MidnightJunkie 55 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 New Graphics to come for WJBF in Augusta, GA. (Monday???) Which looks like it will be the KOIN/WJHL package. All of the weekend newscasts are being done on the desk the faces the newsroom, which has received brand new wall graphics. Possibly a new set on the way, but I wouldn't put my money on it. I would assume that if they were receiving a brand new set they would broadcast from studio #2, the former WAGT studio. I'm going to assume there will be new duras, at the very least. Vimeo video of the new graphics package Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17442-wjbf-finally/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRyan 560 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Well this has been a long time coming. That wallpaper has subtle elements that look like the KOIN/WJHL graphics. Could they be getting that package? It will be interesting to see what they get. As for the set, it's possible a new set is on the way. Although I wouldn't be surprised if they are simply replacing the duratrans to be more consistent with the new gfx they get--at least for the interim. EDIT: And now I see they are getting the KOIN/WJHL graphics. Very nice. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17442-wjbf-finally/#findComment-236862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightJunkie 55 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 Yep, It's definitely the KOIN/WJHL package. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17442-wjbf-finally/#findComment-236863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1715 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Ugh. They need to get rid of the Media General era golden crescent. It's so antiquated and has never looked good. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17442-wjbf-finally/#findComment-236864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country News 435 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 This is probably the best execution of the package so far, even next to KOIN. Also, do I hear the 360 signature in the music used on the vimeo video? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17442-wjbf-finally/#findComment-236865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlnewsfan03 78 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 9 hours ago, ABC 7 Denver said: Ugh. They need to get rid of the Media General era golden crescent. It's so antiquated and has never looked good. I'd certainly agree. I believe the MG-era crescent logo has got to go too... And should've been gone quite some time ago. Not sure whether Nexstar would bring back WJBF's Spartan-era 6 logo or a variation, or keep the current 6 logo but lose the crescent. 10 hours ago, MidnightJunkie said: New Graphics to come for WJBF in Augusta, GA. (Monday???) Which looks like it will be the KOIN/WJHL package. All of the weekend newscasts are being done on the desk the faces the newsroom, which has received brand new wall graphics. Possibly a new set on the way, but I wouldn't put my money on it. I would assume that if they were receiving a brand new set they would broadcast from studio #2, the former WAGT studio. I'm going to assume there will be new duras, at the very least. Vimeo video of the new graphics package MG-era graphics package from a decade ago was looking quite dated. Hopefully those graphics are gone. I'd also agree on WJBF needing a new set. And I too could see newscasts originating from the old WAGT NBC 26 set for a few weeks for main studio to get completely redone, and WJBF likely getting a new set design similar to that other Nexstar stations. We'll see. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17442-wjbf-finally/#findComment-236869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightJunkie 55 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 WX graphics have already been changed. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17442-wjbf-finally/#findComment-236871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1513 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 I agree, a new logo is desperately needed there. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17442-wjbf-finally/#findComment-236872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRyan 560 Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 19 hours ago, Big Country News said: This is probably the best execution of the package so far, even next to KOIN. Also, do I hear the 360 signature in the music used on the vimeo video? It certainly does sound like the 360 music signature to me. I really like the music used in that montage. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17442-wjbf-finally/#findComment-236899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3951 Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 The "6" and the crescent are long overdue for a change. But seeing as how this station was the lone holdover of the old Media General package (and JDK music dumped only a few years earlier), it's progress, nonetheless.... I'm surprised how many of the old MG-era logos are still being used. They live on in Myrtle Beach, Tampa, Charleston, Greenville, NC (to an extent), and in places like Panama City and Wichita, where the former's logo not only survived it's sale by Media General to Hoak, but also to Nexstar, and the reunion with it's sisters under the MG-Nexstar merger! Same with KWCH, which lives on through Gray who merged with prior owner Schurz. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17442-wjbf-finally/#findComment-236913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRyan 560 Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 To a point, the crescent has some sentimental value by virtue of how long it's been in use at this point. But that crescent logo needs an update. Kind of wish WJBF would go with something closer to what WNCN or WSPA uses. Or maybe a modern font like what KOLR10 currently uses. Is there any chance the logo we see in the gfx montage is just a placeholder? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17442-wjbf-finally/#findComment-236915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1513 Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 2 hours ago, tyrannical bastard said: The "6" and the crescent are long overdue for a change. But seeing as how this station was the lone holdover of the old Media General package (and JDK music dumped only a few years earlier), it's progress, nonetheless.... I'm surprised how many of the old MG-era logos are still being used. They live on in Myrtle Beach, Tampa, Charleston, Greenville, NC (to an extent), and in places like Panama City and Wichita, where the former's logo not only survived it's sale by Media General to Hoak, but also to Nexstar, and the reunion with it's sisters under the MG-Nexstar merger! Same with KWCH, which lives on through Gray who merged with prior owner Schurz. KWCH needs a new logo more than just about any other station. It's completely out of place there. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17442-wjbf-finally/#findComment-236917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlnewsfan03 78 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 2 hours ago, tyrannical bastard said: The "6" and the crescent are long overdue for a change. But seeing as how this station was the lone holdover of the old Media General package (and JDK music dumped only a few years earlier), it's progress, nonetheless.... I'm surprised how many of the old MG-era logos are still being used. They live on in Myrtle Beach, Tampa, Charleston, Greenville, NC (to an extent), and in places like Panama City and Wichita, where the former's logo not only survived it's sale by Media General to Hoak, but also to Nexstar, and the reunion with it's sisters under the MG-Nexstar merger! Same with KWCH, which lives on through Gray who merged with prior owner Schurz. Don't forget about Chattanooga when MG previously owned WDEF. Morris dumped the crescent from their 12 logo about a decade after MG sold it. And I'd agree with WMBB's 13 logo needing makeover, and Gray's KWCH needing makeover as well. