Articles & Expert Opinions
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How cities become brands: developing city brands purposefully and thoughtfully
06 January 2025
This empirical study explains how city branding enhances a city’s competitive advantage, attracting capital and talent by showcasing uniqueness and reputation. It stresses integrated strategy and resident participation to ensure sustainable brand growth.
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Visibility and Influence in Digital Social Relations: Towards a New Symbolic Capital?
08 May 2025
This cutting-edge study positions digital visibility and influence as a form of symbolic capital—a true intangible asset. It demonstrates how content credibility, trust, network size, and engagement build influence that translates into real-world leverage and social standing
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Cultural Diversity and Its Impact on Governance
15 Dec 2021
This paper examines how cultural diversity affects institutional quality metrics, grounding narrative governance in empirical governance indicators.
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Economic & Social Impact of Cultural and Creative Sectors
24 August 2021
Cultural industries don’t just entertain, they build identity. Brands that align with cultural narratives see deeper audience trust and cross-border resonance. This report proves how creativity and culture are core marketing assets in modern economies.
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City Marketing Embedded in Governance Strategy
20 May 2020
This article explores how cities integrate branding and marketing within broader governance strategies to attract investment, tourism, and social capital.
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Building legacy through brand change: Insights from multigenerational family businesses
01 March 2025
When families intentionally highlight their heritage and values in branding, they unlock a powerful emotional driver: brand identification. This connection has been proven to increase loyalty, engagement, and long-term brand equity.