Who Is WhoInsight Partners

At TPBO, we take pride in partnering with organisations that exemplify excellence, innovation, and best practices in place branding, placemaking, and place marketing.

As an independent platform, we serve as a trusted resource for highlighting the insights and solutions of leading agencies and experts shaping the field: organisations that set global benchmarks for strategic, forward-thinking place development. Together, we aim to advance the practice of place branding by fostering knowledge exchange, collaboration, and real-world impact.

If you are interested in editorial partnership or looking to connect with top-tier agencies or professionals who share these values, we would be happy to hear from you.

Insight Partners:

The world’s leading independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy, which publishes the Nation Brands report on the top 100 most valuable country brands and the Global Soft Power Index – the world’s most comprehensive research study on perceptions of soft power.

Title Sponsor of the Place Brand Leaders Yearbook series


HQ in London with offices around the world

Place Brand Valuation & Reputation Management | Agency Showcase | Website

C Studios

C-Studios-logo-marketing-places-globally

C Studios is a marketing communications agency specializing in investment promotion, talent attraction, and trade promotion. They help destinations thrive globally by creating strategies and campaigns to attract investment, talent, and trade. Their mission extends beyond marketing to foster sustainable economic growth and cross-border understanding.


Amsterdam, Netherlands

Place Markting & Talent Attraction | Agency Showcase | Website

MPege

Mpege Place Branding Agency Sweden

Mpege Place Branding Agency - led by Michael Persson Gripkow - partners with cities, regions, and businesses to shape place brand strategies that strengthen identity, attract talent, and foster investment.

With expertise in turning insights into action, helping places and organizations stand out in an increasingly competitive world.


Stockholm, Sweden

Place Branding & Brand Management | Website

Specializes in tourism and events strategy, planning, and evaluation. It works with tourism authorities, event owners and councils to plan events that engage locals, drive visitation and encourage investment. The company’s place-based events approach helps put communities on the map.


Melbourne, Australia

Tourism & Events | Agency showcase | Website

How Can We Help?

Looking for expert support to strengthen your place brand, attract investment, or engage your community? We'd be happy to introduce you to our partner network of trusted agencies and consultants around the world — specialists in strategy, storytelling, design, research, and more.

Let us know what you’re working on, and we’ll point you in the right direction. Contact us.