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And the Research Says: NSU Rolls Out New Brand

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Making Waves Article

And the Research Says . . . The big reveal takes place in 8 days!

After months of surveying NSU constituents including alumni, faculty, staff, administrator and community partners, Communications and Marketing and its partner Fuseideas developed the University's new brand positioning statement and key messages. One of the University’s strategic goals is to raise awareness of the profound impact the University has on our students, our community and the world around us. To accomplish this, we need to communicate consistently about the key aspects of Norfolk State that distinguish us. The more our key audiences see and hear clear, authentic and consistent messages about the University, the more they will appreciate our mission, purpose and accomplishments.

As you continue to talk to students, parents, prospective students, business partners and sister institutions, this guide will help speakers and writers focus on the key NSU messages we want to reinforce.

Don’t worry. We won’t make you memorize the key messages or brand positioning statement although we expect you walk the walk and talk the talk. A brand identity system, including guidelines for logo usage, NSU colors, key messages, brand positioning, etc., will be included on the NSU website as a resource for all of you campus communicators.

OVERALL POSITIONING – NSU’s MISSION AND PURPOSE:

Norfolk State University has a history of providing life-changing opportunities for students without regard to race, socio-economic status, gender or age.

BRAND MISSION STATEMENT

Generations of students and alumni credit their success to the opportunities they began to see for themselves at Norfolk State and the faculty who recognized their potential and challenged and supported them. Generations of students and alumni credit their success to the opportunities they began to see for themselves at Norfolk State and the faculty who recognized their potential and challenged and supported them.

THEME LINE – A CONCISE WAY TO COMMUNICATE OUR KEY MESSAGE

We See the Future in You. (Tagline)

What this means: Alumni and students frequently identify their Norfolk State experience as life-changing. A key to their experience is working with faculty who recognize their full potential, and challenge and support them to achieve it.

KEY MESSAGE – THE ONE MESSAGE WE WANT TO REINFORCE CONSISTENTLY:

Norfolk State University has transformed the lives of generations of students and alumni who have gone on to rewarding lives and careers, often exceeding their own expectations. They credit their success to the opportunities they began to see for themselves, and prepare for, at NSU.

Stop by one of brand rollout pop-up events, get your free promotional item, take a selfie and post on your social media networks. If you're among the firsts to post your selfie, you'll get a special gift. #norfolkstate #nfkstate #nfkspartans

Brand Launch Pop-up Event Schedule

  • Tuesday, Aug. 15 – L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center – 9 a.m.
  • Wednesday, Aug. 16 – Nursing and General Education Building – 12:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Aug. 23 – Brambleton Community Center – 12:30 p.m.
  • Friday, Aug. 25 – Student Center – 12:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Aug. 29 – G.W.C. Brown Hall Replacement Building – 12:30 p.m.