Our Brand

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Our Brand

Discover the core attributes that define our brand, along with approved key messages that capture the essence of the University of Oregon. These elements serve as the building blocks for our messaging, providing a consistent and powerful voice for our institution, and amplifying our brand.

Brand AttributesCommon Messaging

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Key Audiences

We have many key audiences we want to reach. This section will help you understand the diverse audiences that engage with the University of Oregon, from prospective students and their families to alumni, donors, and community partners. Tailoring your communications to resonate with these key groups is essential to our success.

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Earned Media

Explore our earned media strategies and amplify stories through media coverage. Earned media is centrally coordinated at the University of Oregon and departments are required to work directly with our team on all media requests or plans.

Earned Media

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Editorial Style Guide

The University Communications team maintains a robust editorial style guide. This guide is a comprehensive resource that ensures our written content aligns with our brand voice and maintains consistency across all channels.

Editorial Style Guide

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Content Strategy

Any good communication task starts with content strategy. Find direction and resources to help you plan. Once you have a plan, you can dive into the applying the brand section to complete your strategy.

Content Strategy

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Brand Updates

Stay up to date with the latest developments in our brand journey through our brand blog. Here, we share key updates, success stories, tools, resources, and insights into how our brand is evolving to meet the needs of our ever-changing world.

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