📣 November Update: Picture #Tilburg, a city in the Netherlands that thrives on creativity and innovation. Known for its arts and cultural scene, Tilburg is home to artists, students, and entrepreneurs alike, all of whom shape its unique identity. Join Marc Meeuwis and Martin Boisen as they guide us through #inTilburg ’s transformation and tell the story of a city on the rise. In other news, we’re thrilled to welcome C Studios to our network. With a reputation for digital storytelling, they’re helping destinations stand out on the global stage. This month, we also spotlight two remarkable leaders: Mary Harris and Steve Duncan, both making significant contributions to place branding. Mary, CEO of Bird Global Advisory, and Steve, Managing Director of C Studios, bring fresh perspectives to the ever-evolving challenges of promoting places people love. And we’ve relaunched the #PlaceBrandLeadersPodcast in a new conversational format! With our virtual co-hosts Anna and David, recent episodes dive into Mercer’s Cost of Living ranking, the Global Financial Centres Index, and what makes Brands New Zealand and South Africa tick. Tune in for new perspectives on today’s biggest place branding topics. Thank you to Alexander Crawford, Gerrit Kruger, and our expert community for supporting our projects, including our recent report for the City of #Lausanne (thanks Fabrice Bernard). We’re looking forward to continuing this journey with you—discovering the stories, people, and ideas that make places thrive. With Love from Switzerland (&Around the World), the TPBO Team
The Place Brand Observer
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Boutique Swiss publisher & advisory for place branding success: stories, benchmarking, and expert insights.
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As a boutique publisher and advisory made with love in Switzerland, TPBO leverages over a decade of experience and a global network of experts to empower cities, regions, and countries to grow and thrive. Driven by passion and purpose, we offer strategic storytelling, insightful research, and our Place Brand Observatory to provide the tools and expertise needed for successful place branding worldwide.
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Silvana Fabeiro
I help organizations with Digital Project Management and Communications | Writer | Passionate about Place Branding and Cities
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Fascinating insights from strong leaders of places that have inspired us this year 🌟 #CNPGlobal24 #placebranding Rossana Dresdner Cid
London & Partners’ Laura Citron OBE joined us at #CNPGlobal24 to share five instances where they challenged their thinking and re-developed their approach. For example, following the Brexit vote, the team knew they needed to change the way they operated to keep London top of mind. In particular, they shifted to measuring the additional economic growth that they bought to the city, that wouldn’t have happened if they hadn’t intervened. While it made targets much tougher, it put the focus on the value-add, and ensured they knew that their metrics were bullet proof to defend investment into their organisation. Laura wrapped up by sharing five key learnings from their journey over the past decade: 💡 Measure the difference that you’re really making - and don’t be afraid to be honest about where you’re making difference and where you’re not. It’s better to have a small number that’s real, rather than a big number that’s not. 💡 Think about scale in market and where you can deliver meaningful impact 💡 True partnership takes effort, compromise, and humility – it can be hard to give up control, but it can deliver huge benefits. 💡 Know when a brand is ready to retire 💡 Keep trying new things. Don’t be afraid to do something different. Following Laura’s presentation, we heard from Kaitlin Eskelson, MPA, Visit Salt Lake, Rossana Dresdner Cid, Marca Chile, and Asbjørn Overgaard, Copenhagen Capacity, to understand how place leaders are securing themselves as the top table for decision-making. There was lots to learn from the conversation that spanned stakeholder management, media relations, data, and more, but here are just a few of the highlights: 💡 Be action orientated. Focus on data that is succinct and provides a path forwards. 💡 Understand what your stakeholders’ priorities are and invest in research that helps you demonstrate impact in a way that is meaningful to your partners. 💡 Collaboration requires a new way of working, but it unlocks new budgets, creativity, and energy to drive your strategy 💡 Create your seat at the table. There's no substitute for having a body in the room where the decision are being made. 💡 At the end of the day, stakeholder management is a people business. It's the human interaction that makes those relationships thrive - but don't afraid to be a resource for them. It's hugely valuable to be the organisation that partners come to for data or support with media relations. https://lnkd.in/d8S2JKZ #nationbranding #citybranding #placebranding
