Insights & Advice

How Much Does the Branding and Marketing of Places Cost?

How much does place branding cost? Renaud Vuignier gives examples of budgets spent for the marketing and branding of cities, regions, destinations or countries.

The Changing Face of Post-Coup Turkey

Samantha North reflects on the changing face of post-coup Turkey, and how recent developments in the country have impacted its image abroad.

Three Steps for Turkey to Reposition its Brand Image in Time of Coup

Efe Sevin suggests three steps for Turkey to proactively manage its deteriorating country brand image in time of coup.

Not Just About Money: How Cities Become Leaders in Talent Attraction

Svetlana Masjutina shares her thoughts and provides examples of how cities can become leaders in talent attraction and retention, especially catering to the needs of the millennial workforce. Case studies include Houston, Nashville, Montreal.

Book Review of Places: Identity, Image and Reputation by Simon Anholt

Review of the book Places: Identity, Image and Reputation by Simon Anholt. Summary of key points and the author's view on place branding.

Why Social Media Buzz Cannot Replace Place Branding

Back in 2013, Robert Govers published an interesting blog post on the now inactive Placebrandz website, in which he reflected on an exchange of ideas and arguments regarding social media and place branding that followed a conference. The post offered valuable insights, well worth sharing.

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