Nation Branding
Nation Branding is a concept often misunderstood by political leaders as a magical wand through which marketing techniques could be used to “fix” the tarnished image of their nation in order to attract investment, visitors or skilled labor. (Un)fortunately, things aren’t that easy. The following articles offer summaries of latest research and reflections on the brand positioning and reputation of nations, often linked to public diplomacy.
Quo Vadis? Ioulia Elmatzoglou on Nation Branding and Brand EU
Ioulia Elmatzoglou shares her research insights into how nation branding practice is changing, and how it is used to support the image and brand of the European Union.
Robert A. Saunders on Screen Tourism, Nation Branding and the Nordic Noir Effect
Robert A. Saunders, shares his insights into the importance of TV series and screen tourism for economic development, soft power and nation branding.
Brand Singapore and Nation Branding Post-Covid-19: In Conversation with Buck Song Koh
Brand Singapore: what makes it stand out from its peers, and what will nation branding look like after the coronavirus pandemic? TPBO caught up with Buck Song Koh to find out.
Daniel Valverde on Costa Rica’s Country Branding Strategy
Daniel Valverde Bagnarello on Costa Rica's country branding strategy and how the nation is successfully linking its brand proposition with values of sustainability and climate emergency mitigation.
David Haigh on the Meaning and Valuation of Nation Brands and Soft Power
David Haigh of Brand Finance, on current trends and developments in nation brand valuation and soft power performance.
Jason McGrath on Measuring the Perceptions and Brands of Cities and Countries
Jason McGrath of Ipsos on how cities and countries can determine and improve their brand and reputation; the importance of sustainability and how to communicate well in times of crisis.