Insights & Perspectives

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.

America’s Best Cities 2026: A New Definition of Urban Competitiveness

What America's Best Cities ranking 2026 reveals for those in charge of place branding, city marketing, economic development.

PlaceXNordic 2026: Six Reflections on Talent Attraction, Resilience and Place Branding

Michael Persson Gripkow shares six reflections from PlaceXNordic 2026 in Skellefteå, exploring talent attraction, resilience, and the future of place branding.

Editor’s Letter: Inside the 2026 Place Brand Leaders Yearbook

Explore the 2026 Place Brand Leaders Yearbook through the editor’s lens, featuring 32 places, expert insights and emerging trends shaping the future of place branding.

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