In four decades, Idanha-a-Nova lost about 70% of its population, dropping from more than 35,000 residents to about 8,000. Along with this huge demographic problem, Idanha and the rural world faced a not inconsiderable set of negative perceptions about rurality and country life. So how do you overturn these stereotypes and reverse decades of population decline?

Discover Harlow Place Brand of the Year

Entered by Harlow District Council

The place branding strategy of Eindhoven is a long term project: to serve the community of Eindhoven and to raise self-esteem of the inhabitants as well as creating economic value and make local society future proof. Discover how here.

University District Place Brand of the Year

Entered by West Campus Development Trust

Barcelona Place Brand of the Year

Entered by Barcelona City Council

Talent is a constant challenge for cities - but Copenhagen had a novel response which asked coders "Do you speak our language?"

Instagram is the second-most consulted social media platform that people use while they’replanning travel, and they wanted to leverage this inspirational power of Instagram to showcase Philadelphia - by arranging an Instagram Exchange between three major cities.

How do you respond when an NBA player declares there's no nightlife in Utah? Well, you just have to prove them wrong.

Visit Tallinn Creators’ Camp Best Use of Social Media

Entered by Tallinn City Tourist Office & Convention Bureau & Tallinn City Enterprise Department

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