nations
Nations, as imagined communities have a strong cultural and political component, which means that strategies used for the brand positioning of destination are not necessarily the most adequate (see our nation branding section for details and examples). The collection of articles below is about national image, reputation and nations as brands.
Pärtel-Peeter Pere on Branding in the Nordics, Nation Brands and Talent Attraction Strategies
Pärtel-Peeter Pere in this interview shares his thoughts on branding in the Nordics, nation brands and talent attraction strategies.
Diane Edwards on Brand Jamaica, Country Branding and Investment Attraction Strategies
Diane Edwards, President of the Jamaica Promotions Corporations, discusses country branding challenges, the power of Jamaica as country-of-origin and its potential to become the business hub of the Caribbean.
3 Nation Branding Pitfalls Country Branding Professionals Should Avoid
Aparna Dutt Sharma discusses three nation branding pitfalls - challenges which country branding professionals frequently encounter in their attempts to position their country favorably in the eyes of potential investors, visitors and global talent.
Paul Temporal on Nation Branding, Country Brands in Asia and Islamic Branding
Paul Temporal, Oxford University Associate Fellow and brand consultant, shares his thoughts on nation branding characteristics, country brands in Asia and the growing market of Islamic branding.
Brand Singapore: Nation Branding After Lee Kuan Yew, In A Divisive World – Book Review
Review of Brand Singapore: Nation Branding after Lee Kuan Yew, in a Divisive World by Buck Song Koh. Essential reading for place branding professionals.
Hume Johnson on Brand Jamaica and Nation Branding in the Americas
Hume Johnson in this interview discusses Brand Jamaica, nation branding challenges and destination branding in the Americas.