The Branding Team held consultations the week of April 18 to get resident input into the new community logo and signage. The sessions were geared to specific segments of the population–including seniors, students, community leaders and the general public–to ensure all residents had the opportunity to participate. Participants provided excellent feedback to help refine the […]
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Last chance for public brand input
The Branding Team has finalized the details of consultations on the community logo and signage taking place this week. Four community sectors–students, seniors, the general public and community leaders–are invited to provide input on the visual identity of Timmins. Participants will share constructive ideas that will help refine the logo, and discuss where and what […]
Many residents being consulted to refine logo
Timmins residents have shown themselves to be very passionate about our community brand. That’s why a public workshop is being held on April 18 at 6 pm at the McIntyre Arena. Attendees of the workshop will be able to provide input to help refine the I’m In logo. The workshop facilitators will ask participants to […]
Are You In? Workshops coming soon
The Branding project is now in Phase II. To maintain the momentum built over the past year, the Branding Team will soon hold consultations to refine the brand concept developed during Phase I. Several workshops will be held in Timmins where residents can provide input into the new Timmins logo and signage. The workshop facilitators […]
Mayor addresses branding concerns, presents facts
At the March 18 City Council meeting, Mayor Tom Laughren addressed community concerns regarding the community brand for Timmins. The Mayor’s presentation included a number of facts aimed at debunking rumours that have been circulating via the web and word of mouth. These Brand Facts have now been posted on the Timmins 2020 website. During his […]
Timmins Mayor wants public to know the facts about city branding
WHEN: Monday March 18, 2013 at 6:00 pm During the City Council Meeting Council Chambers, Timmins City Hall TIMMINS, ON – Timmins Mayor Tom Laughren wants to make sure that residents have the facts about the investment the City is making in a community brand. “It’s come to our attention that there are some rumours […]
New community-centred marketing on the horizon
On March 11, 2013, City Council voted in favour of contracting with Clark Marketing Communications for Phase II of the Branding project. Council cast the vote in response to a presentation made last week by a representative of the community-based Branding Committee. There were no local firms among the proposals submitted, however Clark Marketing Communications, […]
Consulting firms recommended for housing, branding
On March 4, 2013, a representative of Timmins 2020 brought two recommendations before Council. The representative spoke on behalf of the Housing and Branding Committees, which have each selected their preferred vendor for their respective projects. The Housing Committee recommended that Council hire SHS Consulting to complete a Community Housing Plan. SHS Consulting has worked […]
Branding Committee presenting to Council on March 4
To kick off Phase II of the Branding project, the City posted a Request for Proposals (RFP) to hire a consulting firm to complete the implementation phase. The chosen firm’s tasks will include designing and distributing marketing materials to organizations throughout the community. They will also be responsible for creating and posting new, consistent signage […]
Branding RFP released; other RFP’s being evaluated
Now that the community branding concept has been developed, the Branding project is entering its second phase. The Branding Committee has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to hire a consulting firm to execute the community brand. This phase will include producing marketing materials, launching the brand in major online community portals and erecting new […]