Insights & Perspectives

Latest insights and perspectives on the branding and reputation of places: Essential information, tips and strategies for professionals dedicated to the brand management, development and marketing of cities, regions, destinations or nations.

Insights & Perspectives

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

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What America's Best Cities ranking 2026 reveals for those in charge of place branding, city marketing, economic development.
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PlaceXNordic 2026: Six Reflections on Talent Attraction, Resilience and Place Branding

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Michael Persson Gripkow shares six reflections from PlaceXNordic 2026 in Skellefteå, exploring talent attraction, resilience, and the future of place branding.
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Editor’s Letter: Inside the 2026 Place Brand Leaders Yearbook

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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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One Place, Four Audiences: The Case for a Single Place Narrative

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Steve Duncan of C Studios argues that as AI reshapes how places are found, narrative alignment is no longer optional.
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IMD Smart City Index 2026: What It Means for Urban Leaders

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Editorial briefing on what the IMD Smart City Index report means, highlighting the move from technology to trust, credibility and structure.
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Why Innovation Leadership Does Not Always Build Nation Brand Equity

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China tops the 2026 Global Soft Power Index for innovation, but the gap between perception and brand equity reveals what place brand teams often overlook.
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