CGTN Channel Branding

We have worked with CGTN since 2013 on the on-air branding of the five foreign language channels and developed several global image campaigns.

CGTN – China Global Television Network (formerly CCTV News) is an international, multi-language media organization launched by CCTV and incorporated in China Media Group. It is headquartered in Beijing, China.

2013

CCTV News moves to their new headquarters Rebrand of CCTV 9 Channel

2016

CCTV News becomes CGTN
On-air design refresh with a new brand logo and shiny blue & gold look

2018

New claim „See the difference“ / Image
channel promo production and re-branding of the flagship programs

2019

„Across & Everywhere“ Channel promo production approaching CGTN locations worldwide / Rebrand of the flagship programs and brand elements update

 

2021

Design of eight new show packages for CGTN´s different language channels: English, French, Russian, Spanish and Arabic.
Production of a further global image spot.

to be continued

The news identity

The 2019 update on the established CGTN design sees bigger typography and adds new features, such as a left third area for more editorial possibilities. CGTN retains its distinctive look and color combination of blue and gold.

Show logo bugs

The show names are still located in the show logo bug.
Along with the rebranding of the programs, we also designed a number of new logos.

Maps and infographics

To increase the cross-platform consistency the whole on-screen design became a comprehensive facelift. It includes bolder text charts, flattened shapes and a set of new graphical charts. The template based design works across all the 5 languages. Over 300 single elements had to be adapted in favor of the new look.

Credits

Client: CGTN, China Global Television • Agency: Flint Skallen / Stefan Mueller • Created and produced by Perfect Accident • Creative Director: Martin Kett • Creative Team 2019: Martin Pedrini, Constanze Müller, Andrea Bednarz, Iris Pfennig