Determining a ‘brand’ for a community or a region – is a reflection and an outcome of the various economic development processes that are undertaken within the strategic planning process – including a community competitive analysis.
Evaluation of strengths and weaknesses and competitive advantages will assist in determining an effective branding strategy.
How to Develop a Dynamic Regional Brand To Restore Health & Wealth to Rural Economies produced by Nuffield Australia farming Scholars provides economic drivers and a regional branding model.
Regional Branding: A Relationship of Public and Private Sectors by Eric Kau discusses the benefits of branding geographic areas and the associated interactions between public and private organizations
The Central Alberta Economic Partnership completed a Regional Branding Project Report that outlines the process followed.
The Edinburgh Inspiring Capital Brand is a comprehensive website that provides tools for users to engage in the brand.
Savour Ottawa works to develop and promote Ottawa and area as a premier, year-round culinary destination, with robust offerings of local foods and experiences for both locals and visitors to the area.
An exercise in branding from Grande Prairie Alberta
View the Southern Australian Wine Regions Branding Strategy
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