City Branding
City branding can be complex, messy and quite a challenge, but in a globalized, ultra-connected world it is also becoming increasingly important. The following articles offer expert insights, case studies and essential information for city branding professionals and researchers, including thoughts on city image and reputation rankings.
Crafting Iconic City Brands: Geerte Udo on Shaping ‘I amsterdam’
Explore Geerte Udo's insights on place branding in this interview, highlighting strategies, challenges, and the future of 'I amsterdam'.
City Observatory – Performance, Brand Strength, Reputation Insights
Analysis and insights on how leading cities perform in rankings and indices - economic performance, city brand strength, reputation.
Giannina Warren on Professionalizing Place Branding
Meet Giannina Warren, expert in place branding with a background in marketing, public relations and brand management. Giannina is launching the world's first MA...
Ryan Short on Placemaking and City Branding Practice in the US
Ryan Short, CEO of CivicBrand, shares his thoughts on Placemaking and City Branding Practice in the US. With insights into community-led place branding.
World Expo: Opportunity for City Branding? Podcast Ep. 14
World expos - are they a good opportunity for city branding, and what are the potential risks? Find out in this Place Brand Leaders podcast episode.
How Economic Development Programs Can Change Perceptions of Places
How can economic development programs change perceptions of place? We asked our panel of place brand experts, who in this post share some innovative examples from around the world.