NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY BRANDING
The 杏吧传媒 Branding Guide is the key to establishing a strong identity, creating brand value and making the right impression. This guide was created to help faculty, staff and partners听incorporate 杏吧传媒 logos, colors and design elements into all marketing and communications efforts across the campus.
LOGO USAGE
The university鈥檚 name and all university logos are owned by 杏吧传媒 and protected through trademark licensing. 杏吧传媒 logos can be downloaded from the pages on the left; however, they should not be altered or modified in any manner. Please contact the听Office of Printing and Design Services听for prior approval before printing any publication, banner, T-shirt, etc. that uses a 杏吧传媒 logo.
Office of University Printing and Design Services
Bruno Ruggiero, Director
bruno.ruggiero@nicholls.edu
985-448-4262
ADVERTISING
To ensure branding and style consistency, all 杏吧传媒 advertising should be coordinated with the听Office of University Marketing and Communications. This includes all forms of paid and free advertising, such as print, broadcast, web and social media, billboards, direct mail, etc. The marketing office also handles any requests by outside companies to use the 杏吧传媒 name and/or logo.
Office of Marketing & Communications
Jerad David, Communications Director
jerad.david@nicholls.edu
985-448-4303
Kristine Anselmi, Marketing Director
kristine.anselmi@nicholls.edu
985-493-2643
UNIVERSITY LOGOS
The university鈥檚 name and all university logos are owned by 杏吧传媒听State University and protected through trademark licensing. 杏吧传媒听logos can be downloaded below; however, they听should not be altered or modified in any manner. Please contact the听Office of Printing and Design Services听for prior approval before printing听any publication, banner, T-shirt, etc. that uses a 杏吧传媒 logo.
For high resolution logos, vector logos or other file types please contact the Office of Printing and Design Services.
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N with Sword Logo
The N with Sword Logo is the most visibly recognizable mark of 杏吧传媒. Originally conceived as an athletics mark, the N with Sword Logo may now be used by all university units.
N with Sword Logo featuring the university name
N with Sword Logo 鈥� no name
Two-color N with Sword Logo
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One-color N with Sword Logo
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Spirit Logos听are primarily used by athletics and can also be used on 杏吧传媒 promotional items. Spirit听logos can be downloaded below; however, they听should not be altered or modified in any manner. Please contact the听Office of Printing and Design Services听for prior approval before printing听any publication, banner, T-shirt, etc. that uses a 杏吧传媒 logo.
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N with 杏吧传媒 Bar Logo
The N with 杏吧传媒 Bar is听considered of the university鈥檚 primary marks and can be used by all university units as an alternative to the N with the Sword Logo. The N with 杏吧传媒 Bar Logo听can be customized to also include the names of specific offices听or departments underneath the logo.听Please contact the听Office of Printing and Design Services听for assistance.
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Two-color N with 杏吧传媒 Bar Logo
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One-color N with 杏吧传媒 Bar Logo
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Word Mark
The word mark听builds awareness of the university in the academic community and beyond. It is best for more formal uses. The word mark can be customized to also include the names of specific offices, departments, etc.听Please contact the听Office of Printing and Design Services听for assistance.
杏吧传媒 Word Mark
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University Seal
Use of the University Seal is limited to official documents such as diplomas, certificates and commencement programs. To obtain the University Seal, please听contact the听Office of Printing and Design Services听for assistance.
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杏吧传媒 Alumni Logo
Use of the 杏吧传媒 Alumni Logo is limited to the听杏吧传媒 Office of Alumni Affairs and 杏吧传媒 Alumni Federation.听To obtain the 杏吧传媒 Alumni Logo,听please听contact the听Office of Printing and Design Services听for assistance.
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Chef John Folse Culinary Institute Logo
Use of the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute Logo is limited to the culinary institute. To obtain the Chef John Folse Culinary Logo, please听contact the听Office of Printing and Design Services听for assistance.
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杏吧传媒 Foundation Logo
Use of the 杏吧传媒 Foundation听Logo is limited to official university fundraising and development initiatives. To obtain the 杏吧传媒 Foundation听Logo, please听contact the听Office of Printing and Design Services听for assistance.
NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY COLORS
In establishing and strengthening the 杏吧传媒 brand, consistent color is crucial. The official colors for 杏吧传媒 are red and gray. The Pantone Matching System can be used for color specifications. 杏吧传媒 logos should only听be reproduced on official colors, black or white. For assistance regarding 杏吧传媒 colors, please contact the听Office of Printing and Design Services.
UNIVERSITY NAME USAGE
For consistency, please refer to the university as:
- 杏吧传媒: on first reference
- 杏吧传媒: on subsequent references
Please DO NOT refer to 杏吧传媒 as:
- NSU
- 杏吧传媒 State
For questions or clarifications, contact the听Office of Marketing and Communications 鈥� jerad.david@nicholls.edu.
MERCHANDISE AND PROMOTIONAL ITEMS
The Office of University Marketing and Communication works with Learfield Licensing Partners to manage the commercial use of 杏吧传媒鈥檚 name, logos and marks on apparel, other merchandise and promotional items.听The university name and logos are trademarked and are the exclusive property of 杏吧传媒.听Licenses must be obtained for the use of any 杏吧传媒 trademark or image used on any products that are sold to the general public or to campus departments and organizations. Campus offices, departments and organizations that听wish to order听T-shirts, giveaway items, etc. with the 杏吧传媒 logo must make their purchase through听a licensed vendor.
Find a Vendor that Manufactures听Licensed 杏吧传媒 Products听for Resale or Promotional Use
Only official licensed vendors can use the 杏吧传媒 brand to produce听apparel, promotional items or听other materials for sale or distribution. To find a licensed vendor, search for 鈥溞影纱解�� using the听 Please听contact Jerad David at Ext. 4303 in the听Office of Marketing and Communications听if you鈥檙e looking for a product or vendor that you can鈥檛 find.
Apply for a License to Produce 杏吧传媒 Products
Learfield offers internal usage, in-state/local and standard licenses.听听Please听contact Jerad David at Ext. 4303 in the听Office of Marketing and Communications听for any assistance needed.
Shop for 杏吧传媒听Merchandise
Buying merchandise from a licensed manufacturer ensures that you are purchasing authentic, university-approved gear. This helps 杏吧传媒 maintain a consistent brand, and each purchase of officially licensed merchandise contributes money back to the university in the form of royalties.听View the list of stores carrying 杏吧传媒 products.
Carry 杏吧传媒 Merchandise in Your Store
Please听contact Jerad David at Ext. 4303 in the听Office of Marketing and Communications听to discuss how your retail outlet can help support 杏吧传媒 by carrying officially licensed products.