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Press & Media Kit
Everything you need to write about CMRU. Boilerplate text, brand assets, color specs, and guidance on the name.
Boilerplate Text
Copy-ready descriptions at three lengths.
One Sentence
CMRU is a Cleveland-based organization working at the intersection of innovation, advocacy, and thought leadership.
50 Words
CMRU is an independent, Cleveland-based organization that combines research, technology, policy analysis, and community engagement to tackle complex challenges. Founded in Cleveland, CMRU operates across traditional boundaries, publishing its findings openly and building tools, programs, and coalitions designed to create measurable impact in the Midwest and beyond.
100 Words
CMRU is an independent organization headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, working at the intersection of research, technology, policy, and community. Founded in Cleveland, CMRU builds open-source civic technology tools, publishes evidence-based policy analysis, and develops programs that bridge the gap between institutional research and real-world impact. The organization focuses on health technology, AI, advanced manufacturing, and civic infrastructure. CMRU is known for its "Living Acronym," in which the four letters take on different meanings depending on context. Everything CMRU produces is published openly, reflecting a core belief that transparency accelerates progress. CMRU is defined by its community.
Brand Assets
Logos, marks, and usage guidelines.
Full brand guidelines are available in the Brand Standard document and the brand kit PDF.
Color Palette
Our brand colors and how to use them.
Primary
#1B5E20
Secondary
#388E3C
Accent
#FFC107
Dark
#1C1C1E
Light
#E8F5E9
BG Dark
#0A1F0D
A Note About the Name
For journalists and editors.
CMRU is written as four capital letters with no periods. It is not an abbreviation for a single fixed phrase. The letters take on different meanings depending on context, which is intentional. We call this the "Living Acronym."
In formal contexts, "CMRU" alone is sufficient. If your article or segment needs to explain the letters, describe CMRU as a Living Acronym whose meaning intentionally shifts by context. Please do not assign one expansion as the official name.
For more on this, see our full explanation of the name.
Media Contact
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