Case Studies & Examples

Peter Frosch on Neighborism, Big Missions and Minnesota’s Next Economy

Seven years after our first interview, we hear GREATER MSP's Peter Frosch on the end of incrementalism, neighborism, bold economic missions and building Minnesota's next economy.

Gloria Lorée on Canada, Naturally and the Shift from Volume to Values

Gloria Lorée of Destination Canada on Tourism 2030, values-based tourism, Canada, naturally., authenticity, AI and the future of destination positioning.

Minneapolis-Saint Paul

How The GREATER MSP Partnership brings businesses, universities and public institutions together to build Minnesota's next economy. A region showcase on collaboration as strategy.

Stefan Nöthen on Building Hamburg’s International Awareness

Stefan Nöthen, Head of Strategy & Brand Management at Hamburg Marketing, on why Hamburg's challenge is awareness not image, one brand with many stories, and moving from "Hamburg says" to "Hamburg demonstrates."

Siw Andersen on How Oslo&Co Is Shaping the City’s International Position

Siw Andersen, CEO of Oslo&Co, on Oslo's waterfront transformation, what talent and investors look for, and how the city is taking ownership of its international story.

Emilia-Romagna: Putting Talent Attraction Into Law

Eleonora Sette on how Emilia-Romagna is putting talent attraction into law to create a more durable regional framework for attracting and retaining skilled professionals.

Halifax: Designing the Connections That Help Talent Stay

Robyn Webb on how Halifax uses professional networks and the Connector Program to support talent retention.

Utrecht: Why Regional Talent Markets Matter

Robert Snoeijenbos on how Utrecht's regional talent market helps professionals change jobs without having to leave the region.

Indrė Laučienė on How Vilnius Competes for International Talent

Indrė Laučienė, Head of International House Vilnius, on attracting international talent, the perception gap around careers, and what cities owe beyond promotion.

Erik de Roos on South Australia, Simple Pleasures and the Future of Place Positioning

Erik de Roos explores South Australia’s place brand, Simple Pleasures, local creativity, tourism, international positioning and the future of place branding.

Denmark: One National Story, More Precise Talent Targeting

Dan Rosenberg of Copenhagen Capacity explains how Denmark combines one national talent story with more precise targeting of specialised professionals.

Vilnius

Discover how Vilnius, Lithuania, is building a more visible, accessible and welcoming city for international talent, from arrival to integration.

Montréal: Supporting the Talent Immigration Process to Foster Economic Development

Stéphane Paquet of Montréal International on making immigration easier to navigate for employers and international talent.

Kobby Mensah on Ghana’s Next Chapter in Tourism and Place Positioning

Kobby Mensah discusses Ghana’s tourism positioning, investment, digitalisation and the need to broaden its international story beyond heritage and culture.

Ottawa: When Talent Attraction Becomes Hiring Infrastructure

Kim van der Horst on how Ottawa is connecting talent attraction with employer needs, labour-market intelligence and international recruitment.

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.