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

Andy Levine on the Keys to Success in Place Marketing and Economic Development

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Andy Levine of Development Counsellors International (DCI) discusses success factors for place marketing strategies and how place branding can support sustainable economic development.
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Ed Burghard on Brand USA and Strengthening Brand America

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Ed Burghard (USA) on place branding, Strengthening Brand America, and how economic development professionals can serve the American Dream.
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Mihalis Kavaratzis on How to Succeed in Place Marketing

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Professor Mihalis Kavaratzis discusses the future of place marketing and why we need to rethink place branding.
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Hila Oren on Placemaking, City Branding and the Reputation of Tel Aviv

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Hila Oren, Founder and CEO of Tel Aviv Global, on city branding strategies and Tel Aviv's brand positioning as a global city of innovation.
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Magdalena Florek on City Branding and Destination Marketing

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Magdalena Florek, co-founder of the European Best Place Marketing Institute in Poland, discusses city branding, destination brands and country reputation.
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Maria Cristina Paganoni on City Branding and New Media

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Researcher and academic Maria Cristina Paganoni on how new media is used in city branding, with examples from the UK and Italy.
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