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[DDG Client Quotes]

 

[“It’s the best-looking set we’ve ever had here at WOAI.  Dan is easy to work with, he LISTENS to what you want, and he allows the station to have creative input in the process.  It’s not always easy to make everybody happy in a project of this magnitude, but Dan always seems to get it done.” Mark Pipitone, News Director,  WOAI-TV ] 

 

[“The folks at DDG exceeded our expectations on execution and details. Set projects are large undertakings so you need someone who understands the business and appreciates the impact it has. Our 24/7 Weather Center is the perfect blend of form and function. The folks at DDG hit it out of the park on the very first design concept, and we were very impressed with DDG’s creative work, organization and attention to detail.”   Byron Grandy, News Director,   KMGH-TV] 

 

["In our eyes, DDG’s designs were the best we’d seen.  After working with DDG I was impressed with their thoroughness and their knowledge of scenic design and installation.  The install team was incredible to work with, and they put in long hours while keeping positive, upbeat attitudes".  Mike Snuffer, News Director, WSIL-TV] 

 

["We selected Devlin Design Group based on three factors.  Dan Devlin impressed us with his knowledge of the design business and his willingness to work with us in a way to insure we get the best possible on-air look.  We also liked his initial design better than any others submitted to us.  His reputation in the business sealed the deal.  I often heard, “Dan’s the best, if you can get on his dance card.”  Mark Kiesling, Promotion Manager WSIL-TV]

 

[Hal Capron, General Manager of KOKI-TV is thrilled about the station’s new set design, and the fact that DDG completed the project in under 2 months.  Like most stations, “KOKI wanted a unique, attractive, dramatic and memorable look and feel, that’s usable and holds viewer’s attention for a long period of time.  DDG delivered on EVERYTHING,” Capron boldly states.  “Our new set is spectacular – there’s no other set design firm on the planet that would have done a better job!”  And the staff…I cannot say enough about DDG’s staff. They’re terrific, competent, and wonderful people to work with.”  Furthermore, Capron mentioned he’s received a significant amount of positive responses from viewers as well as clients who tour the studio. “They are all blown away,” Capron states.]

 

["DDG has done a terrific job of creating the perfect duopoly set of the future.  With multiple backgrounds and a rotating anchor desk we can achieve significantly different looks for both WBZ-TV4 and UPN38.  In an important duopoly market like Boston, it was a perfect fit."  Peter Brown, News Director, WBZ-TV.]

 

[When WBBM-TV, CBS 2 decided to build an innovative news environment to help demonstrate its high-quality news services and connect to its viewers, the station called on Devlin Design Group to make it happen. "CBS 2’s goal was to design a set that would further enhance our product and reflect the importance of breaking news,” said Walt DeHaven, Vice President and General Manager, CBS 2 in Chicago.  “We chose Devlin Design Group because they are one of the premiere set builders in the country.  And, the new set that we have in place proves that they were up to the task.”]

 

[Jerry Trently, News Director, WHP-TV also remarked about DDG’s commitment to WHP-TV throughout the entire project. "The staff at Devlin Design Group were flexible and thoroughly professional during the design and construction of our set. They were in constant contact with us and able to quickly make adjustments. We added a presentation desk to our weather center in the late stages of development and DDG was able to incorporate it easily and efficiently."]

 

[“Our new set goes beyond my greatest expectations.” Says John Tracy, News Director of KTUU-TV, “Dan and his team gave us a big market look on a small market budget. The audience response has been fantastic. Viewers say the new set makes Anchorage feel more cosmopolitan and makes our news team look even more professional. The coloring, lighting and texture make our anchors look better.”]

 

["Our vision was to incorporate some of the behind-the-scenes newsgathering processes into our on-air presentation of the news-to bring viewers closer to our stories,” said Craig Hume, News Director, CBS 2 Chicago.  “Devlin turned that vision into reality, creating a state-of-the-art set that showcases our anchors and reporters along with our commitment to bring viewers the latest, most complete news coverage. The set (and DDG) rocks!”]

 

["We wanted a design that could bring a fresh, bright, energetic 'newsroom feel' to our news set.  We also wanted a set that effectively showcased our on-air talent.  A progressive set that complements our marketing message 'WBZ 4 News, WBZ Means News.'  It can also present our talent in a refreshing, updated environment that says "hey, we're on top of things.  We mean NEWS!"  We took a look at DDG's work, I called around and got the "word" from other stations that have worked with DDG, and decided that they were right for the job."   WBZ's Art Director Jim Priest.]

 

["Not only does our new set from DDG look fantastic but more importantly, the reaction from our viewers has been very positive. The common theme from viewers has been "you've made Green Bay look like a major market and we love it". Our viewers deserve, and should demand a high quality local television product.  The new set design by DDG along with excellent talent and strong content delivers that demand to News Channel 5 viewers in Northeast Wisconsin. Television is a high-tech business and this set allows us to "showcase" our weather technology and graphics.  Above all, DDG offered something that no one else does: a truly modern 21st century big market look" Perry Kidder, General Manager, WFRV-TV.]

 

[“We chose DDG because they came highly recommended from previous clients and other professionals in the television industry,” says Steve Bruggeman, V.P. & General Manager of KSVI.  “DDG was the name that always came up when talking about virtual sets.  We wanted a set that would have a different look from our competition in Billings.  We also wanted a professional and "large market" look that would appear to the viewer as if we had an enormous building and set and spent tons of money on it.”]

