Axiom81 67 Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 30 minutes ago, GodfreyGR said: Then the question is what do the ratings look like? If WMTV is #1 (And I'm pretty sure it's between them and WISC?) then "If it broken, don't fix it" might apply. That said, WISC did blow up their graphics and branding a few years back... I believe they run really close to each other. WISC I believe wins by a hair. WISC finally did get a new set 2 or so years ago and it was very much needed. Their graphics package I think was a small step back , but back to WMTV...I'll have to watch to see how they do their opens since NBC15 is embedded in their website, intros etc. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17000-the-ever-evolving-gray-graphics-situationthread/page/43/#findComment-292118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSV cheesehead 99 Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 How old is WMTV's current package? (photos attached for reference) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17000-the-ever-evolving-gray-graphics-situationthread/page/43/#findComment-292120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
appleachian 131 Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Some of these are going to have a hell of a transition. Like KOSA. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17000-the-ever-evolving-gray-graphics-situationthread/page/43/#findComment-292122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axiom81 67 Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, HSV cheesehead said: How old is WMTV's current package? (photos attached for reference) They had a small graphics refresh in 2016 when they moved into their new studio. But i know the music for their intros, teases, etc are even older than this. Logo wise, they have had the same since the early 2000's. Edited December 11, 2023 by Axiom81 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17000-the-ever-evolving-gray-graphics-situationthread/page/43/#findComment-292125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodfreyGR 650 Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 22 minutes ago, Axiom81 said: They had a small graphics refresh in 2016 when they moved into their new studio. But i know the music for their intros, teases, etc are even older than this. Logo wise, they have had the same since the early 2000's. So... Old enough to know better, young enough to still get carded at the bar. 5 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17000-the-ever-evolving-gray-graphics-situationthread/page/43/#findComment-292127 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathannah 2401 Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 8 minutes ago, GodfreyGR said: So... Old enough to know better, young enough to still get carded at the bar. Pretty much even after a move to a new building and with WSAW, WEAU and WBAY all getting refreshes, they've still kept pretty much the same package for over a decade. It feels like going back in time when a sister station shows video/packages from them. And their logo imaging has been glued completely to NBC's since the trapezoid N era in 1976, nearly 50 years, so I don't understand the loyalty to keeping the appendage coming off the circle-15; just get rid of it or get a new logo. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17000-the-ever-evolving-gray-graphics-situationthread/page/43/#findComment-292128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSV cheesehead 99 Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 (edited) WAFF made the switch at noon today! The website has yet to be updated. Edited December 11, 2023 by HSV cheesehead added more information 6 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17000-the-ever-evolving-gray-graphics-situationthread/page/43/#findComment-292132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
susquvalleywgal 517 Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Much, much better WAFF. -- Matt 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17000-the-ever-evolving-gray-graphics-situationthread/page/43/#findComment-292139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
compubit 673 Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 I have been off my game visiting Huntsville for work: Missed this one today Missed WAAY’s most recent graphics change (while visiting) Missed WZDX’s TEGNA-fication by a day Missed WHNT’s Nexstar-ization by a week. all of which were without my capture equipment… 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17000-the-ever-evolving-gray-graphics-situationthread/page/43/#findComment-292148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveKendall 30 Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 (edited) KYTV ("KY3") in Springfield, Mo. has not prominently featured the peacock since it introduced its current logo when it went HD years ago. However, in 2016 or '17, the station started using the peacock in its bug during newscasts. I just noticed tonight that the peacock is no longer part of the bug. I don't watch regularly, so I'm not sure when the change occurred. Incidentally, KY3 is still using the graphics that were commissioned by Schurz in 2015, right before the station was sold to Gray. Edited December 12, 2023 by SteveKendall Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17000-the-ever-evolving-gray-graphics-situationthread/page/43/#findComment-292149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1512 Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 1 hour ago, SteveKendall said: KYTV ("KY3") in Springfield, Mo. has not prominently featured the peacock since it introduced its current logo when it went HD years ago. However, in 2016 or '17, the station started using the peacock in its bug during newscasts. I just noticed tonight that the peacock is no longer part of the bug. I don't watch regularly, so I'm not sure when the change occurred. Incidentally, KY3 is still using the graphics that were commissioned by Schurz in 2015, right before the station was sold to Gray. If that is the case, KYTV is certainly overdue for a change and GrayOne is coming at the right time. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17000-the-ever-evolving-gray-graphics-situationthread/page/43/#findComment-292152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodfreyGR 650 Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Just checked KBJR- post “Northern News Now” inception, the “N” rotated with the peacock or cbs eye, depending which channel was airing the show. Network logos have been replaced with an impressive, yet unnecessary, animated Gray TV logo, the “N”/Tree logo remains with festive Christmas lights added for the season, and a QR code I’d assume gets you to download their app. They’re still using their Quincy graphics. As for the gray logo… does any regular viewer (read: none of us) know or care what Gray is? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17000-the-ever-evolving-gray-graphics-situationthread/page/43/#findComment-292153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSV cheesehead 99 Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 14 hours ago, compubit said: I have been off my game visiting Huntsville for work: Missed this one today Missed WAAY’s most recent graphics change (while visiting) Missed WZDX’s TEGNA-fication by a day Missed WHNT’s Nexstar-ization by a week. all of which were without my capture equipment… My semester at UAH ended on Friday, and drove to Atlanta for the holidays on Sunday, and then they made the switch on Monday! I feel your pain. I had been anticipating this switch since mid-October, so had been checking regularly when not in town. Once again, I feel your pain. