Interviews

Our interviews with place brand experts provide unique insights into the thinking and experience of leading researchers and professionals in the fields of city branding, destination branding and -marketing, economic development, nation branding and public diplomacy. Interviews are by invitation only and based on peer-nominations to ensure highest quality and relevance.

Interviews

Montserrat Puig on Barcelona, Talent, and the Real Work Behind Innovation Ecosystems

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Interview with Montserrat Puig on Barcelona, talent attraction, and the real work behind innovation ecosystems.
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Brewing at the Edge: How Sailors Grave Tells the Story of East Gippsland, Australia

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The story of Sailors Grave Brewing in Marlo, East Gippsland - where craft beer, local ingredients, and coastal storytelling come together for a strong sense of place.
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Ioana Stoica on Co-Creation, Digital Platforms and the Governance of Place Branding

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Ioana Stoica discusses how co-creation, digital platforms and AI shape place branding, storytelling and resident engagement.
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Adriana Acosta on Costa Rica’s Strategy to Attract Sustainable, High-Value Investment

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Interview with Adriana Acosta of PROCOMER, on Costa Rica’s strategy to attract sustainable, high-value investment.
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Claude Wagner on the Fragility and Future of Place Branding in Switzerland

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An interview with Professor Claude Wagner on the fragility and future of place branding in Switzerland — and the cities and regions setting noteworthy examples.
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Maria Hardenberger Sverka on Branding Greater Copenhagen Region

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Maria Hardenberger Sverka of Copenhagen Capacity on branding the Greater Copenhagen Region through governance, credibility, and everyday quality of life.
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