Learn about latest city identity research insights, expert opinion and examples of city identity work for city marketing from around the world.
In this guest contribution, Michał Basiński of Synergia Lublin shares insights into the company’s analysis of Warsaw’s strengths and weaknesses as a city brand: the first step of any successful place brand management strategy.
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Consol Vancells Casanova shares how the image and identity of Barcelona have changed over the years, and why co-creation and storytelling are especially important for city branding, following the COVID-pandemic.
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Ruya Yuksel in this interview looks at city branding from an urban sociology point of view, reminds us of the role of identity with place brands, and explains why consistency and long-term thinking are the key to success.
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Begüm Tatari in this interview shares her experience of helping the Turkish city of Izmir with its city branding strategy and implementing its city marketing, especially the bid to be host city of the EXPO 2020.
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Todd Babiak of the Story Engine in this interview illustrates how storytelling can lead to meaningful and successful place branding, and how local communities can benefit from it by feeling more connected and empowered.
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