Mountain West Taps Loma Media For a New Look
Monday, June 6th, 2011On June 6, 2011, Mountain West Commissioner Craig Thompson ushered in a new era in the Mountain West Conference with a bold new logo nicknamed ‘The Rock’ and the tagline ‘This is our time.’ The effort, led by Loma Media, is the most comprehensive re-brand in the league’s 13-year history.
As the basis for this major initiative, the Loma team solicited the opinions of more than 8,000 constituents over a six-month period, including members of the Mountain West Board of Directors, athletic administrators, coaches, fans and members of the national media.

“Loma Media has proven to be a tremendous partner in the re-branding of the Mountain West Conference,” Associate Commissioner Dan Butterly noted. “From our initial meeting, I knew they fully understood what we needed to accomplish. From concepts and research to branding and production, the entire Loma Media team has truly become a member of the Mountain West family and has proven to be a great asset to our organization.”
The changes in the Mountain West extend far beyond the logo that will adorn uniforms and playing surfaces throughout the league. A television special introducing the “new look,” produced by Loma and hosted by veteran sports reporter Bonnie Bernstein, debuted today on The MTN and will also be broadcast in local markets across the Conference.
Beginning in July, an expanding fan base will also experience new digital initiatives including more original content produced by Loma Media on a re-designed Mountain West web site (www.THEMWC.com) and across social media platforms. Loma Media will also support the Conference’s advertising and outreach strategies, employing a fresh look and feel to the television, radio and print campaigns.
“The Mountain West considered nearly 30 original designs before selecting ‘The Rock’,” said Tom Davis, Loma’s project lead. “We felt that a rigorous and inclusive research effort, in concert with an innovative design process, would result in a distinctive look that would reflect core values while projecting a powerful presence.”
“Our fans were right in noting that our evolving membership and geography reflect both ‘Mountain’ and ‘West’ equally,” Thompson said. “The logo is bold, strong and balanced just like our league.”
About Loma Media
Loma Media creates strategic motion media solutions that deliver measurable results to world-class organizations and emerging businesses alike. Around the globe, across the web, Loma specializes in the design, production and distribution of compelling communications content that makes a difference. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, Loma Media also has operational presence in Austin, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington DC/Baltimore.
Loma Media is on the web at www.lomamedia.com.
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