City Marketing
City marketing can be a tough job in a globalized world where major cities compete with each other for visitors, investment, MICE. The purpose of this collection of research insights, best practice examples and expert advice is to help city marketers stay up to date on latest developments.
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How the German City of Bielefeld Used Participatory City Branding Strategies for its Rebranding
Learn how the German city of Bielefeld used participatory city branding strategies for its rebranding and for building a strong city brand which allows it to connect residents with businesses and visitors.
How the Oslo Brand Toolbox Supports the City Branding of the Norwegian Capital
The Oslo Brand Toolbox is an innovative city branding strategy and example worth following. Oslo Brand Manager Tone-Lise Vilje in this case study tells us how the Oslo Brand Toolbox works, and how it supports the Norwegian capital's economic development and talent attraction ambitions.
Mariette du Toit-Helmbold on Destination Marketing Strategies, Travel Trends and Brand South Africa
Mariette du Toit-Helmbold of Destinate and former CEO of Cape Town Tourism, in this interview discusses destination marketing strategies, travel trends and the evolution of Brand South Africa.
Top 5 City Branding Case Studies and Examples To Learn From: How They Do It
Here's our top five of city branding case studies and examples published by The Place Brand Observer so far. City branding strategies to learn from.
8 City Marketing Trends and Developments to Watch
City marketing practice is undergoing significant changes. Here eight trends in 2017, as suggested in the book titled Städte als Marken: Herausforderungen und Horizonte (Cities as Brands: Challenges and Perspectives).
Günter Soydanbay on How to Succeed in City Branding, with Lessons from Turkey
Günter Soydanbay in this interview discusses city branding challenges and approaches, and shares valuable insights from his work with cities such as Izmir and Gaziantep in Turkey.