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Aww. I really liked that set. I thought it was one of the best in the group. I'm surprised they're getting rid of it already. Well, it has been 6 years since it debuted!

I don't know if you guys saw this or not.

I don't think they will go group wide. A lot of Hearst stations have been shortening their opens recently. WXII recently switched to a cold-style open with the same music as KMBC. A cold open is technically a short V/O and then right to news. Correct? And, it seems like Strive is being updated a lot. A hear new cuts almost constantly. Do stations or Hearst commission the updates?

I know! It's part of the 2013 update.

I don't think the music is hubbed at WESH. All stations would have access to that. And most Hearst stations have picked up the Strive updates because they sound so good, and it seems like the package is updated almost constantly. They've got to have over 30 discs by now. I don't think Hearst ever "mandated" how the stations use the graphics. I think they must have just released new templates and/or stations have decided to get more creative. Very few Hearst stations still use the original 2012 open look.

No, no, no! NOT AGAIN! There are too many consolidations in TV news right now!! Just a rumor right?

Does anybody know who composed the Sunday Today with Willie Geist theme? I really, really like it. And does anybody have a link to the TODAY Show Creative Services page? They've been running some really good promos lately and I would like to watch them online.

It seems Strive keeps getting updated. I am constantly hearing new tunes. Do stations or Hearst commission the updates?

Congratulations to Mika and Joe! I've always kind of wanted to watch Morning Joe. It seems lIke a good show, but it has too much politics. I only have 10 minutes to sit down and watch TV in the morning. So, I don't have time for political discussions. I watch HLN.

I hope not. I would much rather watch Savannah than Hoda. NBC does NOT need another Ann Curry scandal. By the way, Megyn Kelly starts appearing on NBC programs next month. I wonder if she'll fill in for Savannah for at all...remember the rumors that she was going to take her job?

I don't think CBS will get rid of the 3 shot at the beginning. The point of the videos were just to roughly slap on the graphics to see how they'd look on TV, not showcase the team.

Could a graphics change be on the way to CBS This Morning? Some videos uploaded to Vimeo recently suggest it... [MEDIA=vimeo]199180688[/MEDIA] [MEDIA=vimeo]199364736[/MEDIA] [MEDIA=vimeo]201303237[/MEDIA] [MEDIA=vimeo]202444189[/MEDIA] [MEDIA=vimeo]207383897[/MEDIA] These are many more videos like the ones above. Take a gander if you wish. Personally, I do not like these at all. I hope they aren't approved.

Too boring. I lasted about 25 seconds.

I've tried that. I don't want to make an account just to hear music. The 1/24 episode will be unlocked tomorrow, I believe since 1/23 was unlocked today. I'll watch then. EDIT: Here is a clip from this morning's broadcast. The music can be heard in the beginning. Awesome as always!

Can someone post a video? There is a percussion-heavy cut GMA has used for some time now, usually during Breaking News and Weather. But, recently, they have used it to open the show.

Can someone identify the music used in this promo? WCVB uses it a lot for winter weather promotions. [MEDIA=vimeo]198717461[/MEDIA]

I didn't know Natalie was filling in!

Why not February? That's sweeps month. Although, I do believe Today's White house show this year was in January.

How would you change the opens?

Well, it has been 4 years since the current Hearst Graphics package and Strive debuted. I have been starting to wonder, or if anyone knows this, is there a new graphics package on the way? They keep updating it, and I feel it wouldn't hurt to just debut a whole new one with the diagrid design, of course. As for music, they could keep Strive or they could do a Strive v2 to move away from the current package because it is continuously updated and has 29 discs! What do you guys think?

What change did you notice after Savannah's first maternity leave? All I remember is her hair looking a bit different.

How are they getting better? I don't watch often.

What the heck was KXTV THINKING? Are they trying to ruin their ratings even more?

Wow! So creative, fresh, and unique. That was beautiful. 10 out of 10. Wow.

I don't see the point of the 3 anchor format. Michael is not a broadcast journalist. He is a former football player who just happens to be good hosting talk shows and game shows. This morning, Robin barely said a word for 10 minutes during the 7am A Block. She had a few lines during the open, but, that was about it. If they wanted a 3rd anchor, I don't understand why they didn't promote Amy. She is 200x times better. GMA better be careful. One slip-up and it could be back to #2. Today is catching up after the Ann Curry saga of 2012.