Place Branding and Public Diplomacy
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Places and People Through Insightful Scholarship
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Place Branding Strategies:
Researching how places develop and implement branding strategies to enhance their attractiveness, competitiveness, and distinctiveness in the global arena. - Public Diplomacy Practices:
Exploring the role of public diplomacy in shaping and influencing perceptions of places, including the use of cultural diplomacy, soft power, and citizen engagement. - Sustainability in Place Branding:
Investigating the integration of sustainable practices and concepts into branding efforts, emphasizing the importance of environmental and social considerations. - Cultural Identity and Place Perception:
Examining how cultural identity influences the branding of places and the perceptions of both residents and visitors, particularly in the context of heritage and local narratives. - Digital and Social Media Impact:
Analyzing the impact of digital technology and social media on place branding efforts, including the role of online engagement and content creation.
Trending and Emerging
- AI and Digital Diplomacy:
There is a rising interest in the intersection of artificial intelligence and digital diplomacy, exploring how technology can enhance diplomatic engagement and influence place branding strategies. - Inclusivity and Diversity in Branding:
A growing emphasis on inclusive branding practices that consider diverse voices and perspectives, particularly in urban contexts and marginalized communities. - Crisis and Conflict Branding:
Research focusing on branding strategies during crises or conflicts is increasingly relevant, particularly in the context of geopolitical tensions and public perceptions during wartime. - Sustainable and Resilient Branding:
Emerging themes around sustainability and resilience in place branding reflect a shift towards practices that prioritize environmental consciousness and community well-being. - Experiential Branding:
An increasing focus on experiential branding, where the actual experiences of residents and visitors play a central role in shaping place identity and reputation.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Nation Branding:
There is a noticeable decrease in studies focused solely on traditional nation branding approaches, as the field shifts towards more integrated and multifaceted branding strategies that consider local contexts and stakeholder engagement. - Static Place Branding Models:
Research that relies on static models of place branding is becoming less prominent, with a growing emphasis on dynamic and adaptable frameworks that reflect the changing nature of globalization and audience perceptions. - Generic Public Diplomacy Strategies:
Studies that address generic or one-size-fits-all public diplomacy strategies are declining, as there is a greater need for tailored approaches that consider specific cultural, economic, and political contexts. - Overemphasis on Economic Outcomes:
Research focusing solely on the economic impacts of place branding is waning, with a shift towards understanding broader social and cultural implications. - Historical Case Studies:
While historical perspectives remain important, there has been a decline in the publication of case studies that do not connect with contemporary issues or current branding practices.
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