MediaValet Integration - Customizable Marq Experience

What You'll Learn

Key customization features of the MediaValet integration
How to customize navigation and branding elements
Configuring custom logos and brand colors
Understanding the streamlined sign-in experience
Benefits of the cohesive MediaValet-Marq experience

What Makes MediaValet Integration Unique

While many DAM integrations focus solely on asset connectivity, the MediaValet partnership with Marq delivers a comprehensive, customizable experience that makes the templating platform feel like a natural extension of your MediaValet environment.

White-Label Customization

MediaValet integration offers unprecedented branding control, allowing you to customize the Marq interface to match your organization's visual identity. From logos to button colors, create a seamless experience that reinforces your brand at every touchpoint.

Key Customization Features

Dynamic Navigation

Customize the left navigation panel with your preferred layout, button arrangement, and organizational structure for optimal user experience.

Custom Logos

Upload both full-width and collapsed navigation logos to maintain brand visibility in all interface states.

Brand Colors

Apply your brand's color palette throughout the interface, including navigation highlights, buttons, and interactive elements.

Streamlined Layout

Enjoy a cleaner interface with left-side navigation instead of top bars, providing more canvas space for creative work.

Seamless Sign-In

New sign-in flows make accessing Marq through MediaValet faster and more intuitive for all users.

Cohesive Experience

All customizations apply consistently across the admin panel, editor, and template gallery for unified branding.

Customizing Your Marq Experience

MediaValet administrators can configure extensive branding options to create a tailored Marq experience. Here's how to set up your customization:

1. Access Admin Settings

Log into your Marq account through MediaValet
Click on your user profile image
Select Admin Settings from the dropdown
Navigate to Brand Management
Select Customize Marq

2. Upload Custom Logos

The MediaValet integration supports two logo formats to accommodate different navigation states:

Full Logo: Displayed when the navigation panel is expanded, providing full brand visibility
Collapsed Logo: Shown when users minimize the navigation panel, typically a square icon or abbreviated version

Logo Best Practices:

Full logo: Recommended dimensions 200x50px, PNG format with transparent background
Collapsed logo: Recommended dimensions 50x50px, square format
Use high-resolution images for crisp display on all devices

3. Configure Brand Colors

Apply your organization's color palette to create visual consistency:

In the Brand Management settings, locate the Color Customization section
Enter your brand's primary color hex code (e.g., #667eea)
Preview how the color applies to various interface elements
Save your changes

What Gets Customized: Your brand color applies to navigation highlights, buttons throughout the interface, interactive elements in the editor, call-to-action buttons, and more. The customization ensures a cohesive experience whether users are browsing templates, editing documents, or managing admin settings.

4. Customize Navigation Layout

Work with your MediaValet representative to configure:

Button placement and order in the navigation panel
Which navigation elements are visible to different user types
Custom navigation labels that match your organizational terminology
Collapsed vs. expanded default state preferences

The Enhanced Navigation Experience

The MediaValet integration introduces a streamlined left-side navigation system that offers several advantages over traditional top-bar navigation:

Benefits of Left Navigation

More Canvas Space: Eliminating the top navigation bar provides additional vertical space for viewing and editing templates
Collapsible Panel: Users can minimize the navigation to maximize their workspace while still accessing key functions
Better Organization: Vertical navigation accommodates more options without crowding or requiring dropdown menus
Consistent Context: Navigation remains visible and accessible regardless of which page users are viewing

User Experience Improvement: The left navigation reduces visual clutter and provides a cleaner, more focused interface. Users can quickly navigate between templates, projects, and admin functions without multiple clicks or losing context of their current work.

Dynamic Navigation Options

MediaValet customers can choose how to display navigation buttons based on their team's needs:

Icon + Text: Full visibility with both icons and labels when expanded
Icon Only: Compact view showing only icons when collapsed
Custom Ordering: Arrange navigation items based on your team's most frequent workflows
Role-Based Display: Show different navigation options depending on user permissions

Streamlined Sign-In Flows

The MediaValet integration includes enhanced authentication processes that make accessing Marq simple and secure:

Single Sign-On (SSO)

Users authenticated in MediaValet can access Marq seamlessly without additional login steps, reducing friction and improving adoption.

Faster Access

Streamlined authentication flows reduce the time from MediaValet to Marq, enabling users to start working immediately.

