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I think it probably was his ego. I wonder if he planned to integrate his 'news' teams much more closely.
New look Five News onwards
I wonder if the reasons behind moving 5 News to Lower Thames Street was more to do with feeding the former owner's ego than any real cost savings?
Clearly Viacom have invested more into the new contract with ITN, which has allowed for an excellent look presentation wise, but I still feel the editorial is going through the motions of tick box journalism to comply with Channel 5's licence.
VMPhil's video with the old music bed gave the lunchtime bulletin much needed punch to what is otherwise a lifeless bulletin.
Obviously, they've invested in some special reports for the relaunch, but I still feel it's not enough to distinguish itself from the pre 2005 era. The Sky News era has embedded itself into 5 News's psyche.
Clearly Viacom have invested more into the new contract with ITN, which has allowed for an excellent look presentation wise, but I still feel the editorial is going through the motions of tick box journalism to comply with Channel 5's licence.
VMPhil's video with the old music bed gave the lunchtime bulletin much needed punch to what is otherwise a lifeless bulletin.
Obviously, they've invested in some special reports for the relaunch, but I still feel it's not enough to distinguish itself from the pre 2005 era. The Sky News era has embedded itself into 5 News's psyche.
I think it probably was his ego. I wonder if he planned to integrate his 'news' teams much more closely.