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John Till Shortlisted for the IED Annual Awards 2026

We are proud to announce that John Till has been shortlisted for Leder of the Year, at the IED Annual Awards 2026, an annual celebration recognising excellence, innovation and leadership across the economic development profession. John’s shortlisting reflects his significant contribution to place-led approaches and strategic economic development. His work continues to shape stronger, more… Continue reading John Till Shortlisted for the IED Annual Awards 2026

Case study developed with iED

We’re proud to share our latest case study, developed as part of our membership with the Institute of Economic Development. It highlights how our place‑led approach is creating meaningful impact for partners and communities, and showcases the thinkingplace commitment to shaping stronger, more confident places across the UK. thinkingplace is the UK’s leading place branding,… Continue reading Case study developed with iED

Future relevance: what can new places learn from the UK’s towns of culture?

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, much of the conversation understandably focused on the 15 places still in the running. But I found myself thinking about a different question. What can the next generation of New… Continue reading Future relevance: what can new places learn from the UK’s towns of culture?

All systems go for Ashbourne!

In the world of place marketing and making it certainly isn’t all about the big boys and girls! A few years ago we were brought in to create a narrative for the relatively small town of Ashbourne (population under 10k) by an indomitable entrepreneur and a great team of people who cared about their town… Continue reading All systems go for Ashbourne!

‘Making the case for place as the new PM?!’

Intel - Cyber week - Tel Aviv General views.

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 perspective but from one of place. thinkingplace is twenty years old this year and as the leading specialist in creating place led approaches over that time we have seen an… Continue reading ‘Making the case for place as the new PM?!’

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