Enhanced Security

Integrated authentication maintains security protocols while simplifying the user experience with behind-the-scenes verification.

Cohesive Brand Experience Across All Touchpoints

When you customize Marq through the MediaValet integration, your branding applies consistently across every interface:

Where Customization Appears

Template Gallery: Custom logos and colors when browsing available templates
Editor Interface: Branded buttons, highlights, and navigation while creating content
Admin Panel: Consistent branding in settings and management interfaces
Project Management: Custom elements throughout project organization and sharing workflows
User Dashboard: Branded experience from the moment users log in

Why This Matters: A cohesive branded experience reduces the cognitive load on users by creating a familiar environment. When MediaValet and Marq feel like parts of the same ecosystem, users are more confident, efficient, and engaged with the platform.

Use Case: Enterprise Brand Consistency

Scenario: A global financial services company uses MediaValet for DAM and needs templating capabilities that match their strict brand guidelines.

The Challenge:

Brand team must maintain visual consistency across all digital touchpoints
Users access multiple platforms daily and need seamless experiences
Corporate colors and logos must be present in all branded tools
Navigation should match internal naming conventions and workflows

The Solution with MediaValet Integration:

Customize Marq with company logos for both expanded and collapsed navigation
Apply corporate color palette (blue and gold) throughout the interface
Configure navigation labels to match internal terminology
Enable SSO for seamless transition from MediaValet to Marq
Create consistent brand experience across asset management and template creation

Result: Users experience Marq as a natural extension of their MediaValet environment. The cohesive branding reinforces the company's visual identity and increases user confidence and adoption rates by 40%.

Technical Benefits for Administrators

Easy Configuration

No coding required. Customize logos, colors, and navigation through an intuitive admin interface.

Instant Updates

Changes to branding apply immediately across the platform for all users without requiring re-deployment.

User Management

Integration with MediaValet's user management system simplifies provisioning and de-provisioning.

Unified Reporting

Track usage and engagement across both MediaValet and Marq from a single dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I customize Marq's appearance if I'm not a MediaValet customer?

Basic customization features are available to all Marq customers, but the advanced white-labeling, dynamic navigation, and seamless integration features are exclusive to the MediaValet partnership. Contact your Marq representative to learn more about customization options for your account type.

How often can I update my logos and brand colors?

You can update your customization settings at any time through the Admin Settings panel. Changes apply immediately and are reflected across all user sessions.

Will my customizations affect template functionality?

No, customizations only affect the interface appearance and navigation structure. All template functionality, features, and capabilities remain unchanged regardless of branding customization.

Can different departments have different branding within the same organization?

Branding customization typically applies at the account level. If your organization requires different branding for different departments, you may need separate Marq accounts. Contact MediaValet or Marq support to discuss multi-brand solutions.

Is the customization mobile-responsive?

Yes, all customizations including logos, colors, and navigation adapt responsively to different screen sizes and devices, ensuring a consistent branded experience across desktop, tablet, and mobile.

What happens to my customizations if my MediaValet subscription changes?

Customization availability depends on your MediaValet subscription level. If your subscription changes, contact your MediaValet representative to understand how it may affect your Marq customization options.

Troubleshooting

Issue: My logo appears distorted or pixelated.

Solution: Ensure you're uploading high-resolution images (at least 2x the display size). Use PNG format with transparent backgrounds for best results. Check that your logo dimensions match the recommended specifications.

Issue: Brand colors aren't applying consistently across all elements.

Solution: Clear your browser cache and hard refresh (Ctrl+Shift+R on Windows, Cmd+Shift+R on Mac). If the issue persists, verify you've entered a valid hex color code and saved your changes.

Issue: Users are having trouble accessing Marq from MediaValet.

Solution: Verify that SSO is properly configured between MediaValet and Marq. Check user permissions in both systems. Contact support if authentication issues persist.

Best Practices for Customization

Branding Tips:

Use colors with sufficient contrast for accessibility (WCAG AA standards)
Test your customization on multiple devices and screen sizes
Keep logos simple and recognizable, especially for collapsed navigation
Document your customization choices for future reference or updates
Gather user feedback after implementing customization to ensure positive reception

Need Help? If you have questions about customizing your MediaValet-Marq integration, contact MediaValet support or Marq support at support@marq.com.