Changelog

Version 1.5.4

Feb. 8, 2026

• Naming Framework page launched and navigation link added under Voice & Writing Toolkit section. 
• Voice & Writing Toolkit section navigation links updated with Brand Communications, Digital Products (DEX), and Social Media page links under Platform-Specific Guidelines subsection.
  

 

Version 1.5.3

Dec. 3, 2025

• Logos: Member FDIC Guidelines section updated.
• Glossary: Registered Marks, Service Marks and Trademarks section updated.
  

 

Version 1.5.2

Oct. 14, 2025

• Writing for Social Media page launched and navigation link added under Voice & Writing Toolkit section. Social Media page updated. Both pages link to Social Media Style Guide PDF.
• Alphabetized Style Guide: Partner / Partnership updated.
  

 

Version 1.5.1

Sept. 12, 2025

• Logos and Logos (Affiliates) pages updated for compliance with RBC's policy on third-party logo usage.
  

 

Version 1.5

July 8, 2025

• Writing for Digital Products (DEX) page launched and navigation link added under Voice & Writing Toolkit section.
• Glossary: updated division name to Marketing, Community and Communications.

 

Version 1.4.1

July 1, 2025

• Our Leadership navigation link added under Brand Overview section.

 

Version 1.4

June 30, 2025

• Alphabetized Style Guide: Reading is the way up® no longer italicized, Dollars + Sense® registered mark added and Entertainment Banking entries include Sports Banking. 
• Glossary: Reading is the way up® no longer italicized and Entertainment Banking entries include Sports Banking.

Version 1.3

May 12, 2025

• Social Media: LinkedIn Cover Photos section added.
   

Version 1.2

Mar. 4, 2025

• Icons: Introduced guidelines for icon usage including style, sizing, and downloads in .pdf, .png and .svg format.
• Templates: Added official templates for internal and external presentations and letterhead designs for City National Bank and CN Bank Miami.
• Logos: Clarified when and how to include “Member FDIC” on logos in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Logos (Affiliates): Provided guidance on the correct usage of affiliate logos within branded materials.
• Alphabetized Style Guide: Updated references to the mobile app to reflect the correct trademark name, City National Mobile App®.
• Glossary: Revised the official company boilerplate for alignment as of February 28, 2025.
• Added FAQ Page: Created a dedicated FAQ section to address common questions and clarify key guidelines.

 

Version 1.1

Feb. 14, 2025 

• Writing for the City National Brand PDF updated at Writing Tips page.
   

Version 1.0

Oct. 31, 2024 

• Launch Brand Style Guide at styleguide.cnb.com.