{"id":10,"date":"2025-11-24T18:10:35","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T18:10:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/academic-affairs-marketing\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2026-02-03T16:35:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T16:35:22","slug":"brand-implementation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/academic-affairs-marketing\/services-overview\/brand-implementation","title":{"rendered":"Brand implementation\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Brand implementation<\/h1>\n<h2>Bring your college brand to life\u2014consistently and confidently<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every college within Academic Affairs has a distinct story to tell, grounded in the university\u2019s shared values. Academic Affairs Marketing (AAM) helps units apply their individual college brand identity within NAU\u2019s overall brand framework\u2014ensuring consistency, credibility, and connection across every message and channel. From brand voice and messaging to visuals and tone, we provide guidance that helps each college express its unique strengths while staying aligned with NAU\u2019s institutional pillars and promise.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tools and consultation for brand alignment<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our team collaborates with colleges and departments to interpret and apply their specific brand guidelines across communication materials, campaigns, and digital platforms. We help ensure every outward-facing piece\u2014written, visual, or strategic\u2014reflects both your college\u2019s personality and NAU\u2019s collective identity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Areas of focus:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">College brand integration<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Apply your college\u2019s brand promise, pillars, and voice across campaigns, digital content, and internal communications.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Voice and tone alignment<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Strengthen consistency by aligning copy with both NAU\u2019s brand voice and your college\u2019s personality traits (e.g., Franke\u2019s \u201cBold and Direct\u201d or \u201cInclusive and Future-Forward\u201d).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brand consultation<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Provide reviews, training, and one-on-one guidance for staff applying brand standards in web, print, and digital materials.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Build recognition through clarity and consistency<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A cohesive brand builds trust and connection with students, partners, and the community. AAM helps you apply your college brand intentionally \u2014 combining clear messaging, authentic storytelling, and consistent visuals to reflect who you are and what you stand for. By aligning your efforts with both your college identity and NAU\u2019s brand pillars, you strengthen the collective impact of Academic Affairs across the university.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- shortcode-button -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-button shortcode-button--center\">\n      <a class=\"main-button\" href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/academic-affairs-marketing\/support-request\/\">Connect with a Brand Strategist<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-right-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n    <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\">\n<!-- shortcode-contact -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-contact\">\n    <div class=\"contact-header\">\n        <h3>Contact Academic Affairs Marketing<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"contact-body\">\n                <a href=\"mailto:aamarketing@nau.edu\" aria-label=\"Contact Academic Affairs Marketing: Email Address\" title=\"Email Address\">\n            <div class=\"contact-icon-container\">\n                <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Email:<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contact-email\">aamarketing&#8203;@nau.edu<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brand implementation Bring your college brand to life\u2014consistently and confidently Every college within Academic Affairs has a distinct story to tell, grounded in the university\u2019s shared values. Academic Affairs Marketing (AAM) helps units apply their individual college brand identity within NAU\u2019s overall brand framework\u2014ensuring consistency, credibility, and connection across every message and channel. 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