In 1966, CBC/Radio-Canada introduced a new logo to coincide with the advent of colour TV. The rainbow butterfly and accompanying tagline “A CBC Colour Presentation” would become ingrained in the minds of TV viewers witnessing this historic shift to colour.

The original logo of the CBC, designed by École des Beaux Arts student Hortense Binette and used between 1940 and 1958, featured a map of Canada (and from 1940 to 1949, the Dominion of Newfoundland) and a thunderbolt design used to symbolize broadcasting.

Jun 13, 2024 · The CBC logo changed in 1986 to a single color, typically dark blue on white or white on dark blue. This simplified design created a consistent and recognizable brand image. Even before 1986, print ads and most television promos had used a single-color version of the logo since 1974.

The evolution of the CBC/Radio-Canada logo . CBC/Radio-Canada's logo has changed a lot from its original form, first unveiled in 1940. For many people, the mere sight of a CBC/Radio-Canada logo is enough to remind them of one of many milestones in the public broadcaster's history.

The original logo of the CBC, designed by École des Beaux Arts student Hortense Binette and used between 1936 and 1958, featured a map of Canada (and from 1936 to 1958, the Dominion of Newfoundland) and a thunderbolt design used to symbolize broadcasting.

Jan 11, 2021 · The original CBC logo was designed by École des Beaux Arts student Hortense Binette and used between 1940 to 1958. It featured a map of Canada with CBC written across, and a thunderbolt in a V shape to symbolize broadcasting.

Nov 29, 2021 · CBC logo history | Evolution of LogoCanadian Broadcasting Corporation logo historyhttps://1000logos.net/cbc-logo/

Here’s one for the Canadians, the evolution of our CBC logo. Even though the version from the 40s – 50s (1.) is dated from that period, it had some interesting use of lightning bolts and typography and is very much rooted in our culture from that period. It …

Alternative print logo with 2001 CBC/Radio-Canada wordmark version (English and French)

CBC, initially a radio broadcaster, launched in 1936. It expanded to TV in 1952, marking Canada’s broadcasting evolution. Ownership has remained public, under Canadian government oversight, ensuring cultural preservation.