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17000-the-ever-evolving-gray-graphics-situationthread/page/43/#findComment-292160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankees4life 558 Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 On 12/11/2023 at 3:23 PM, HSV cheesehead said: WAFF made the switch at noon today! The website has yet to be updated. They finally picked one theme. Should've gone with The Rock new cuts but ok Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17000-the-ever-evolving-gray-graphics-situationthread/page/43/#findComment-292165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSV cheesehead 99 Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Yankees4life said: They finally picked one theme. Should've gone with The Rock new cuts but ok Not so fast, only the noon newscast uses that open, these are the opens for a few of the others. Edited December 12, 2023 by HSV cheesehead added more information Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17000-the-ever-evolving-gray-graphics-situationthread/page/43/#findComment-292167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoopInTheHouse 68 Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 “Brought to you by Jack’s”? That should be used for only FORECASTS. Whether or not they screwed up sponsorship, it’s a good improvement for the station, even since they were using that sometimes-low-budget Gray graphics sliding thing that looks like your news budget is $2,500. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17000-the-ever-evolving-gray-graphics-situationthread/page/43/#findComment-292170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttvn2000 320 Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 3 hours ago, CoopInTheHouse said: “Brought to you by Jack’s”? That should be used for only FORECASTS. Whether or not they screwed up sponsorship, it’s a good improvement for the station, even since they were using that sometimes-low-budget Gray graphics sliding thing that looks like your news budget is $2,500. A bit ironic that the story at :44 is about a robbery at…Jacks. 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17000-the-ever-evolving-gray-graphics-situationthread/page/43/#findComment-292175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3931 Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 On 12/11/2023 at 1:13 PM, GodfreyGR said: So... Old enough to know better, young enough to still get carded at the bar. Or even....when MTV was still somewhat relevant? 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17000-the-ever-evolving-gray-graphics-situationthread/page/43/#findComment-292176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankees4life 558 Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 6 hours ago, HSV cheesehead said: Not so fast, only the noon newscast uses that open, these are the opens for a few of the others. Oh...come on, WAFF. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17000-the-ever-evolving-gray-graphics-situationthread/page/43/#findComment-292179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathannah 2401 Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 2 hours ago, ttvn2000 said: A bit ironic that the story at :44 is about a robbery at…Jacks. That reminds me of something on WBAY a couple years ago where there was an ad for a home medical provider showing their building and ten seconds later coming out of that break... 'Breaking news from Allouez, where a car has driven into a building'...and they cut to that same home medical building, now with a car halfway through its front window (thankfully nobody hurt there). Gotta love it when the sponsor somehow gets 'lucky' with another mention without the ad department getting involved. 8 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17000-the-ever-evolving-gray-graphics-situationthread/page/43/#findComment-292180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoopInTheHouse 68 Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 (edited) Breaking news! Binghamton’s WBNG has officially launched GrayONE. And this one was way needed. A small market like that really deserves recognition. You can watch the official confirming video on (what else?) Studio 31 Media Archive on YouTube. Edited December 13, 2023 by CoopInTheHouse Wrong YouTube channel.. 2 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17000-the-ever-evolving-gray-graphics-situationthread/page/43/#findComment-292194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
susquvalleywgal 517 Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 4 hours ago, CoopInTheHouse said: Breaking news! Binghamton’s WBNG has officially launched GrayONE. And this one was way needed. A small market like that really deserves recognition. You can watch the official confirming video on (what else?) Studio 31 Media Archive on YouTube. Much needed upgrade from that other graphics package. A major upgrade. Well done! -- Matt Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17000-the-ever-evolving-gray-graphics-situationthread/page/43/#findComment-292202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganNewsGraphicsJunkie 909 Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 14 hours ago, CoopInTheHouse said: Breaking news! Binghamton’s WBNG has officially launched GrayONE. And this one was way needed. A small market like that really deserves recognition. You can watch the official confirming video on (what else?) Studio 31 Media Archive on YouTube. This looks nice for an ex-Quincy station. I do notice they need to do some changes with the weather branding in-studio.. They switched to the First Alert Weather moniker, but still have Storm Track 12 in-studio... I'm sure that will change in due time. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17000-the-ever-evolving-gray-graphics-situationthread/page/43/#findComment-292214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodfreyGR 650 Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 On 12/9/2023 at 1:52 AM, Wisco TV Watcher said: they are now branding themselves as "WMTV" and "15 News," instead of "NBC15." Website has been changed from NBC15.com to wmtv15news.com. Defiantly rolls off the tongue! In other news, the de-peackockization appears to be complete at Gray after clicking around a bit this morning 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17000-the-ever-evolving-gray-graphics-situationthread/page/43/#findComment-292223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSV cheesehead 99 Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 ABC afilliates? Have any stations that are primarily* ABC affiliates made the switch the Grayone yet? *(KGNS has an ABC affiliation on a sub channel, but is primarily NBC so I am not counting it) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17000-the-ever-evolving-gray-graphics-situationthread/page/43/#findComment-292228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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