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.
Stefan Nöthen on Building Hamburg’s International Awareness
Siw Andersen on How Oslo&Co Is Shaping the City’s International Position
Indrė Laučienė on How Vilnius Competes for International Talent
Erik de Roos on South Australia, Simple Pleasures and the Future of Place Positioning
Roberto Bruni on Place Marketing, Technology and the Future of Places
Kobby Mensah on Ghana’s Next Chapter in Tourism and Place Positioning
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