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This is a well-deserved recognition for a person who has shown the power of place branding in the most difficult circumstances. Congratulations, Maria Lypiatska. To all our partners and friends participating in the City Nation Place forum in London today, we wish you inspiring sessions and rewarding conversations! #CNPGlobal24 #placebranding
Over the past ten years, the City Nation Place team has recognised that great place brand leaders have to develop a multiple set of skills – creativity, bravery, patience, diplomacy, and determination, amongst others – which is why we’re delighted to announce that Maria Lypiatska, BRAND UKRAINE, is the first winner of our City Nation Place Leadership Award. “In times of crisis, all you have left is your values. They are the foundation on which we built our national identity. In the face of war, conflict, and multiple crisis, values-driven nation branding is a compass or guiding light to help navigate this uncertainty,” Maria shared as she collected the award. Here’s what our #CNPAwards judges had to say… Maria Lypiatska has exemplified a place-led vision through her leadership of Brand Ukraine, an organisation she founded just two weeks before the full-scale Russian invasion. Despite the challenges of leading in a time of war, her vision and strategic direction have delivered impactful, nation-wide and international initiatives aimed at shaping Ukraine’s positive global image. Her vision for Ukraine transcends the narrative of war. Focusing on the country’s strengths – its people, culture, innovation, and natural beauty – Maria’s leadership has demonstrated innovative and clever marketing thinking that every place can learn from and ensured that her country is admired, respected and supported by people and governments around the world.
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🌍 Which cities are leading the way in sustainable tourism? Our new article highlights the 2024 Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index, showing how city destinations are pushing for a greener, more responsible tourism industry. Find out which cities are setting the bar and the steps they’re taking toward a more sustainable future. This is a must-read for professionals in place branding, tourism, and destination management. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/dNpWFWR2 Let’s celebrate the cities making a difference and learn from their efforts! #SustainableTourism #CityBranding #DestinationManagement Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) Guy Bigwood, FIEMA Sustainability Leaders United City Destinations Alliance | CityDNA
2024 GDS Index: World’s Top Destinations for Sustainable Tourism
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📱 *How can social media be effectively leveraged for place branding?* Our expert panel shares strategies that can elevate your place brand through social media. Key Takeaways: 1. Monitor social media to gain valuable insights. 2. Engage with online communities for strategic direction. 3. Use AI tools and data analysis for targeted branding. Discover actionable tips and expert advice from Gustavo Koniszczer of FutureBrand Hispanic America, Robert Govers of Anholt & Co., Steve Noakes, José Pablo Arango Calle, Dr Hila Oren and Hjörtur Smárason: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dfPCwd29 #PlaceBranding #SocialMedia #CommunityEngagement #UserGeneratedContent #Storytelling #DataDrivenStrategies #ExpertInsights
How to Use Social Media for Effective Place Branding
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Save the date, next year's International Place Branding Association (IPBA) conference will take place in Manchester! At TPBO we take pride in supporting this academic Association and its mission to bring together and share latest insights into #placebranding.
🎉 As the 8th Annual Conference of the International Place Branding Association (IPBA) in Bangkok comes to a close, we want to extend a warm invitation to join us next year in Manchester! The 9th IPBA Conference will be hosted by Manchester Metropolitan University, 29-31 October 2025. 🗓️ Save the date!
