PR Pulse Peer2Peer – 7 February

On 7 February, District 42 VP PRs gathered for a practical and engaging Peer2Peer session on Toastmasters Brand Compliance, led by Vesna Ivkovic, DTM.

The session delivered clarity, confidence, and actionable steps for every club communicator.

Key Highlights

Vesna guided participants through the official Toastmasters International Brand Portal, reinforcing essential principles:

• Clubs may not create or alter logos
• Official logos must follow proper placement and spacing rules
• Approved brand colors and fonts must be used consistently
• Brand consistency protects credibility and recognition

The message was simple:
Compliance is not a restriction. It is protection and power.

Canva Brand Kit – Live Demonstration

A standout moment was Vesna’s live walkthrough on creating a Canva Brand Kit.

Participants learned how to:

• Upload official logos
• Set approved brand colors
• Add brand fonts
• Apply consistent styling across posts

This practical demonstration showed how VP PRs can simplify their workflow while maintaining professional, compliant designs.

Real Questions, Real Support

The interactive discussion allowed VP PRs to ask practical questions, including the emerging topic of AI-generated profile images. While not currently addressed in the brand manual, the conversation reflected how digital tools continue to evolve and how brand awareness must evolve with them.

Takeaways

Follow the official brand manual
Do not modify Toastmasters logos
Use approved fonts and colors
Create a Canva Brand Kit for efficiency
Keep messaging clear and consistent

Watch the Recording

Missed the session or want to revisit the training?

Watch the full recording here:  YouTube Link 

Thank you to all who attended and contributed to the conversation.
When our branding is aligned, our message is stronger, and our clubs grow with confidence.

Olanari Okungbowa
District 42 Public Relations Manager