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KOMU-TV launches HD with revised graphics

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

After years of planning and preparing, KOMU-TV in Columbia, Missouri has launched in HD.

For the HD launch, KOMU-TV decided to revise their current graphics package with some small updates to allow an easy transition for viewers and employees.

KOMU-TV is one of a handful of stations operated by colleges and one of the only college run stations to be backed by a major network. KOMU-TV is also the third smallest DMA station to launch in HD.

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Tags: columbia missouri, dma 137, Graphics, HD, KOMU, missouri, university of missouri
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KOMU-TV to go HD

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

KOMU-TV 8, the University of Missouri owned NBC affiliate in Columbia, Missouri, is scheduled to launch in HD Friday in time for the 2008 Olympics.

KOMU-TV is located in DMA 137, making it one of the lower DMA stations to launch in HD. The change will bring about new graphics and major changes to their weather coverage.

“It’s an exciting time at KOMU 8,” said KOMU 8 General Manager Marty Siddall. “Moving to high definition has been a major endeavor that has been years in the making, all to bring our viewers the clearest, sharpest and most precise images”

A source at the station commented that a new set is in the works for 2009 along with a possible new graphics package to match.

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Tags: Graphics, HD, KOMU
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