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🎙️ Exciting Update from the Place Brand Leaders Podcast! We’re thrilled to announce that we've redesigned our podcast page, now easily accessible via the Audio menu on our website, PlaceBrandObserver.com (and through your favourite podcast app)! Why do we do this podcast? At The Place Brand Observer, we believe in the power of storytelling to connect communities, foster understanding, and inspire positive change. Our mission is to highlight the key aspects of place branding while sharing insights from industry experts. We’re passionate about showcasing cities, regions, and countries that excel in using place branding for their economic and community development. With the introduction of our new conversational style, we aim to create a more enjoyable and personal connection with our audience. 👉 Check out our latest episodes: Episode 18: Spotlight on #NewZealand In this episode, we discuss New Zealand’s distinctive brand story and global reputation. We also hear from David Downs, CEO of New Zealand Story, about his insights and experiences. Tune in to find out what sets New Zealand apart! Episode 17: Mercer Cost of Living Ranking 2024 In this episode, we review the Mercer Cost of Living Ranking 2024. We highlight which cities are currently the most expensive to live in, discuss the factors affecting these rankings, and look at important trends for expats and employers to consider. 🎧 We invite you to listen to these episodes and discover how place branding shapes our communities and influences the world around us. 🔗 Listen to the podcast here! https://lnkd.in/dRaeMGe We’d love to hear your thoughts on the new design and our recent episodes. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us grow and improve! #PlaceBranding #Podcast #Redesign #NewEpisodes #ConversationalStyle #Audio #Community
Place Brand Leaders Podcast | TPBO
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🌟 Nominate Your Place Brand Impact Champion of the Year! Since 2014, TPBO has mapped a growing universe of place branding professionals, featuring over 480 Impact Makers (academics and practitioners) on our website, PlaceBrandObserver.com—including our Hall of Fame, highlighting some particularly bright stars. Now, we’re expanding this initiative to find 2024’s Impact Champion—an individual whose visionary work, innovation, or community impact has truly inspired you this year. Nominate someone who deserves recognition for their contributions in 2024! This is their chance to be featured in our Place Brand Leaders Yearbook—and online. 🔗 Nominate here: https://lnkd.in/d2D9yaWC 📅 Deadline: 30 November 2024 #PlaceBranding #ImpactChampions #CommunityLeaders #InspireChange #TPBO Adam Mikolajczyk Andrew Hoyne Anupam Yog Aparna Dutt Sharma Bill Baker Bill Geist Rick Buck Song Koh Cecilia Cassinger Cecilia Pasquinelli Chris Wade FIPM Ed Burghard Efe Sevin Gary Warnaby Günter Soydanbay Gustavo Koniszczer Dr Hila Oren Hjörtur Smárason Hong Fan Inga Hlin Palsdottir Jaume Marin - PhD Jeannette Hanna Dr. Jens Thraenhart Joao Freire José Pablo Arango Calle Juan Carlos Belloso Konrad Jagodzinski Magdalena Florek Malcolm Allan
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Here's an event to bookmark for early next year. In times of (too much) hard power and conflicts, #softpower is becoming one essential ingredient to bring it all together again. Stellar lineup of speakers. TPBO's Florian Kaefer will participate in a session about #placebranding and #sustainability - more soon. And we will launch the 2025 Place Brand Leaders Yearbook right there, in London 🎉 Plus, we'll be on stage for the inaugural Place Brand Impact Story Awards! We have received some fascinating submissions. Which will the jury select as the top story? Watch this space ✨
Registrations are now open for the Brand Finance Global Soft Power Summit 2025, taking place on the 19th and 20th of February at the QEII Centre in London. This year’s theme, Responding to the Crisis of Globalisation, will explore how nations can harness Soft Power to bridge divides and reconnect a fragmented world. We are pleased to announce John Kerry, 68th U.S. Secretary of State, as our keynote speaker, who will share his perspectives on the evolving role of Soft Power in international relations and global business. For details on how to register for in-person or online attendance, click the link below. #SoftPower https://lnkd.in/e2QPGiy2
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🌍 Global Financial Centres Index 2024: How Does Your City Rank? #London, #New York, and #Singapore lead the latest Global Financial Centres Index by Z/Yen, ranking 121 cities globally for their financial competitiveness. As economic pressures shift, this index provides essential insights into the resilience and strengths of finance hubs around the world. Explore the GFCI 2024 ranking and trends: https://lnkd.in/dr3Xi_r2 #GlobalFinance #FinancialCentres #GFCI #TPBO #EconomicDevelopment #FDI Z/Yen Group Limited City of London Corporation London Councils New York City Council gov.sg WAIPA
GFCI36 Global Financial Centres Index Update 2024
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