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.
David Gilbert on Place Leadership, Civic Confidence and Cleveland’s Evolution
Luuk Helleman on How The Hague Is Rethinking City Branding
Elke Dens & Frank Cuypers on Regenerative Development and the Next Places to Watch
Katarina Thorstensson on Gothenburg, Sustainable Destination Development, and Growing Better
Lynn Dauwe and Evelyne Bardyn on Flanders, Heritage and Impact-Driven Conferences
Todd Babiak on the Gold Coast’s Place Brand, Resident Listening and Stewardship Over Promotion
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