Research Updates

Tackling Urban Development Challenges – The Metro Matrix Method

Population growth means pressure for urban centers. Svetlana Masjutina presents the Metro Matrix method by Pedro Orbiz as one way to tackle the urban development challenge.

Digital Diplomacy: National Broadcasting, Social Media and the Role of Social Mediators

Digital diplomacy expert Guy Golan shares research insights into how nations use broadcasting & social media like Twitter, and the role of social mediators.

City Reputation Ranking 2015 – World’s Strongest City Brands

City Reputation Ranking 2015 - Reputation Institute's Fernando Prado on this year's strongest city brands, trends and the City RepTrak methodology.

City Branding and Media Portrayal of Chinese Mega-Cities

Research insights by Emma Björner and Efe Sevin on city branding and media portrayal of mega-cities in China.

Research Insight: Key City Branding Challenges in Europe

Summary of research by Teemu Moilanen on key city branding challenges in Europe, a paper published in the Place Branding and Public Diplomacy Journal.

10 Years of Place Branding and Public Diplomacy Research

A short reflection on 10 years of the Place Branding and Public Diplomacy journal and summary of the three most popular research articles.

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