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Olympic Legacy, Revisited: Latest Research in Place Branding and Public Diplomacy
A review of the latest Olympic place branding research reveals a shift towards governance, sustainability, public diplomacy and long-term reputation.
Repcore Nations 2026: Why Reputation Matters More than Prominence
RepCore Nations 2026 shows why prominence is no substitute for reputation—and how trust now translates into measurable economic value.
IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026: Governance Is Now the Competitive Edge
The 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook makes one finding unmistakably clear: the economies at the top are no longer simply the wealthiest or the most innovative. They are the ones with institutions that work.
David Gilbert on Place Leadership, Civic Confidence and Cleveland’s Evolution
Destination Cleveland CEO David Gilbert discusses place leadership, civic pride, destination marketing, talent attraction, and Cleveland's transformation.
Beyond the Next Case Study: Introducing The State of Place Positioning
What happens when you stop reading place branding case studies individually and start reading them together? An editorial on patterns, perspective and why comparison matters.
America’s Best Cities 2026: A New Definition of Urban Competitiveness
What America's Best Cities ranking 2026 reveals for those in charge of place branding, city marketing, economic development.