Channel 4 To Be Brought Under One Brand

Channel 4 has announced that from next year it will bring all its channels and services under one 'Channel 4' brand to help audiences better navigate the abundance of choice in the digital world and find their favourite Channel 4 shows wherever and whenever they choose to watch content.

'All 4' will change to 'Channel 4' as Channel 4 becomes the first UK broadcaster to adopt one brand identity across its digital and linear channels as audiences increasingly no longer distinguish between digital and linear content. Channel 4's entire portfolio of channels will also align with the 'Channel 4' brand.

The brand transformation follows Channel 4's commitment to prioritise digital growth, place viewers at the heart of its decision-making and renew its relationship with young audiences as part of its Future4 strategy launched two years ago.

For 40 years Channel 4 has cultivated a strong brand identity which is synonymous with bold, purpose-led programming. Viewers know when they see the iconic 'Channel 4' logo that it is a destination for different shows which represent the rich diversity of the UK, challenge the status quo and will entertain them with its unique irreverence and mischief!

Zaid Al-Qassab, Chief Marketing Officer at Channel 4, said: "As Channel 4 turns 40, we’re responding to the challenge of an increasingly crowded content market by using our most powerful asset, the Channel 4 brand. The creation of a singular brand vision will better serve our viewers and help futureproof the channel to make sure we’re able to continue to take creative risks for the next 40 years.

"We want to become the viewers' North Star in the digital world. A valued curator to help them navigate to a destination full of entertaining and thoughtful content they know they can trust."

New idents have been commissioned as part of the brand transformation. Working in collaboration with a number of British artists and filmmakers, Channel 4’s award-winning 4creative will seek to represent the UK, its culture and mentality to present an unexpected and daring portrait of Britain retold.

The brand transformation will begin from spring 2023.

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