Aparna Sharma
Brand Asia at World Economic Forum Davos: Underpitched or Overplayed?
India nation brand expert Aparna Sharma reflects on the role of Brand Asia at the World Economic Forum in Davos, calling for a more nuanced, strategic approach to country promotion and brand positioning.
Brand China: The Chinese Dragon – Benign or Enflamed?
Do we visualize Brand China as a success story that has cleverly packaged its brand power? Aparna Sharma on China's nation branding and country image.
Tourism Brands and Destination Marketing Campaigns in Asia
India nation brand expert Aparna Sharma discusses tourism campaigns in Asia, the need for nations to remain competitive in a saturated market and the importance to communicate their place authentically.
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).
India: From Nation Branding to State Branding and Competitive Federalism
India nation brand expert Aparna Sharma discusses how Indian states have begun to develop their own brands and to position themselves internationally as business hubs, leading to representations of state and nation next to each other at important events, such as Davos.
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.