Editor’s Letter: A New Chapter for Sustainability Leaders United
An editorial look at Sustainability Leaders United joining The Place Brand Observer, and why sustainability is key to place brand leadership.
World’s Best Cities 2026: What the Ranking Means for City Brands
Analysis of the World’s Best Cities 2026 ranking, exploring how livability, perception, and competitiveness are reshaping global city brands.
Viriya Taecharungroj on Innovation, Technology and Place Branding
An interview with Viriya Taecharungroj on innovation, technology and place branding, and how universities, talent and innovation systems shape the competitiveness of cities and region
From Image to Evidence: How Places Are Being Evaluated and Perceived...
How are places being judged in 2026? Explore global views on shifts in evaluation, trust, perception, and the growing role of evidence, experience, and governance.
The Key Trends Shaping Place Branding in 2026: From Promotion to...
What will define place branding in 2026? Global experts share their views on key trends shaping cities, regions, and nations. From promotion to proof and lived experience.
Stability as the New Currency: IMD World Talent Ranking Highlights Shift...
Editorial briefing on what the IMD World Talent Ranking 2025 means for country brand performance and talent attractiveness positioning.