Goodbye CBC news, we will miss you.
Captain Mansbridge in his new skin: give the veteran his old chair and desk back, and let him do good journalism again. Photo: CBC
Two days ago CBC rolled out it’s brand new news programming, the biggest change in its history. Out with simple, strong, straightforward and substantial journalism, and in with quick, breaking, gimmicky infotainment. A bastion of reliable news gathering and dissemination is gone. The new sets leave Peter Mansbridge and co. standing awkwardly wondering where their normal desks equipped with chairs have gone. Viewers feel uncomfortable watching them stand. Tickers, popping bright colour and razzle dazzle graphics make it beyond distracting. I turned it off, and so have others. Blogs and forums alike are teaming with unhappiness over the make-over.
I have been watching cbc news, well, for my entire life. Thank you CBC for treating us all like 12yr olds video gamers who can’t sit still for 2 seconds. We came to see good journalism in action but instead we find shortened news items, more conversational/less in-depth journalism. The new pizazz is fake – Canadian’s don’t tune in to see a jovial and funny Peter Mansbridge, we just want good journalism from him and his team.
My (humble) advice to the CBC:
Leave the flash to CNN and Wolf Blitzer.
Stop treating us like adolescent idiots, you’ve ignored your core audience.
Remember there is strength in simplicity.
Bring the old (trustworthy, diligent, integral) CBC back.
Jordan – agree 100%; hate to shoot someone down when they are trying something new, but I was shocked when I watched the first roll out on Monday. I have not seen one positive comment on the change, and can only guess some consultants gave some very bad advice. Worst part of all: I only have rabbit ears here in Kimberley, thus Ceeb is my only news source. Don’t think I can stomach it thought – neither new content or look.
BTW, killer work dude. A bud put me onto your site, insane creative stuff.
Hey Jordan,
I’ve been distressed about the changes too. Just wondering whose idea it was to revamp the CBC’s well regarded news style. Must ask my friend Margot – her ex is Tony Burman who was the producer of the National and possibly still is. It’s certainly not worth watching anymore.
In sympathy,
Mom
Whats wrong with the world these days? I totally agree with you. Why can’t we have honest reporting? Someone needs to step up and answer some questions..