City Reputation: Insights, Benchmarking and Strategies

City reputation: how does a city gain a favorable reputation? And what can urban leaders do to overcome a negative image or reputation? Which cities have the strongest reputation? And how can you measure city image?

Those and similar questions are the focus of this special page on city reputation.

One of our most popular posts on the topic so far: City reputation rankings: four cities we love for their sustainability.

Our latest posts on city image:


City guides

You’d like to know how a specific city performs in terms of its reputation? In our city observatory you’ll find guides with snapshots of latest studies and indices on the economic performance, brand image and reputation of many cities.


City reputation knowledge partner wanted!

Your firm is a leader in advising city governments, economic development units, placemaking or talent attraction specialists on city reputation? You’d like to contribute expertise and insights? Then we’d love to hear from you! Contact us