Brigham Young University

For The Benefit of the World

Opportunity

Our successful reenergizing of the BYU Marriott Business School brand prompted an invitation to tackle something bigger: a research initiative to shape the University’s first-ever comprehensive brand and identity system. A stronger brand could unify the identity and messaging, challenge misconceptions, and open doors with decision-makers who could hire graduates and forge partnerships.

Insight:

We found that at BYU, belief enhances inquiry, study amplifies faith, and revelation leads to deeper understanding. This distinctive approach makes BYU exceptional—and essential as an example for the world.

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Solution

We developed BYU’s first university-wide brand and identity system with the central message “For the Benefit of the World,” including comprehensive identity architecture, brand narrative, tailored message translations for different colleges, and a national awareness campaign.

THE RESULTS

42%

increase in positive feelings towards BYU after seeing the ads

61%

of survey respondents would go out of their way to hire from BYU