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Brand GuidelinesMichigan Economic Development Corporation
Version 1.0 (February 2012)
Contents From the MEDC
About the Brand
The Logo
The Photography
Greetings from the MEDC
Pure Michigan is the feeling of how life can and, in many ways, should be.
Our campaign, which has established Michigan as a legitimate national destination,
has also become a rallying force for our state.
Celebrated throughout the industry and, more importantly, through a significant increase
in travel and tourism dollars, Pure Michigan is a brand on the rise. The number of
partners throughout the state has grown, as have the number of initiatives created
by this campaign.
But like any brand, the Pure Michigan brand will only remain powerful by being both
pervasive and consistent. That’s why, as the MEDC advances the Pure Michigan brand,
we felt it important to create this Pure Michigan Brand Guide for you to review.
With a growing number of stakeholders in Pure Michigan, it will be increasingly critical
that everyone involved maintain the look, tone, feel and voice of the brand.
By adhering to these basic guidelines, our hope is that all who take part will benefit
from the brand’s current success and help take it to even greater heights.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Michael A. Finney President and CEO Michigan Economic Development Corporation
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about thebrand
What is a brand?
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• A promise
• Built from the top down, and inside out
• A guiding star…a means to simplify decision making
• A relationship based on past experiences and future expectations
• Defined by both rational and emotional attributes and benefits
• The collective perceptions about a product, service or company — not necessarily its truth
• Owned by everyone in an organization…not just the marketing group
“A brand is a living entity and it is enriched or undermined cumulatively over time, the product of a thousand small gestures.” Michael Eisner, Former CEO Disney
“A brand reaches out with a powerful connecting experience that transcends the product.” Scott Bedbury, Ad Executive on nike and Starbucks
Why establish a brand?
• Creates something “tangible” for consumers to connect with
• Creates understanding and belief
• Creates differentiation versus other offerings in the marketplace
• Creates desire
• Creates motivation
• Creates action
• Creates experiences
• Creates advocates
• Creates value
What is the Pure Michigan brand?
Pure Michigan, in its simplest form, is “pure.” Since its launch in 2006, that notion of “pure” has evolved and been translated across multiple initiatives for the entire state. in a sense, it has come to stand for pride. Pride for our state. Pride for the storms we have weathered. Pride for what we’ve accomplished. And pride for our citizens. And for the MEDC, where the brand began, below is what it has come to mean for us:
• For Tourism
Pure Michigan is majestic, mythic and magical — a place with abundant natural beauty, authentic destinations and unique experiences that transports visitors to a special place far from the everyday routine. it is a perfect world less like everything is, and more like everything should be — untouched, untamed and unspoiled amid an overdeveloped, strip-malled, cookie-cutter world. A world that is…Pure Michigan.
• For Business
Pure Michigan means growth. With its “natural resources” for successful businesses, Pure Michigan’s commitment, capability, cultivation and culture are building an environment where businesses can grow larger faster, creating more opportunity for talent and communities to thrive within the expansive beauty that is Pure Michigan.
• For Talent
Pure Michigan means opportunity. Our mission is to retain and attract high-level talent both within and to our great state. The implementation of the Pure Michigan brand into this mission will help us do that.
What are different ways to incorporate the Pure Michigan campaign into current marketing?• incorporate the Pure Michigan brand into as many appropriate marketing opportunities as possible, using the brand guidelines outlined in this book
• use the key message points featured in this book
• use the Pure Michigan logo on signage at events and presentations
• Participate in Pure Michigan marketing opportunities including:
– Pure Michigan social media – Sponsorships (Pure Michigan 400 for example)
– related public relations articles – Web banner advertising and press releases
What is the benefit of incorporating the Pure Michigan campaign into overall marketing efforts?
until recently, the Pure Michigan brand stood for travel and tourism in our great state, and
along with it, a movement was created rallying around Michigan to be proud of everything
our destination offered — both the grit and the grandeur. But now, we face the shared
opportunity of making Pure Michigan stand for more than that. We have a pro-business
approach to creating an attractive and re-invigorated environment for business, coupled with
the brand’s proven strength and resonance. With those things, we can leverage Pure Michigan
to incorporate and make relevant all of Michigan’s incredible resources (natural, academic,
cultural, business and human) to a broader constituency that includes employers, entrepreneurs
and talent, in addition to tourists and our own residents. We have an historic opportunity to bring
to the fore the totality that is Michigan. Building upon the strong foundation we have created
together, Pure Michigan can become the truth of the resurgent Michigan economy, giving people
more inspiration, motivation and opportunities to do business in, travel to, make a life in and
advocate for Michigan. The commitment of the MEDC to support the brand across all consumer
touchpoints, coupled with the brand implementation on the public- and private-sector level,
make for a Pure Michigan business case that will boost awareness of, and action to, Michigan —
which is good for everyone.
