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.
Building Brand Namibia: Emma Theofelus on Evidence, Inclusion, and National Ownership
Branding South Africa: Behind the Scenes with Sithembile Ntombela
Inge van Roij & Marcel Tabbers on Defining a New City Brand of Venlo in the Netherlands
Thamer Alshaikh on Khobar’s Vision for a Livable and Authentic Coastal City
His Excellency Eng. Fahad Albuliheshi on Al Madinah’s Vision for the Future
Margareth Gustavo on Branding Namibia with Purpose and Authenticity
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