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17442-wjbf-finally/#findComment-236920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmaxhanson 650 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 23 hours ago, tyrannical bastard said: The "6" and the crescent are long overdue for a change. But seeing as how this station was the lone holdover of the old Media General package (and JDK music dumped only a few years earlier), it's progress, nonetheless.... I'm surprised how many of the old MG-era logos are still being used. They live on in Myrtle Beach, Tampa, Charleston, Greenville, NC (to an extent), and in places like Panama City and Wichita, where the former's logo not only survived it's sale by Media General to Hoak, but also to Nexstar, and the reunion with it's sisters under the MG-Nexstar merger! Same with KWCH, which lives on through Gray who merged with prior owner Schurz. You forgot to mention Columbus, GA and the biggie, Tampa! They both still have their Media General logos (thought they long dropped their cresents) even though they've upgraded their graphics since they went to Nexstar. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17442-wjbf-finally/#findComment-236924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3951 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Columbus, GA sort of lives on, but more like WSAV's logo, which itself has lived on sans-crescent. Chattanooga went back to the future in a way, with WDEF's logo resembling the one it had pre-crescent. There are worse 6s out there....I don't particularly care for the one that WATE has in Knoxville... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17442-wjbf-finally/#findComment-236931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRyan 560 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 14 minutes ago, tyrannical bastard said: Columbus, GA sort of lives on, but more like WSAV's logo, which itself has lived on sans-crescent. Chattanooga went back to the future in a way, with WDEF's logo resembling the one it had pre-crescent. There are worse 6s out there....I don't particularly care for the one that WATE has in Knoxville... I think the current WATE logo is a bit better today than when the futuristic '6' logo first debuted in 2011--A little less glossy and more refined on the logo's outline. But I agree...it's not the best logo out there. I still prefer the oval logo they had until about 2009 or so. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17442-wjbf-finally/#findComment-236934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3951 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Nexstar has been willing to tweak some of their logos, especially those of the former Media General variety. Probably the most notable examples are WJTV/WHLT, KLFY and WRIC, who completely revamped their logos to something unlike they've ever had before. They also blew up WNCN "CBS North Carolina" and took a cue from WSPA (another radical departure...but under MG) for their current logo. Now if WJBF is still the 800 ton gorilla in the CSRA, if it ain't broke.... ...or don't send "Freddy" packing! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17442-wjbf-finally/#findComment-236953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJClementeFan69 477 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, tyrannical bastard said: Nexstar has been willing to tweak some of their logos, especially those of the former Media General variety. Probably the most notable examples are WJTV/WHLT, KLFY and WRIC, who completely revamped their logos to something unlike they've ever had before. They also blew up WNCN "CBS North Carolina" and took a cue from WSPA (another radical departure...but under MG) for their current logo. Now if WJBF is still the 800 ton gorilla in the CSRA, if it ain't broke.... ...or don't send "Freddy" packing! I'm a little salty about the KLFY and WRIC logo changes. They went from something unique to something completely bland. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17442-wjbf-finally/#findComment-236955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRyan 560 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 The WRIC logo is especially bland, in my opinion. It's almost like some current news logos out there were created in 30 seconds by typing out the logo...instead of truly designing one. I miss the days news logos were more creative. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17442-wjbf-finally/#findComment-236956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3951 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 ABC wouldn't allow it, but I've always liked the mid-90s logo that WSYX had. Then there's the venerable WPVI one.... And lest we forget.... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17442-wjbf-finally/#findComment-236957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1715 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 6 hours ago, hmaxhanson said: You forgot to mention Columbus, GA and the biggie, Tampa! They both still have their Media General logos even though they've upgraded their graphics since they went to Nexstar. WFLA is sans-crescent too. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17442-wjbf-finally/#findComment-236958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRyan 560 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Just noticed this. SouthernMedia's News Music Archive is claiming that WJBF is using the 360 music package. Good observation @Big Country News on the graphics montage music. Apparently they have (or are switching) to the 360 music package. However, I would be curious to know on what basis SM'sNMA is making their claim of the switch to 360. http://www.southernmedia-nmsa.com/#1,1,WJBF Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17442-wjbf-finally/#findComment-236959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
evwalker0901 39 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17442-wjbf-finally/#findComment-236962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRyan 560 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 25 minutes ago, evwalker0901 said: That's cool. So they are already using the new gfx package and 360. And it appears they are back in the studio with new duratrans. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17442-wjbf-finally/#findComment-236964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3951 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 And now WJBF is the last of the former legacy Media General stations to keep their old-style FX set. This particular one dates back to when Television Park was moved to its current location from downtown Augusta. Other than this one, Hearst finally replaced the MG-era set at WVTM earlier this year. And it looks like WLTZ in Columbus, GA purchased a used one when they started their own news operation a few years back. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17442-wjbf-finally/#findComment-236973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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