cbs4dallas 17 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Who is next to get the Gannett graphics? Maybe a station in Texas (WFAA, KHOU, KVUE), or WVEC... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1366 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Who is next to get the Gannett graphics? Maybe a station in Texas (WFAA, KHOU, KVUE), or WVEC... It's too early to tell on the Texas stations (WFAA, KHOU, KENS, and KVUE). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 737 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 It's too early to tell on the Texas stations (WFAA, KHOU, KENS, and KVUE). I would've thought that WFAA would be the first of the bunch to get it but then again, KVUE already has the Gannett website layout. Could be anyone's guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess 1110 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I thought KVUE was using the look in promos. Texas would be interesting because that's a longtime signature theme... and Gannett has used Propulsion in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 737 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I thought KVUE was using the look in promos. Texas would be interesting because that's a longtime signature theme... and Gannett has used Propulsion in the past. Looks like KVUE is starting to use the same mapping software that the Gannett package uses. I think it's only a matter of time now. http://www.kvue.com/story/news/local/2014/07/07/police-are-investigating-a-report-of-an-attempted-child-abduction-monday/12320865/ WFAA is too: http://www.wfaa.com/sports/football/cowboys/Construction-starts-on-new-Cowboys-HQ-in-Frisco-266147441.html KHOU too (you have to catch it at the first split second): http://www.khou.com/video?id=266031941&sec=548217 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevCor 344 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Looks like KVUE is starting to use the same mapping software that the Gannett package uses. I think it's only a matter of time now. http://www.kvue.com/story/news/local/2014/07/07/police-are-investigating-a-report-of-an-attempted-child-abduction-monday/12320865/ WFAA is too: http://www.wfaa.com/sports/football/cowboys/Construction-starts-on-new-Cowboys-HQ-in-Frisco-266147441.html KHOU too (you have to catch it at the first split second): http://www.khou.com/video?id=266031941&sec=548217 WVEC has been using those maps now for about three or four weeks, ever since the KING launch. What's weird is they are alternating between both the old style maps, and the new ones. In all honesty, I'm waiting more for the website refreshes from the platform all these ex-Belo stations are currently using, sans KVUE since they are already using Presto. The current websites are too cluttered with....everything. Guess we'll wait with baited breath on who'll debut graphics by waiting for the promo either tomorrow, or who'll show up noon on Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbs2newengland 71 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 WVEC has been using those maps now for about three or four weeks, ever since the KING launch. What's weird is they are alternating between both the old style maps, and the new ones. In all honesty, I'm waiting more for the website refreshes from the platform all these ex-Belo stations are currently using, sans KVUE since they are already using Presto. The current websites are too cluttered with....everything. Guess we'll wait with baited breath on who'll debut graphics by waiting for the promo either tomorrow, or who'll show up noon on Wednesday. I've tried to load KHOU.com and it took like nearly 2 minutes to complete The code seems to be cluttered or one too many scripts running. I thought KVUE was using the look in promos. Texas would be interesting because that's a longtime signature theme... and Gannett has used Propulsion in the past. If they have to get the graphics, I would hope they'd keep Propulsion. Especially when its grandfathered like WKYC in this instance, they used it a couple years ago, even before a peep about a Belo acquisition. And they used V2! If they used it then, than I'd say let the Texas stations keep it! I can't remember when the two last used "The Spirit of Texas" branding on air, has been since the late 90s? That be awesome if they brought it back at least for a secondary branding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amtrak8 5 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Gannett was big on getting everyone aligned onto the "same" package last year. I doubt anyone will be keeping any other package.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbs2newengland 71 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Gannett was big on getting everyone aligned onto the "same" package last year. I doubt anyone will be keeping any other package.... Well I guess good themes have short shelf span and replaced by cruddier ones. That was one of my favorite themes from 615 Music, one of their best in years. Just like how the superior 360/NBC O&O package got thrown into the dumpster at WCAU this past winter replaced by you know what. At least for Houston, V2 will almost lasted 3 years, a few months longer than WCAU had the NBC O&O pkg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewsMaster 226 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Somewhat related: Gannett has completed its buy of London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevCor 344 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 So, no news on who's next for graphic launch tomorrow? Also, how long before you think they roll these out to London stations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1944 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 So, no news on who's next for graphic launch tomorrow? Also, how long before you think they roll these out to London stations? I wouldn't be surprised if there's no launch tomorrow. After all, most folks came from the long holiday weekend. As for the London properties, they'll probably take a longer time for them. Don't they have to buy the equipment first for the London properties to use the new graphics? That's why I think the Texas cluster, including the four Belos, should be the last to get the new graphics (And if the Deathstar have some sort of heart, they would provide the cluster the customized "Spirit of Texas" logo to its This Is Home package). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevCor 344 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 I wouldn't be surprised if there's no launch tomorrow. After all, most folks came from the long holiday weekend. Duly noted. Somehow, since I don't get holidays off, I forget they even exist. -shrugs- As for the London properties, they'll probably take a longer time for them. Don't they have to buy the equipment first for the London properties to use the new graphics? That's why I think the Texas cluster, including the four Belos, should be the last to get the new graphics (And if the Deathstar have some sort of heart, they would provide the cluster the customized "Spirit of Texas" logo to its This Is Home package). I don't think they'll keep their "Spirit of" themes in any part. While it would make sense for them to keep it (with the ex-London stations, they now cover 83% of the Texas market), I feel like they will push "This is Home" more to consolidate the brand. Here's my weird take on it: Soon, you'll be able to go anywhere in Texas and immediately feel like you're at home, because Station A's graphics (and soon, their website) will probably look like one of your home stations. Thus... This Is Home. -insert Gannett ID here- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike91 66 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 There is also the possibility they might not do any graphic launches this month because of sweeps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanewsguy 509 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 There is also the possibility they might not do any graphic launches this month because of sweeps. July sweeps doesn't really matter. Doubt that's a factor otherwise WHAS wouldn't have launched at all until after sweeps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2876 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 The only reason an integration didn't happen this week was because of the holiday weekend. Someone's launching these graphics next week, and I think it's WCNC IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevCor 344 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 The only reason an integration didn't happen this week was because of the holiday weekend. Someone's launching these graphics next week, and I think it's WCNC IIRC. It is WCNC according to CLTNewsWatch: I'm hearing that WCNC will debut the new website within the next two weeks. Gannett graphics will debut July 16th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amtrak8 5 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 KENS5.com has made the change to the Gannett style website this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1366 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Looks like KHOU is next on the list of getting the Gannett website look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbs2newengland 71 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Looks like KHOU is next on the list of getting the Gannett website look. The DIN and the Helvetica don't look right. Will KHOU's logo change to blend in better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanewsguy 509 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 I'm betting if anything, KENS will be among the last to switch and the website will switch before the graphics. A tease for the newscast and the newest promos coming out of KENS still use the 2012 Belo look. KENS5.com has made the change to the Gannett style website this morning. You heard it here first. In all seriousness though, this website looks so much better than what they had. Easier to navigate and will probably become the site I go to for news. But I hate they now use their acutal logo instead of this in the header: That logo actually was an improvement over their main logo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevCor 344 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Random Thought: I wonder how WVEC will do their "Storm Mode" coverage on the website when they switch over to Presto. If you go to the site today, you'll see how they currently do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterlingNorth 33 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Check WUSA's site now to see how they'll probably do it... (WUSA chosen because of the geographical proximity of DC to the Norfolk area). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1944 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Well, no telling when this station would get the new graphics. But it appears they are in the early stages, based on this tweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 802 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Former Belo Stations with the Gannett Mandate WWL 4 WHAS 11 NWCN: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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