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ITN reveals updated branding

Posted on 30th November 2022 by The Clean Feed Team
Last updated on 28th December 2022 Filed under News

ITN has unveiled a new logo, which it says signals “its evolution from legacy British news organisation to a global player in news, factual, sports, education and branded content.”

Founded in 1955 to supply news to the newly launched ITV network, ITN has significantly expanded its operations over the years.

As well as being the news provider for Channel 4 and Channel 5, ITN also produces documentaries and factual series for major UK and international broadcasters, as well as streaming platforms.

ITN Archive features more than a million video clips of iconic news footage spanning almost 70 years.

The new brand positioning, narrative and visual identity was produced in collaboration with Rudd Studio and Undivided.

The new animated ITN logo replaces the iconic static version which has been in use since 1970, with some minor tweaks along the way.

ITN says the new animated logo “responds to its environment, reinforcing ITN’s reputation for innovation; its ability to reflect changing audience needs and its more varied portfolio.”

VIDEO: example of the ITN logo in animated form, as shared online. COPYRIGHT: ITN.

“Our challenge was to pay homage to our powerful legacy as a trusted, impartial news provider, at the same time as rearticulating who we are and what we stand for today.

“We homed in on how we are a purpose-driven organisation with a mission to bring ‘truth to life’ and put people at the heart of everything we do.

“This resonates across all parts of ITN and creates a distinctive and future-facing business proposition with a clear ethos.”

Rachel Corp, ITN CEO

“ITN made its name by telling true stories with more emotional intelligence and impact. It’s something that’s even more important today than it was back in the 50s and it’s clear from working with ITN’s people that the mission to ‘bring the truth to life’ still drives them.

“As a positioning, it shows how seriously they take their role as a truth-teller, and it sets them apart as a brand that can create magnetic, factual content for all kinds of audiences – from Channel 4 current affairs viewers to true crime lovers on Amazon Prime.”

Stefan Terry, strategy director, Undivided

“We knew we needed to reflect the responsive, emotional intelligence that makes ITN special but, at the same time, we didn’t want to walk away from decades of rock-solid news heritage. 

“We decided to build the new logo around the original, simple ITN letterforms to signal a continued dedication to accuracy and impartiality. But this time we set free the rigid, angular line around the letters so that it can move and respond to stimulus like a living cell. 

“It’s a way of showing how ITN constantly evolves and connects with different audiences without undermining its commitment to the truth.”

Matthew Rudd, creative director, Rudd Studio

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PICTURED: ITN logo. COPYRIGHT: ITN.

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Dates for the Diary

21st January 2023: BBC Look North (Hull) moves to temporary studio to allow for studio upgrade.

24th January: the first stage of the BBC’s transition to HD-only broadcasting on satellite begins.

- BBC One South HD launches.
- BBC One Northern Ireland and BBC Two Northern Ireland go HD-only.
- BBC One Nightlight will appear on channel 101 on older, SD-only satellite receivers in South England and Northern Ireland. This is an SD-only version of BBC One, with no local programming.
- BBC News SD, CBBC SD and BBC Three SD will migrate to 12422H..

February 2023: new set for BBC Midlands Today goes live.

13th February 2023: Sky Kids launches.

Q1 2023: BBC Chameleon branding introduced on air for BBC Weather, CBBC and CBeebies.

April 2023: BBC News Channel and BBC World News merge.

November/December 2023: World Radiocommunications Conference (WRC-23).

Q1 2024: SD versions of BBC channels close on satellite.

2024: BBC Four and CBBC go online-only.

2024: BBC Radio 4 Extra goes online-only.

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