16 episodes

Place Brand Leaders Podcast, by The Place Brand Observer, explores the world of place branding with a focus on influential figures, sustainable practices, and impactful stories. In each episode, Florian Kaefer talks with leading professionals or explores strategies aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The podcast highlights responsible approaches to place branding, offering insights and practical advice for those involved in place making and shaping. It's a resource for understanding the nuances of creating positive and sustainable change in locations worldwide.

Place Brand Leaders Podcast Florian Kaefer

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Place Brand Leaders Podcast, by The Place Brand Observer, explores the world of place branding with a focus on influential figures, sustainable practices, and impactful stories. In each episode, Florian Kaefer talks with leading professionals or explores strategies aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The podcast highlights responsible approaches to place branding, offering insights and practical advice for those involved in place making and shaping. It's a resource for understanding the nuances of creating positive and sustainable change in locations worldwide.

    10 Years of TPBO & What's Next - Place Brand Leaders Episode 16

    10 Years of TPBO & What's Next - Place Brand Leaders Episode 16

    Welcome to the first episode of Season 3 and our 16th episode overall on the Place Brand Leaders Podcast. This time, we're celebrating The Place Brand Observer's 10th anniversary. Join Florian Kaefer, founder of TPBO, as he looks back over ten years of place branding and discusses what's coming next.

    • 9 min
    Essential Costa Rica: A Decade of Successful Country Branding

    Essential Costa Rica: A Decade of Successful Country Branding

    Join me on the latest episode (#15) of the Place Brand Leaders podcast,  where I had the pleasure of chatting with Adriana Acosta, the head of  international promotion at PROCOMER in Costa Rica, about the remarkable  success of the nation's country brand strategy - Essential Costa Rica.  In this captivating conversation, we delve into the 10-year journey of  Essential Costa Rica, exploring its achievements, challenges, and future  aspirations. Discover what makes Costa Rica's approach to place  branding so unique and effective, as we discuss the program's emphasis  on sustainability, innovation, and stakeholder collaboration. We also  explore how Essential Costa Rica has played a pivotal role in  establishing Costa Rica as a leading destination for tourism,  investment, and trade. So, whether you're a seasoned place branding  professional or simply fascinated by the world of destination marketing,  this is an episode you won't want to miss. Tune in now as we shine a Spotlight on Costa Rica!

    • 12 min
    World Expos a City Branding Opportunity? Place Brand Leaders Ep. 14

    World Expos a City Branding Opportunity? Place Brand Leaders Ep. 14

    A quick summer update on latest happenings at The Place Brand Observer. And we dive into the topic of World Expos, rediscovering insights shared by Magdalena Florek and Marta Hereźniak earlier on the opportunities and potential risks of hosting a World Expo. Happy listening!

    • 10 min
    How Sustainability Impacts Country Brands - Place Brand Leaders Ep. 13

    How Sustainability Impacts Country Brands - Place Brand Leaders Ep. 13

    How does sustainability impact place brands, soft power, location reputation? Tune in as Florian Kaefer shares insights from a recent expert panel session on sustainability and place branding, together with his thoughts and research findings on the perceived credibility and potential vulnerability of New Zealand's "clean, green" image and "100% Pure" brand positioning.

    • 9 min
    Place Branding Priorities 2022 - Place Brand Leaders Ep. 12

    Place Branding Priorities 2022 - Place Brand Leaders Ep. 12

    What are the key trends and priorities which will impact the work of place brand managers in 2022? We asked our panel of place brand specialists.

    • 14 min
    How to Measure Place Branding Success - Place Brand Leaders Ep. 11

    How to Measure Place Branding Success - Place Brand Leaders Ep. 11

    How to measure the success - effectiveness and impact - of place branding programs? Our panel of experts has some good ideas, which I share with you in this shortcast episode. You will also find this summary (starting on page 25) in An Insider's Guide to Place Branding: Shaping the Identity and Reputation of Cities, Regions and Countries (Springer, 2021).

    • 9 min

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