 

["We expanded our technology, equipment and people to handle our commitment. That required a rethinking of our set, an expansion of the weather set and while we were at it, a refreshment that maintained our perception by viewers in the market that we have an appropriately contemporary look and feel. It just made sense to have DDG evolve what was already a distinct and pleasing DDG set." Jacques Natz, News Director, WTHR-TV.]

 

["Our station was looking for versatility and multiple backgrounds in a limited amount of space, and DDG was able to deliver our needs and so much more.  Often the "Top Story" in the Green Bay market is our severe Weather or Sports (Green Bay Packers).  DDG listened to our concerns and were able to give us a set that would showcase the importance of WX and Sports in our Newscasts."  Lee Hitter, News Director, WFRV-TV.]

 

["Dan, Your set allows us to present news in a variety of compelling settings and I believe that aided our effort to win the  prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Newscast. Thank you and all your crew for your efforts!" John Dearing, Assitant News Director, WFRV-TV] 

 

["I am extremely pleased with the DDG set.  We came in with a very aggressive timeline, and a big project that needed to move quickly. DDG worked quickly to meet our deadline and get the job done. In fact, in the startup we just completed, the set was the one thing that wasn't down to the wire or a concern.  The set is flexible, unique and very pleasing to the eye.  We had concerns about the fact there's another DDG set in the market, and those were addressed as a totally different concept was developed for us.  It has given us a unique look and an edge no other station in the market has."  Sean McLaughlin, News Director, KOKI-TV.]

 

["Our original DDG set has worked well for us," says Janet Birkhead, Design Director of WTHR, "And it just made sense to have Devlin Design Group return to WTHR to make some changes and keep us current.  DDG's staff was already familiar with the design style, the lighting, the painting techniques and the construction of our original set.  This made the remodeling process easier to achieve, so that we evolved our set instead of starting over completely from scratch.  Our DDG set continues to be a success for us both visually and functionally.  Indianapolis viewers are commenting that our set makes a cutting-edge presentation in the local market."]

 

["We needed something that said "Now", not 1989," says Michael George, News Director of KVBC-TV.  "We were extremely pleased with the work that DDG has done for us in the past.  We knew that DDG's unique designs, along with the expertise and the knowledge would set us apart from the rest of the market!  What made this project a success was having a solid foundation to work with in the existing DDG design.  The ability to completely change the aesthetic feel of the set and still maintain the set's solid production values for a nominal cost further enhances the value of acquiring a DDG design.  Our set shelf life is two to three times that of our competition."]

 

[João Salvado, News Director of SIC-TV, knew that he could count on DDG to accomplish the job.  "Besides being the most cutting-edge set design company in the world, DDG understands the art of combining real sets with virtual sets.  They blend high technology with classic designs flawlessly.  "We think that the real set and virtual set combination will be the standard in the future," says Salvado, "In our case, due to the small size of our studio, the hard set will be strongly enhanced by the virtual segment.  DDG is truly the only qualified design firm in the world to execute the hybrid design."]

 

["Going with Devlin Design Group just made sense with who we are," said  Brink Chimpman KSL's News Director. "KSL has always consistently used the most innovative tools and technology to provide the best coverage to Utah viewers.  And that's what we're getting with DDG -- a design firm that really knows how to combine wonderful design with sophisticated technology."]

 

["DDG's sets are spectacular and make wonderful use of technology," said Ken Chamberlain, President of CNS.  "But they're also warm and comfortable to the eye.  Competing in a very sophisticated and competitive market that CNS finds itself in, calls for an on-air look that rivals, or bests, the top television stations and news networks in the country.  I feel Devlin Design Group, and the experience they've gained from building the best sets in the country, will help guarantee CNS an on-air look second to none."]

 

["We believe Devlin Design Group and WRAL-TV will be the perfect partners as we create our newsroom of the future," said John Harris, WRAL’s News Director. "Devlin is known for leading-edge designs, so we know we can count on having a unique look. Devlin Design Group will help us bridge the past and the future – maintaining the familiarity we've built in the market over time, while keeping our image fresh and exciting."] 

 

["With a newsroom being built for our CBS affiliate, and a new news set needed for our upcoming Fox 10pm newscast, I knew we could count on DDG to handle the enormity, diversity and complexity of the projects," said Tom Allen, Vice President & General Manager of WRAL-TV.  When we decided to build a new state of the art HDTV facility, DDG was the only firm we considered.  They not only had the answers, they knew what questions to ask."]

 

["DDG does the job right – each and every time," said Allbritton Communications President Robert Allbritton. "They show a versatility and creativity that's customized for each of our markets. We're excited to see how they're going to transform Tulsa."]

 

[Bob Howell, WNCF-TV's News Director, states that "Of the potential designers, DDG's creative and technological expertise played a significant role in our success. From concept through completion, DDG told us what we needed to know and not what we wanted to hear. When the facility integration was at its completion stage, we had concerns with lighting and chroma keying. DDG not only had all the right answers...they also provided us with the right hardware solutions."]

 

["You can choose anyone for virtual technology," says Phil Cox, VP & General Manager of WNCF-TV.  "But with DDG, you get advanced technology knowledge combined with cutting-edge set designs and experience which are key factors when building a facility from the ground up."]