Media Kit

It is important to reinforce the presence of the COST brand throughout the Actions’ different communication tools, such as: brochures, flyers, posters, websites, videos, articles in scientific journals, books, etc. All of the above, if funded by COST, need to acknowledge COST as the funding source through the use of a signature block, taking into account the following elements:

Please acknowledge COST as the funding source following this table.

For scientific publications, follow these co-branding rules:

Logotype

• 45 mm (length) on A4
• 30 mm (length) on A5
• always placed on the left side
• Use the publication’s margins as long as the logotype keeps a minimum clear space of x 1 with the left edge (A) and x 2 with the bottom edge (B).
• Logotype alignment at the left edge of the wordmark (C) to the left margin.
• Logotype clear space with other logotypes (D) x 2.
• Use the main version of the logotype on white backgrounds.
• Use the single-colour version of the logotype in white for dark-coloured backgrounds.
• Use the single-colour version of the logotype in dark grey for light-coloured backgrounds
• Avoid placing the logotype over complicated backgrounds that might have a negative impact on proper readability

For the acknowledgements sections of scientific publications, follow these additional co-branding rules:

• Use the main version of the logotype.
• The signature block with its different elements can be added at the top or bottom of the page.
• In all cases, the logotype must keep its defined clear space (A) in relation to other logotypes, texts or page edges.
• Acknowledge COST as the funding source, adding the elements previously described in section A of these guidelines.

Logo

Isotype

Mail Signature