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.
Courtney Fingar on Navigating the Future of FDI and Economic Development
Xinxin Liu on City Branding in China: Navigating Urban Identity and Economic Growth
Mary Harris on the Future of Place Branding: Tech, Storytelling, and Strategy
Chris Wade on Sustainable Urban Development and the Intersection of Placemaking and Place Branding
Salma Ghanem on District Identity and Place Branding in the Arab World
Alia El Banna on Identity and Belonging in Place Branding
At The Place Brand Observer, we merge Swiss precision with global insights to empower place branding success. Celebrating impactful stories and leaders, we provide benchmarking, guidance, and tools for cities, regions, and countries to enhance identity, reputation, and appeal.
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