Canal 13 (Chile)

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1961–1970	1969–1970	1970–1973	1973–1999	1999–2000	2000–2002
2002–2005	2005–2010	2010	2010–2018	2018–present

Canal 13 (commonly shortened as el 13) is a Chilean free-to-air television channel, the second oldest of the country, first broadcasting in channel 2 until 1961, when it moved to the channel 13. It was created and fully owned by Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC) until 2010, when Grupo Luksic (through Inversiones TV Medios Ltda.) acquired 67% of the property, and then in 2017 bought the remaining from UC.

Canal 2 de la Corporación de Televisión de la Universidad Católica de Chile

1959–1961

During its first years (when the channel was in experimental broadcasting under the channel 2), the channel didn't have a proper logo. It was just referred as Canal 2 instead, and adopted a logo two years later when it moved to the channel 13.

However, for a very long time, the Spanish Wikipedia page of Canal 13 showed a logo that was supposedly used during this era and consisted of the next logo but in B&W and with the "13" numeral replaced with the "2". However, that file has since been removed as no real confirmation ever exists of Canal 13 using that logo during this period.

Canal 13 de la Corporación de Televisión de la Universidad Católica de Chile

1961–1970

The first official logo of the station consisted of a large-shaped 13 with "TV" under the number, each one inside blue rectangles (the color was present in ads and stationery, since it broadcasted in black and white at the time). Since then, the name Canal 13 became a common nickname for the channel.

Black and white version

1969–1970

Its second logo introduced in mid-1969, consisted of the black number "13" above the outlined letters "tv", in which the white letters are joined. It didn't last long this logo, although the previous one was still in use.

Universidad Católica de Chile Televisión

1970–1973

Designer:  Unknown

Typography:  Helvetica Handel Gothic

Also known as:  La Tetera (The Teapot)

For 29 years, the logo had a thin curve with a T that reaches the V, and the center of number 13 (for 7 frequencies) in a typeface similar to Handel Gothic, it was introduced for the first time in March 1970. Ten months later, the phase "UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE CHILE" was ommited, leaving a simplified logo. People commonly give this logo the nickname La Tetera because of the shape that this one takes.

1973–1999

Designer:  Unknown

Typography:  Handel Gothic

Also known as:  La Tetera (The Teapot)

In 1973, the 13 is replaced officially by the letters UC, in reference to Universidad Católica de Chile. This is because other channels which weren't channel 13 such as in Channel 5 from Concepción and San Fernando began broadcasting, and each of the frequencies from Chilean cities put its own number instead of "UC" by its respective channel. When Color TV arrived to Chile in 1978, a variation was added where the logo was filled with test pattern-like color bars. This logo was used until 1999 with the following variations.

Black and white logo (1973–1978)

Version filled with a color test pattern (1978–1979)

Blue background and white logo

Canal 13

1999–2000

Designer:  McCann-Erickson (with support of Árbol Color and Jorge Armstrong)

Typography:  Unknown

Leaded by the new management of Rodrigo Jordán, a new logo was launched in June 18, 1999, and the commercial name of the network was change to Canal 13, replacing the almost 40 years-old logo and name.

Interesting enough, the logo takes some elements from the previous logo, more noticeable on the number "13" inside the circle, who is slightly based on the former brand's shape.

This logo, as well the advertising campaign, were mainly made by the Chilean office of McCann-Erickson.

Alternate logo without wordmark

2000–2002

On June 1, 2000, the number and the text "UC" switched places, amid of internal controversies between former executive team lead by Rodrigo Jordán, and the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile's staff, about the progressive detach of the institution started by the 1999 rebrand. This decision was took by Jaime Bellolio, then-new CEO of the corporation.

Although the channel was still referred as Canal 13, administration problems mentioned beforehand leaded to the usage of different names for different instances:

• Canal 13 was used commonly as a short way to refer the network, as well used for advertising. Other short-names includes UC-TV and TV-UC, both related to the former name used previously.
• Corporación de Televisión de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Canal 13: the full name of the network, used mainly on formal contexts, and on TV shows' intro and outros. Used between 2000 and 2002.
• Canal 13 de la Universidad Católica de Chile: a slightly abridged version of the full name, introduced in 2002.
• Universidad Católica de Chile Televisión, Canal 13: a mixture between the old name and the newest introduced officially on 1999.

On October 2002, a tweaked version was introduced, however, this logo was continued in use for other purposes, relegated to be a secondary logo until 2005.

Alternate logo without wordmark

2002–2005

A revised design of the previous logo on October 20, 2002, with thicker lines which was introduced, and the sphere as the word "CANAL" matched the color of the rest of the symbol; commonly nicknamed as El Logo Virtual due to the graphics it used. Moreover, the name Canal 13 was put back in use for every purpose. However, the previous logo was still used in tandem with this one.

Alternate logo with wordmark

2005–2010

Designer:  Steinbranding

Typography:  Gill Sans MT

On June 11, 2005 and within Teletrece the logo is changed to an orange one. Made by Argentine studio Steinbranding, its composed of the initials of the Catholic University (UC), and inside the C, 13 is incorporated, both in Gill Sans MT typefaces and above it, a white arch. From this logo onward, orange was installed as the official corporate color of the network. This logo was used until January 10, 2010.

2010

Designer:  Dittborn y Unzueta

Typography:  Custom ("13") ITC Avant Garde ("UC")

On January 10, 2010, the corporate change of the channel and its associated media was made, consisting of a circle cut by a rounded and thick arch, where the number 13 in Custom typography is highlighted, while below Acronym UC in Avant Garde Bold typography in smaller letters. This logo was designed by Chilean agency Dittborn & Unzueta, and it was used until October 31, 2010.

2010–2018

Designer:  Dittborn y Unzueta

Typography:  Custom

After the purchase of 67% of the shares of the channel to Andrónico Luksic (Today 100%), the acronym UC was scrapped in November 1, 2010.

2018–present

Designer:  Feels

Typography:  Custom

In use since March 23, 2018. This is the new logo and the first ever after the UC's era. The main elements of the previous logo (the 13, now in a different type, and the arc) now are orange, and the circle was removed. This logo was designed by Chilean agency Feels. New graphics and slogan arrived in March 2020, alongside the expansion of the channel.

See also

• 13C
• Rec TV
• 13i
• Canal 13 HD
• Canal 13.2

External links

• 13.cl