Insights & Perspectives

The State of Talent Attraction in 2026: From Campaigns to Infrastructure

What 43 places across Europe and North America reveal about talent attraction, from who owns it to the services, funding and systems behind the proposition.

What Five Global Rankings Tell Us About Talent Attraction in 2026

Talent attraction rankings 2026: cities build the appeal, national governments set the limits, and the cost of living decides who stays.

Madeline and the Age of AI: A Reflection from City Nation Place Australasia

Stu Speirs reflects on City Nation Place Australasia 2026 and why authentic place storytelling matters more than ever in the age of AI.

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.

Introducing The State of Place Positioning – TPBO Intelligence Briefing

What happens when you stop reading place branding case studies individually? Introducing TPBO's first intelligence briefing on the State of Place Brand Positioning n 2026.

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