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.
Jeff Finkle on Economic Development Practices in the USA
Fernando Prado Abuín on Place Brands and the Reputation of Cities and Countries
Can Seng Ooi on Place Branding, Culture and Sustainability
Teemu Moilanen on Finland, Nation Brands and City Branding
Jordi de San Eugenio Vela on Barcelona, City Branding and Public Diplomacy in Catalonia, Spain
Joao Freire on Place Branding Practices in Portugal and the Middle East
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