Vegas CBS to get new set
Nexstar’s CBS affiliate in Las Vegas is slated to get a new set. KLAS-TV’s current set was originally installed in the spring of 2008, but has undergone some upgrades and tweaks over the years....
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Chicago station debuts snazzy radar on severe weather-less day
WLS-TV, the ABC O&O in Chicago, has spent weeks hyping up its new “Super 7 Max” radar — but its big debut was a bit of a dud thanks to Mother Nature. The station powered up the new radar during its...
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NBC Bay Area to get new set: Sources
KNTV-TV, the NBC O&O in San Francisco, is prepping to replace its set, sources tell NewscastStudio. The station has a relatively recent set that has elements from other NBCUniversal owned station...
View ArticleWaco station to get new set
KWTX-TV, the Gray Television owned CBS affiliate in Waco, Texas, is slated to get a new home. The station has used its existing set for over 10 years and construction will take place over the next few...
View ArticleMadison station planning new set
WKOW-TV, the Quincy Newspapers owned ABC affiliate in Madison, Wisc., will debut a new set in April. The station has a relatively modern looking set with backlit panels and a large flat screen between...
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NYC CBS prepping new logo
WCBS-TV, the New York City CBS O&O is readying a new logo, according to Facebook post showing off the new livery for its live trucks. Reporter Janelle Burrell posted two photos on Facebook showing...
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Nashville station updates set with 18 panel video wall
After being on a temporary set for a few days, Nashville’s WSMV-TV unveiled a revamped look for its main news studio. The station has swamped out its duratrans background behind the anchor desk for 18,...
View ArticleBrightcove adds additional CMS support
Video cloud service provider Brightcove has announced that it has further expanded its video ecosystem with enhanced video cloud integrations to content management systems relied upon by media...
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NBC San Diego debuts new studio from Jack Morton PDG
After moving across town to a new facility, NBC San Diego took the wraps off its new studio on Sunday night during the 11 p.m. newscast. Designed by Joe Lamberta at Jack Morton PDG and fabricated by...
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Vegas CBS debuts bold new look to match city’s vibe
Las Vegas’ KLAS-TV debuted a new look at noon today with a bold new set and new graphics that match the vibrancy and vibe of Sin City. The new set for 8 News Now, from Park Place Studio, is a...
View ArticleThe Weather Company expands Max Ecosystem for weather and traffic
The Weather Company, an IBM brand, will launch a new presentation tool and rollout updates to its augmented reality and analytics solutions during the NAB Show. “Our expanded product offerings for the...
View Article‘Miami bitches’ text makes it on air
Using Apple’s Facetime for a live shot during severe weather coverage can be a great idea — as long as you don’t get a text reading “Miami bitches” while your phone screen is being broadcast to...
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Orlando station goes flat with new graphics package
Orlando’s WFTV-TV has unveiled a new flat-style graphics package and new music. The station, which received a set overhaul in August, debuted the changes this week. The new graphics, designed by...
View ArticleWisconsin station returns with another Set of the Year promo
Wisconsin station WSAW-TV, up against “Good Morning America” in the final round of our Set of the Year fan vote, has rolled out another politically-themed promo to get out the vote. This spot features...
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Illinois station unveils new set
Rockford, Ill., NBC affiliate WREX-TV has a debuted a new home for its newscasts. The new set, from FX Design Group, features vertically-mounted video panels behind the anchor desk, along with backlit...
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L.A. O&O prepping new set
KCBS-TV, the CBS O&O in Los Angeles has been originating from the set of its sister station, KCAL-TV, and the national CBS desk in its newsroom this week as the station preps a new set design. L.A....
View ArticleThe realities of augmented reality for local broadcasters
Augmented and virtual reality for local television stations has been a topic of conversation amongst news directors and creative service directors for the past few years, as technology continues to...
View ArticleOakland station rebrands sister station
Oakland’s Fox affiliate KTVU-TV is rebranding its sister channel, KICU-TV. The latter station has been known as “TV 26” until now, but will be rebranded under the name “KTVU Plus” and adopt a new logo...
View ArticleOklahoma station unveils ‘Storm Command’ vehicle
KOCO-TV, the Hearst ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City has unveiled a storm tracking vehicle. Branded as “First Alert Storm Command,” the vehicle combines KU satellite broadcast technology, a 360-degree...
View ArticleMicrosoft nudges Iowa station to update its computer — on air
You know those pesky update reminders that are always popping up on your computer? Well, one Iowa forecaster found herself getting one of those in the middle of her weather segment. Metinka Slater, a...
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