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MTV rebrands & admits that there's no music (February 2010)

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IS
Inspector Sands
MTV drop the 'Music Television' bit of their logo... and crop the M a bit too

http://www.creativereview.co.uk/cr-blog/2010/february/mtv-refreshes-logo
Last edited by Inspector Sands on 10 February 2010 7:20pm
LL
Larry the Loafer
Whilst it's the right thing to do, it's painful to look at. It just looks untidy - getting rid of the tagline would've been enough, but instead, im waiting for the rest of the M image to load only to see that there's no more to appear. What's wrong with just getting rid of the tagline? It looks fine on MTV UK's site:

http://www.mtv.co.uk/sites/all/themes/mtvuk/images/mtv_logo.jpg

The UK channels haven't adopted it yet, though. Nobody can make out "Music Television" on the DOG anyway - it's even a challenge in HD.
Last edited by Larry the Loafer on 10 February 2010 11:59pm - 2 times in total
BR
Brekkie
What annoys me (as a Freeview folk) is when 4 Music and Viva (and previously before the respective rebrands) actually do show music videos, they both seem to basically be showing the same programme. Fair enough say this weekend where I'm sure they'll be plenty of Valentines themed countdowns, but even during the rest of the year you can guarantee if one channel is doing a themed countdown, the other is probably doing something similar too.
LL
Larry the Loafer
Looks like that legendary Nickelodeon logo is also making a departure...

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/digitaltv/news/a202650/nickelodeon-uk-to-launch-channel-rebrand.html.html

http://www.majorminorsf.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/nickelodeon__full.png
DB
dbl
Nick US changed to that logo mid last year, here's video of their rebrand:

Ident:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua9TXXtVF7Q

Relaunch promo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_flv2hk8g0

Programme return/Next bumpers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w84jCS-Gj-8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej72nwm-fYA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEWRBwfVE9w

ECP:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1XaBQa6aXg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4pyJiAZY2g
Last edited by dbl on 11 February 2010 4:44pm - 2 times in total
IS
Inspector Sands
In the Media Websites forum a while back I posted links to http://fredalan.org/ which is the site of the two people who designed the original MTV and Nick logos and branding, amongst many others.
TR
trivialmatters
The Nickelodeon rebrand is simply revolutionary. It's inspired me to create unique, diverse new ideas for some of Britain's leading brands.

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The existing TESCO logo was too authoritarian, and the red colour has connotations of debt, which no doubt deterred shoppers from the store. The new logo is much more accessible, and replaces the dated slogan with a more timeless 'the supermarket', which reinforces our brand's position as a supermarket. It also minimises confusion between TESCO supermarkets and other businesses named TESCO; it works everywhere, and plays well with others.

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The striking thing about the old BBC logo is the three boxes, which are symbolic of building a wall between the broadcaster and the viewer. The new BBC logo retains a link with the network's heritage through incorporating the letters B and C, while giving it a more contemporary feel.

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The Boots logo was distinctly forgettable, and in over 160 years of trading has failed to stick in the minds of consumers. The new logo is a simple, bold and timeless typographical execution which is sure to capture the hearts and imaginations of the British public.

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The old apple shaped logo, being totally graphic based, lead most of the public to forget that our company was called 'Apple', in fact in our redesign survey we found 57% of the public thought the logo was for our rival, 'Silver Apricot Inc.' so our new look is fresh, contemporary and addresses the needs of our audiences in a more relevant way.
AQ
Aquasetia
The Nickelodeon rebrand is simply revolutionary. It's inspired me to create unique, diverse new ideas for some of Britain's leading brands.


Don't give them ideas! Your post shows how easy all this marketing bull can be parodied. Very Happy
DB
dbl
Laughing
IS
Inspector Sands
The Nickelodeon rebrand is simply revolutionary. It's inspired me to create unique, diverse new ideas for some of Britain's leading brands.

Although your point falls down on the fact that the original Nickelodeon logo was just the word in a unique typeface as is the new one. It came with a set of rules as to how to use it, but then so will the new one.

Not being 'revolutionary' isn't a bad thing... once MTV, Nick and their peers revolutionised branding it's difficult to do it again
LL
Larry the Loafer
The Nickelodeon rebrand is simply revolutionary. It's inspired me to create unique, diverse new ideas for some of Britain's leading brands.

Although your point falls down on the fact that the original Nickelodeon logo was just the word in a unique typeface as is the new one. It came with a set of rules as to how to use it, but then so will the new one.

Not being 'revolutionary' isn't a bad thing... once MTV, Nick and their peers revolutionised branding it's difficult to do it again


A valid point, but UK viewers who first received the channel had that logo - a brand that I grew up with myself. And when it's been in use for over 15 years, it's tricky to see it replaced. I know they often refer to the 'splat' as 'new logo' but the Nick typeface appeared in all sorts of forms, especially the DOGs.
:-(
A former member
Nick has gone right down over the years, and MTV its no longer what is once was sad day in indeed

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