Year in review: Election broadcast design

By NewscastStudio • December 28, 2016

Elections

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No matter which candidate you did (or didn’t) support, this year’s election coverage was a roller coaster ride of insults, sound bites, tweets and, ultimately, a stunning upset.

Here’s NewscastStudio’s roundup of election broadcast design news.

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A look at notable Election Night logos from around the globe

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NBC expands 4th floor studio for election coverage

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Election Night: An international broadcaster retrospective

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NBC uses augmented reality for sponsor

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How local TV news covered election night

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Title cards from election night 2016

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Chuck Todd looks back at NBC’s election theme music

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Elections, Featured