Everyone helped put the pizzazz into place … and it was wonderful to be a part of!

Finally, at the fourth attempt, we not only were sent to Coventry, but we actually got there!   The first thinkingplace best practice event was a resounding success based on the feedback we got, and we’re so grateful for the fantastic turnout and amazing speakers. The iconic Telegraph Hotel (former home of the newspaper) really… Continue reading Everyone helped put the pizzazz into place … and it was wonderful to be a part of!

Episode 3 of ‘Right place, right time’ now available!

In our latest podcast we had the pleasure of chatting with Councillor Alan White, Leader of Staffordshire County Council. The County Council took the brave decision to invest in a story and brand for Staffordshire to put it on the map and get it thought about by those that matter. Alan highlights some of the… Continue reading Episode 3 of ‘Right place, right time’ now available!

Sara Whelan announced as speaker at our Coventry event

We are excited to announce that Sara Whelan, Hemel Hempstead Place Strategy Manager, will be speaking at our not-to-be missed best practice event on Tuesday 15th November.  Sara has been an integral part in taking forward the development and transformation of Hemel Hempstead and works closely with a range of stakeholders to deliver the Hemel… Continue reading Sara Whelan announced as speaker at our Coventry event

Episode 2 of ‘Right place, right time’ out now!

In this podcast we are delighted to catch up with Clare Dewhirst, the founder and director of City Nation Place, the global forum for place branding and place marketing. City Nation Place creates connections and shares best practice between country brands, regional brands, and city brands around the world and Clare has a really insightful… Continue reading Episode 2 of ‘Right place, right time’ out now!

Fourth time lucky for helping you with your place pizzazz!!

Making your place the hero: best practice advice from leading-edge thinkers!   I’m sure, like ourselves, you’ve been frustrated by the delays to this event and the arranging and cancelling of plans.  You may even have felt a little sorry for us! Not to be deterred, we have secured a new date of Tuesday 15th… