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Competitive Advantage in Nation and Place Branding: What Makes a Great Nation or Place Brand?

In: Nation and Place Branding

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  • Jose Filipe Torres

    (Bloom Consulting)

  • Richie Karaburun

    (New York University, School of Professional Studies)

Abstract

This chapter explores the fundamentals of competitive advantage in Nation and Place Branding, focusing on the strategic frameworks that drive long-term success. It introduces the Bloom Consulting Central Idea © as the foundation of a strong Nation and Place Brand, and the Bloom Consulting Nation and City Brand Taxonomy Model © to categorize perception elements that shape global perceptions. Finally, it examines brand Touchpoints as the mechanisms that reinforce these elements through policy, digital presence, and experiential interactions. Readers will gain insights into how places can achieve differentiation, consistency, and emotional resonance, sustain branding efforts across political transitions, and institutionalize branding strategies that extend beyond marketing campaigns to drive long-term economic and reputational growth.

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  • Jose Filipe Torres & Richie Karaburun, 2026. "Competitive Advantage in Nation and Place Branding: What Makes a Great Nation or Place Brand?," Springer Books, in: Nation and Place Branding, chapter 0, pages 75-95, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-031-97325-3_3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-97325-3_3
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