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

Nicolas Bideau on Brand Switzerland, Nation Branding and Culinary Diplomacy

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Ambassador Nicolas Bideau, Head of Presence Switzerland, in this interview shares his thoughts on Brand Switzerland, nation branding strategies and culinary diplomacy.
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Mariette du Toit-Helmbold on Destination Marketing Strategies, Travel Trends and Brand South Africa

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Mariette du Toit-Helmbold of Destinate and former CEO of Cape Town Tourism, in this interview discusses destination marketing strategies, travel trends and the evolution of Brand South Africa.
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Diane Edwards on Brand Jamaica, Country Branding and Investment Attraction Strategies

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Diane Edwards, President of the Jamaica Promotions Corporations, discusses country branding challenges, the power of Jamaica as country-of-origin and its potential to become the business hub of the Caribbean.
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Michael Persson Gripkow of Visit Sweden on Country Brands and Destination Marketing in the Digital Era

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Nation branding and destination marketing in the digital era are some of the topics which Michael Persson Gripkow of Visit Sweden discusses in this interview.
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How Incredible India and the Reputation of London Led Me to PhD in Place Branding

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Shalini Bisani tells us how the "Incredible India" marketing campaign and the reputation of London led her to pursue a PhD in Place Branding in the UK.
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Lauren Millier on Economic Development and Urban Planning

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Lauren Millier in this interview discusses economic development, its challenges and links to urban planning and place branding. Part of a special series in collaboration with the International Economic Development Council, IEDC.
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