Reflections from: Emma Drake, Associate Director, thinkingplace and Founder of Henbe Communications As the shortlist for the UK’s first Town of Culture 2028 was announced,
I’ve had time to reflect on Andy Burnham’s first speech as MP and front (likely only) runner for Prime Minister not especially from a political
I collided with place branding, place marketing and place in Hull 27 years ago. It was sort of an accident. I’d been working as Marketing
Despite the chill winds blowing through the economy, and at plenty of times at the Armouries (!), there was a mood of positivity and determination
It was great to see the recent launch of the UK’s Town of Culture competition especially as applicants have been encouraged to showcase their ‘unique
And so, year four has been and gone in the blink of an eye. Whilst we talked about and demonstrated the Magic of Place someone
On November 12th 2024 in Chesterfield I think I can safely say that over 100 of us put the pizzazz into place! The feedback said
Tomorrow, Place Pizzazz 2024 hits Chesterfield! thinkingplace are delighted that our third conference will be the biggest and most pizzazziest (if that’s a word!) yet
Whatever one’s political affiliation, the election result has certainly been a seismic event for the UK and the consequent focus on economic growth should be
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