I've always professed a fondness for the logotype of WBFO, even if the University at Buffalo station only broadcasts NPR news for a few hours on the day. I remember seeing it on bumper stickers in the car parking lots-- i swear they were only to be found on older european junkers, like a mustard-yellow Volvo 240 diesel, or a white 1979 BMW 320. Anyway, their web site spiffed-up the old logotype with some very lovely color. Kudos.
SO-- maybe i'm on to something here... NPR stations are non-commercial, yet their audience demographic is highliy-educated, and wealthier than the AM-talk set. Therefore it might make sense to have a more sophisticated image. Here's the logotypes for other cities my fellow suckahs reside in:
Does my theory hold? Well, WAMC is a huge station, yet their logo resembles an AM talk station. WNYC is funky. i like it, but for seperate aethetic reasons. Remminds me of the subway. But the others are in the league with WBFO and WBUR. What do you think?
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wrote on Apr 25, 2002 1:55 AM
well, i think wbfo is the best - it reminds me of pbs … sesame street, circa 1985.
wrote on Apr 25, 2002 1:54 PM
i also like the wbfo logo. i think it looks cool. but i am slightly partial to WAMU, because that is not only the programmed into the #1 spot on my car radio, but it is also my school. we have great programming. (except on weekend afternoons, when it is all bluegrass.
wrote on Apr 25, 2002 2:52 PM
yea, i have to agree that WBFO is the nicest. Remember those black bumper stickers with the yellow logo?
the new logotype is a stylish update. those colors are soooooo neo-retro, it hurts.