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

Juan Carlos Belloso on City Branding and the Case of Barcelona

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Juan Carlos Belloso discusses city branding, Brand Barcelona and why good leadership is crucial for place branding success.
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Robert Govers on Place Branding Theory and Practice

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Learn about the past and future of place branding theory and practice in this interview with city, country reputation scholar and advisor Robert Govers.
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Malcolm Allan on City Branding and Placemaking in Great Britain

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Place branding expert Malcolm Allan of Place Matters in the UK in this interview shares his experience and thoughts on city development and destination branding.
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Bill Baker on Destination Branding for Small Cities

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Place branding expert Bill Baker on his bestselling book, Destination Branding for Small Cities, plus exclusive insights into his work.
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Ari-Veikko Anttiroiko on City Branding as Strategic Management Tool for Local Governments

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Finnish researcher and academic Ari-Veikko Anttiroiko in this interview discusses his most recent book "The Political Economy of City Branding" (Routledge).
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Simon Anholt on Governments, Nations, Responsibility

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TED talk by Simon Anholt on governments, country reputation and why countries and nations need to act as responsible, caring members of global community.
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