Insights & Perspectives

Why and How to Measure Place Brand Equity

Magdalena Florek explains why and how to measure place brand equity, indicative of the success of place branding and marketing campaigns and initiatives.

Place Branding Country Profile Switzerland – Renaud Vuignier

Overview of country branding and reputation of Switzerland by Renaud Vuignier: Swiss place branding strenghts, weaknesses and recent political developments.

Do We Need to Reinvent Destination Marketing Organizations?

TED talk by travel writer and advisor Doug Lansky on how DMO can solve travel's authenticity crisis by focusing on destination management, not marketing.

7 Success Factors for Effective Place Brand Partnerships

Guest post by Barcelona branding expert Juan Carlos Belloso on how to create + maintain effective place brand partnerships - success factors and principles.

Destination Managers: How to Create a Meaningful Visitor Experience

Guest post by Erik van t' Klooster on how to create meaningful visitor experiences at destinations. Good tips for destination marketing professionals.

Why Not to Confuse Place Branding and Place Marketing

Place branding and place marketing: where's the difference? Place reputation expert Robert Govers has answers - and illustrates how both can benefit cities, regions, countries.

How (Not) to Communicate Sustainability in Destination Marketing: Keep it Real

Sustainability and tourism marketing expert Professor Xavier Font gives tips on how (not) to communicate sustainability as part of destination marketing.

Why Place Branding Is (Still) Not About Logos and Slogans

Robert Govers on why place branding is not just about creating catchy slogans and logos, which are only one part of city or destination branding strategy.

5 Place Branding Principles for Successful Brand Development and Management

Get to know the five place branding principles to guide the successful brand development or management for cities, regions, destinations, countries or nations.

Recommended Books on Place Branding

Explore our collection of books on the art and practice of place branding, from leading scholars and practitioners around the world. Hand-picked by The Place Brand Observer's editorial team.

Country Brand Rankings – What’s the Point?

Article on country branding rankings and indices, and their use for investors, tourism and economic development professionals.

Why Germany First in 2014 Nation Brands Index Is Good News

Summary and thoughts on result of Anholt-GfK Roper Nation Brands Index 2014: Reasons and implications of Germany as most admired country and nation brand.

Japan, Switzerland and Germany Lead Country Brand Index 2014

Japan, Switzerland, Germany have the strongest country brands, according to Country Brand Index 2014. But what makes a strong country brand? Some answers.

Storytelling Tips for Place Branding Professionals

Four essential storytelling tips for place branding professionals and those working in city, destination, region or country marketing.

Megacities, Mega Unlivable? Call For Place Branding

Peter Knapp in the Marketing Magazine looks at how place branding can be used to make megacities more human and liveable by giving suburbs unique identities.

Sustainable Tourism Advice for Destination Marketers: Keep it Real!

Info by VisitEngland for destination branding professionals on sustainability and how to create authentic, credible place brands and marketing campaigns.