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.
Clare Dewhirst on Changes in Place Branding Discourse and Practice
Vadim Volos on Country Brands, National Image and Tracking Reputation
Efe Sevin on Exurban Place Branding Opportunities, Brand America and the American Dream
Chunying Wen on Place Branding Research and City Branding in China
Don Dioko on Macau, Tourism Marketing and Destination Branding in China
Andrej Kóňa on Destination Slovakia, Nation Brands and Country Reputation
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