Country Brands Asia: Bhutan – A Demure Brand

Nation brand expert Aparna Sharma visits the country of Bhutan to explore "Brand Bhutan" and its guiding principle, Gross National Happiness (GNH).

How LIKE BERLIN Helps Residents Express their View on City Identity

In this guest post Dirk Krischenowski, CEO and founder of dotBERLIN, discusses how cities can give their residents a voice and a platform to share their view on the city's identity, using the example of a city marketing initiative in Berlin, Germany.

Brazil, Olympics, Media Representation: Wild Like the Jungle?

Brazil place brand expert Caio Esteves reflects on stereotypical media representations, the country image of Brazil and the country's unconsolidated national identity.

Why Monocle’s 25 Most Liveable Cities List is my Favourite City Ranking

Place brand expert Svetlana Masjutina explains why Monocle Magazine's annual 25 Most Liveable Cities list is her favorite city ranking. Learn about the 2016 winners, rising stars and which cities could do more for their livability and sustainability.

Brexit And Its Implications: View From India

Implications of Brexit on India and its relations with the UK is the focus of this article by nation brand and country-of-origin expert Aparna Sharma.

BREXIT: Consequences for UK Country Image, Nation Brand and Europe

Brexit and its consequences: World's leading experts in country image and nation brands on what Brexit means for the United Kingdom and Europe.

Major Sporting Events and Place Reputation: Why did Brazil Miss the Shot?

Major sporting events and the reputation of Brazil are the topic of this guest post by Professor Marco Ocke, Researcher and Advisor in Place Marketing at the School of Business and Economics, University of Sao Paulo.

Mercer Quality of Living Ranking 2016: European Cities, Personal Safety

Key insights from the Mercer Quality of Living Ranking 2016: European cities lead, while personal safety has become a crucial factor for livability scores.

Some Thoughts on Country Brand and Reputation of France

Place marketing expert Christophe Alaux shares his thoughts on the country brand of France France, which he sees threatened by complacency.

2015 City Brands Index – Reputation Ranking by Anholt-Gfk Roper

2015 edition of the city brands index by Anholt-Gfk Roper sees Paris top, before London and New York City. Our summary of the biannual reputation ranking.

City Reputation Rankings: Four Cities We Love For Their Sustainability

Learn about city reputation rankings linked to sustainability: Copenhagen, Stockholm, Vienna, Vancouver world's 'greenest' and most reputable cities.

2015 UNWTO & WTM Destination Branding Summit – Key Insights

Key insights from the 2015 UNWTO Tourism Ministers Destination Branding Summit at World Travel Market (WTM) in London. Moderated by CNN.

New Ranking Presents World’s Top 100 Green Destinations

Introducing the TOP 100 Green Destinations Ranking - a new benchmark and assessment initiative aimed at helping destinations to improve their sustainability.

Key Destination Marketing Challenges in 2015

Exclusive insights into destination marketing challenges and trends shared by Michael Gehrisch, President of Destination Marketing Association Intl. (DMAI)

Thoughts on Country Brand India – National Image and Reputation

Nation branding expert Aparna Sharma shares her thoughts on the country brand India, its national image and reputation as manufacturer and service provider.

10 Reputation Management Trends Place Branding Pros Need to Know

10 reputation management trends place branding and marketing professionals need to know. Key insights from 2015 report by the Reputation Institute.