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thelogo
What is it?The Pure Michigan logo is the single most recognizable icon we use to represent our state. it appears in virtually every communication we create either alone or in combination with other logos representing various places, groups or initiatives.
Why does it matter?Our logo immediately identifies us. it tells people that the communication they’re looking at is informed by the standards, values and ideals of Pure Michigan.
What is the benefit of consistent use of the logo?By leveraging the state’s signature mark, you can help it — and us — gain power and recognition over time. This is especially important at a time when we are seeking to build national recognition for our brand.
The Pure Michigan logo is easy to use.You can access electronic versions of the logo and details for using it through michiganadvantage.org/logo-request
Basic style guidelinesFollow the basic guidelines below when using the logo:• never change the logo colors.• never change the typefaces within the logo.• never compromise the legibility of the logo.
Green logo vs. blue logoGenerally speaking, when producing materials that will be seen by consumers (B to C), the blue logo is most appropriate. When producing materials that are directed to business and talent efforts (B to B), the green logo should be used.
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Business and Talent Marketing Logo
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Business and talent marketing logo guidelinesin order to maintain a consistent visual presence, use of the Pure Michigan logo must maintain
certain guidelines:
• The logo is a single piece of art. use only the original mark.
• Do not adjust, modify, add to or recreate any element of the logo.
• Always use as one unit. Do not separate the elements.
• Placement is intended to vary based upon usage.
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Green Logo Size requirements Green Logo Color Breakdowns
MiniMuM size usage:
newspaper
• 1.75" wide
MiniMuM size usage:
Magazine
• 1.25" wide
note:
When scaling the logo, make sure all size relationships remain intact.
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• Broadcast and print
• Tradeshow materials and booth signage
• Sponsored events (i.e., vinyl banners)
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• Web banners
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• Broadcast and print
Green Logo usage
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This is the preferred usage for most all advertising — this includes usage by the MeDC
as well as any business partners that wish to use the logo.
• Broadcast, print and web
• Business card
• Letterhead
• Press release template
• Email signature
Green Logo usage
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Logo Examples of MEDC-Driven initiatives
note: You can access an electronic template of this logo example and details for using it through michiganadvantage.org/logo-request
Tourism and consumer marketing logo guidelinesin order to maintain a consistent visual presence, use of the Pure Michigan logo must maintain
certain guidelines:
• The logo is a single piece of art. use only the original mark.
• Do not adjust, modify, add to or recreate any element of the logo.
• Always use as one unit. Do not separate the elements.
• Placement is intended to vary based upon usage.
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Blue Logo Size requirements Blue Logo Color Breakdowns
MiniMuM size usage:
newspaper
• 1.75" wide
MiniMuM size usage:
Magazine
• 1.25" wide
note:
When scaling the logo, make sure all size relationships remain intact.
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usage
• Website masthead
• Partner logos
Blue Logo usage
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This is the preferred usage for most all advertising.
• Broadcast, print and web
• Tradeshow materials
• Business card
• Letterhead
• Press release template
• Email signature
• Website placement
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Brand Typography
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Avenir has been chosen as the brand typeface. Practical and simple, it offers impact in its heavier
weights and clear legibility in its text weights. it is strongly recommended, but not required,
that Avenir be used in communications where applicable. remember that there should be no
manipulation of the typeface within the Pure Michigan logo. Please see next page for details.
Common Misuses Common Misuses
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Please do not alter or misuse the logo. Here are several examples of how the logo
should nOT be used:
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Color appliCations
Do not deviate from the approved color
palette.
Color appliCations
Do not deviate from the approved color
palette.
typeFaCe substitution
Do not replace any typeface or text within
the logo and don’t alter any capitalization
styles within the logo.
Distortion “sQueeze”
Do not alter the vertical proportions
of the logo.
Distortion “stretCH”
Do not alter the horizontal proportions
of the logo.
logo FraMing
Do not enclose the logo in a shape or
frame. When using a color background,
never enclose the logo in a white box.
insuFFiCient Contrast
Only use the logo on background
colors that provide significant contrast.
