To help you create messages that are fresh and compelling, we've established several frameworks that will help you write strong and effective headlines. These constrictions are neither comprehensive nor restrictive; rather, they represent an easy way to get started using the Pitt voice.
(What we do/Who we are) + Forge Ahead
We can use “Forge Ahead” as a payoff in headlines, turning it into a powerful call to action. Whether it’s a barrier that needs to be broken, a limit to be pushed or the reason we make an impact, we don’t stop there. We always forge ahead.
Examples
- Nonstop, since 1787. Forge Ahead.
- Driven by discovery. Forge Ahead.
- Never stand still. Forge Ahead.
- Find the edge of what’s possible. Forge Ahead.
Forged in (trait/noun)
We can use the past tense of “Forge” to talk about what our purpose is, and who we are as an institution. While we’re always forging ahead, this construction allows us to highlight what we’re made of and why our mission is important.
Examples
- Forged in inquiry.
- Forged in progress.
- Forged in curiosity.
- Forged in invention.
Bold Statement + Payoff
Our brand platform is active and compelling. By leading with a bold statement and then using a payoff that ties back to who we are as an institution, we hook readers in, showing them that we’re always on to the next discovery.
Examples
- Reinvention never stops. Neither do we.
- Stand on the shoulders of revolutionaries. See how far you can see.
- There will always be questions to answer. That’s why our work never stops.
- Driven by the search. Inspired by the impact.
Alluding to Momentum
“Forge Ahead” conveys our momentum as an institution, as well as our ability to never stand still. By using other phrases and words that allude to this idea without explicitly saying it, we can keep the attention of our audience while still delivering our message.
Examples
- The process of reinvention never stops.
- Keep making history, and you’re bound to make the future.
- Progress is always in progress.
- To find the edge and push further.