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How-to articles and case studies sharing best-practice approaches to all elements of place branding and marketing.

‘Do people still use Google?’ and other common questions from place leaders

Every week, place marketing leaders across tourism and economic development ask the same questions: Does SEO still matter? How do we rank in the age of AI search? What metrics actually prove our impact? The digital landscape has shifted dramatically. In this article, Brianna Vetrano breaks down the 6 most common questions place brands are asking right now and how to adjust your digital strategy to stay visible in an AI-driven world.

label_outline DataAI & Technology

How place branding can find common ground in a divided era

We’ve often said that a place brand should provide a unifying narrative for a community, but how can you achieve this if your community doesn’t feel united? While there is no silver bullet to this, six expert place practitioners shared their insight into how place brand and marketing teams can navigate political division within their community.

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What does Generative Engine Optimisation mean for place branding and place marketing?

The new challenge for place brand and marketing teams is this: How do you make sure that the information surfaced about your place by AI is accurate and on brand? Here are the areas you should be prioritising to adapt to the new era of Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO).

label_outline Destination MarketingDigital ReputationInvestment PromotionAI & Technology