Backgounds that are too light or too
dark threaten its visual integrity.
use oF tHe “M”
Do not use the “M” without the full logo.
Do not use it alone or as a design element.
Do not use it to begin a word or sentence,
even if the word is “Michigan.”A G N I F I C E N T
nOTE: Please remember that the phrase “Pure Michigan” is copyrighted — not only in logo form,
but also the words themselves. Do not alter or misuse the phrase.
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The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is comprised of many parts — business
units, initiatives, programs, partners and more. Pure Michigan can be an umbrella for many
other brands and sub-brands. Each of these brands possesses qualities, stories and messages
that are consistent with the Pure Michigan brand.
At the same time, each has a story and a set of messages all its own, in line with its unique
background, the specific set of experiences it offers and, in some cases, the specific audience
it appeals to.
This section is meant to help guide these individual entities through the incorporation of
Pure Michigan into their communications.
MEDC-Owned Programs
Strategic Service Providers
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www.MichiganFilmOffice.org // page 1
MFO Out-TakesAUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2010
IN PRODUCTIONDetroit 1-8-7, a one hour drama series starring Michael Imperioli from The Sopranos, has been shooting around the metro Detroit area. The pilot was shot in Atlanta but the entire series is being filmed in Michigan. Check out more information here and catch the premiere Tuesday, September 21 on ABC-TV.
Michael Imperioli
The Michigan Film Office is proud to have three made-in-Michigan movies premiering at the Toronto Film Festival in September:
• Trust, starring Clive Owen and Catherine Keener, directed by David Schwimmer
• Stone, directed by John Curran and starring Robert DeNiro and Edward Norton
• Conviction (formerly Betty Anne Waters), directed by Tony Goldwyn and starring Hilary Swank and Sam Rockwell
TORONTO fIlm fesTIval COmINg sOON
The Genesis Code, starring logan
Bartholomew, Kelsey sanders
and fred Dalton Thompson, will
premiere at the grand Rapids film
festival on Wednesday, august 25,
before debuting at West michigan’s
goodrich and loeks Theatre chains
on friday, august 27.
Piranha 3-D, starring elisabeth shue
and ving Rhames, will be released
in theaters by Dimension films on
friday, august 20.
Flipped, directed by Rob Reiner, will
be released by Warner Bros. Pictures
in five selected markets on friday,
august 27.
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Local/Regional Economic Development Partners
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President and CEOTTi GlobalRochester Hills, Mich.
MY IDEAL CITYTHINKS GLOBALLYA PLACE WHERE INNOVATORS AND NEW INDUSTRIES GROW together with
uncommon support, guidance and financial incentives from business development experts.
A place that connects me to an entire network of talent, an educated work force and 859
unique, foreign-owned businesses from 37 different countries. A place where opportunity
goes by names like Automation Alley and Medical Main Street. A place where I can
conveniently depart for my international offices and come home to acres of pristine pines
and clear waters that are nothing short of breathtaking. A place that gives me the chance to
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not just ideal, but real – in Oakland County, Michigan.
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State of Michigan Departments
Other Tourism-Associated Organizations
PUBL I SHED BY:
MichiganGolf CourseOwnersAssociation
SuccessfulGolf OutingA Guide to Running a
Tourism Industry
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Business and Talent Photography Samples Tourism Photography Samples
Why does it matter?Photographs make Michigan real. They convey a
sense of authenticity and detail. They suggest the
possibilities that await a company or a visitor who may
decide to choose Michigan over somewhere else.
Photography can be a powerful brand asset —
since much of our communications are visually driven,
it’s vital that the images be engaging and strong.
Look for what makes Michigan different, not what
makes us like everybody else. We are the real deal
and all photography, images and copy should always
reinforce this.
How can they be accessed?You can request use of Pure Michigan images
for both travel and business by contacting
ref.michigan.org/travel/imagelibrary
respect all terms and conditions associated with
image use.
Do not use images without express permission
of the copyright owners.
ContactsKelly Wolgamott
Director of Marketing
Phone: 517.241.5004
Chad Wiebesick
Director of Social Media and interactive Marketing
Phone: 517.335.1083
George Zimmermann
Vice President, Travel Michigan
Phone: 517.335.1862
Elizabeth Parkinson
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications
Phone: 517.373.6217
Where to find usMichigan Economic Development Corporation
300 n. Washington Square
Lansing, Michigan 48913
888.522.0103
michiganadvantage.org i michigan.org
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