City Brand Leaders
Discover exclusive insights from city branding and city marketing experts worldwide. Explore trends and strategies shaping the future, featuring peer-nominated professionals selected by invitation only.
Luuk Helleman on How The Hague Is Rethinking City Branding
Luuk Helleman on how The Hague balances international ambition, local identity and resident pride through place branding.
Katarina Thorstensson on Gothenburg, Sustainable Destination Development, and Growing Better
Katarina Thorstensson of Göteborg & Co reflects on seven consecutive years at the top of the Global Destination Sustainability Index, and what it really takes to combine tourism growth with long-term responsibility.
Todd Babiak on the Gold Coast’s Place Brand, Resident Listening and Stewardship Over Promotion
How Brand Gold Coast built its place brand from the inside out — Todd Babiak on resident listening, city identity, and the long game of stewardship.
Montserrat Puig on Barcelona, Talent, and the Real Work Behind Innovation Ecosystems
Interview with Montserrat Puig on Barcelona, talent attraction, and the real work behind innovation ecosystems.
Maria Hardenberger Sverka on Branding Greater Copenhagen Region
Maria Hardenberger Sverka of Copenhagen Capacity on branding the Greater Copenhagen Region through governance, credibility, and everyday quality of life.
Inge van Roij & Marcel Tabbers on Defining a New City Brand of Venlo in the Netherlands
Inge van Roij & Marcel Tabbers introduce Venlo’s new city brand — built on community, entrepreneurship, and celebrating life.