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.
Ed Burghard on Brand USA and Strengthening Brand America
Mihalis Kavaratzis on How to Succeed in Place Marketing
Hila Oren on Placemaking, City Branding and the Reputation of Tel Aviv
Magdalena Florek on City Branding and Destination Marketing
Maria Cristina Paganoni on City Branding and New Media
Megan Epler Wood on Pioneering Ecotourism and Championing Tourism Sustainability
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