MSNBC was founded in 1996 by Tom Rogers. The prototype logo consisted of the NBC peacock above the text with a combination of the 1995 MSN logo (with the red "n" appearing in a slightly larger point size) and the 1986 NBC wordmark. This logo was used only in promotions for the network's launch.
1996–2009
Designer:
Unknown
Typography:
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Launched:
July 15, 1996
1996–2000
2000–2006
In 2000, the "N" bridging both sections of the "MSNBC" name representing its original corporate co-parents was changed from red to black.
2006–2009
The logo was changed to horizontal form in 2006, making the logo closer in resemblance to that of sister channel CNBC.
2009–2015
Designer:
Unknown
Typography:
Gotham Bold
Launched:
June 27, 2009
This logo, with the letters in lowercase form, first appeared on MSNBC.com in April 2007, and was launched on screen on June 27, 2009, as the station started broadcasting in high-definition.
2015–2021
Designer:
Unknown
Typography:
Gotham Bold
Launched:
August 18, 2015
The letters returned to uppercase form on August 18, 2015, retaining the same typeface as the previous logo.
2021–present
On March 29, 2021, MSNBC unveiled an updated logo, adopting a nameplate typeface similar to that of the logo used since 2018 on its digital platforms.
Co-developed and co-owned by Mojang Studios and Xbox Game Studios Third-party editions (international only) developed by 4J Studios Chinese version developed by NetNase Games
Notes: 1 Developed by 4J Studios. 2 Developed by Mojang Studios. 3 Developed by Oracle. 4 Developed by SkyBox Labs. 5 Developed by Telltale Games. 6 Developed by Xbox Game Studios. 7 Developed by NetEase Games. 8 Collaboration with Gamepedia. 9YouTube-affiliated. 10 Collaboration with Lego.
Notes: 1 Became independent | 2 Were moved to work on other Microsoft Software departments | 3 consolidated | 4 Sold to Take-Two Interactive, then shut down
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