Spot on: 2015 Place Marketing and Branding Manifesto by Best Place Institute & leading place branding scholars and experts: definitions, concepts, goals.

TED talk by travel writer and advisor Doug Lansky on how DMO can solve travel's authenticity crisis by focusing on destination management, not marketing.

Guest post by Barcelona branding expert Juan Carlos Belloso on how to create + maintain effective place brand partnerships - success factors and principles.

Researcher and academic Maria Cristina Paganoni on how new media is used in city branding, with examples from the UK and Italy.

Guest post by Erik van t' Klooster on how to create meaningful visitor experiences at destinations. Good tips for destination marketing professionals.

Juan Carlos Belloso discusses city branding, Brand Barcelona and why good leadership is crucial for place branding success.