August 20, 2024

Networks feature Chicago heavily in DNC coverage opens

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As expected, the networks descended on Chicago’s United Center arena for the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

Here’s a look at how various ones kicked off their coverage Aug. 19, 2024, many of which used the iconic Chicago skyline and select landmarks.

In addition to the open, CNN also inserted its own extended reality elements over the DNC stage.

Fox and NewsNation did not appear to use any special opens.