Hall of Fame

The TPBO Hall of Fame celebrates individuals who have made a significant impact in their field. Those honored have received three or more independent, blind nominations from their peers, highlighting their exceptional achievements. This recognition showcases their contributions and sets a standard of excellence for others to follow.

Ed Burghard on Brand USA and Strengthening Brand America

Interviews
Ed Burghard (USA) on place branding, Strengthening Brand America, and how economic development professionals can serve the American Dream.

Thebe Ikalafeng on the Branding and Reputation of Africa

Interviews
Intriguing interview with Brand Africa 'guru' Thebe Ikalafeng who shares his thoughts on the branding and reputation of the African continent.

Eduardo Oliveira on Place Branding and Strategic Spatial Planning

Interviews
Eduardo Oliveira in this interview discusses the role of place branding in spatial planning strategies and how social media is used in destination branding.

Cecilia Pasquinelli on Urban Competitiveness and Culture

Interviews
Cecilia Pasquinelli, Postdoctoral Researcher at Gran Sasso Science Institute in Italy, in this interview talks about place branding, geographical associations of brands, urban competitiveness and cultural economy.

Greg Clark on City Branding and Urban Development

Interviews
Greg Clark CBE in this interview discusses city branding and urban development trends, challenges and opportunities, with examples from around the world.

Gary Warnaby on City Marketing and Branding Retail Destinations

Interviews
Learn about city marketing and how to manage and brand retail destinations in cities in this interview with Gary Warnaby, Professor at the Manchester Metropolitan University Business School in the UK.

Nigel Morgan on Destination Brands, Brexit, and Sporting Events

Interviews
Nigel Morgan in this interview shares his thoughts on destination brands, the United Kingdom, Wales and the importance of sporting events for places and their brands.

Crafting Iconic City Brands: Geerte Udo on Shaping ‘I amsterdam’

Interviews
Explore Geerte Udo's insights on place branding in this interview, highlighting strategies, challenges, and the future of 'I amsterdam'.

Emma Björner on Sustainable Tourism and Place Branding

Interviews
Emma Björner shares her insights on city branding practices in China and how to involve relevant stakeholders meaningfully into place branding and sustainable tourism initiatives.

Ares Kalandides on Place Management and Urban Planning

Interviews
INPOLIS CEO Ares Kalandides - director of the Institute of Place Management at MMU - on place branding, economic development and Berlin.

Maria Lypiatska on Leading Brand Ukraine with Resilience and Vision

Interviews
Discover how Maria Lypiatska, Head of Brand Ukraine, navigates the challenges of nation branding during crisis. Interview.

Clare Dewhirst on City Nation Place Global 2024 & 10 Years of Place Branding

Conferences
Explore what to expect at City Nation Place Global 2024. Clare Dewhirst shares key themes and reflects on ten years of place branding.
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