment" Channel.
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