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Why Chinese Cities Need More City Branding: Example Ningbo

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Ramon Thomas on why Chinese cities, such as Ningbo, should focus more on strategic city branding to benefit from international recognition on top of their strong economic development performance.
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Northamptonshire: Example of a County and Destination in Need of Strategic Place Brand Management

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Shalini Bisani discusses the state of Northamptonshire, image and identity, and why the county needs a strategic approach to regional brand development and destination management.
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How Sustainable Urbanisation and Place Branding Shape Cities in Southeast Asia

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Sustainable urban development and place branding are on the rise in major cities across Southeast Asia, reports Dominic Mason from Singapore.
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Business Improvement Districts Explained: What BIDs Mean And Why They Matter

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Business Improvement District (BID): Learn about what BIDs are, how they work and why they matter.
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7 Placemaking and Visitor Experience Lessons from Eastern Europe

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Christopher Hire on placemaking, city branding and visitor experience in Eastern European cities: challenges and opportunities.
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City Branding Challenges: 4 Lessons from Hamburg, Germany

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Sebastian Zenker discusses four city branding challenges and the lessons learned during his work with the city of Hamburg in northern Germany, Europe.
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