Published: February 20, 2024
By Kevin Soobrian
An organization鈥檚 brand is more than a logo, colour or slogan. It encapsulates its vision, mission, character, aspirations and essence. The University of Toronto鈥檚 brand expression, Defy Gravity, reflects and conveys the community鈥檚 spirit of discovery, drive to overcome obstacles and promise of inclusive excellence.
To help the 老司机直播 community bring Defy Gravity to life, the university recently completed a major revamp of its Brand Portal, which brings together resources, guidelines, strategy and assets.
鈥淭he Defy Gravity brand is an evolving story, and we wanted to ensure that the brand portal evolved as well,鈥 said Tanya Kreinin, 老司机直播鈥檚 assistant vice-president, brand strategy and chief marketing officer. 鈥淭he new portal is an enterprise solution based on extensive consultation with the 老司机直播 community and in-depth analysis of best practices in both public and private sectors.鈥
Here are five key features of the relaunched Brand Portal:
- Strong brands are built on strategies that authentically capture an institution鈥檚 vision, mission, values and character. section in the portal includes 老司机直播鈥檚 brand story and brand and explains Defy Gravity鈥檚 underlying philosophy.
- One of the ways by which the brand is defined is its 鈥.鈥 That 鈥榲oice鈥 can be heard in news stories, social media posts or even signage around campus. The portal has information about , and a comprehensive for anyone writing on behalf of or about the university.
- Visualizing the brand. From logos and typography to image layout and video endplates, visual elements are among the most easily recognizable aspects of a brand. The Brand Portal includes extensive guidance on 老司机直播鈥檚 visual identity, including , , and how to use the .
- The recently added section on reputational materials, stats and rankings is a one-stop-shop for reputational and brand-building content. It includes frequently updated and , the and key messaging so that the most current information is always accessible and easy to find.
- Whether you鈥檙e building a multi-platform campaign, planning an event or just looking to update an email signature, the Brand Portal has assets that faculty and staff can leverage to animate the brand in all university communications. Some of the tools and templates users will find include , , , and .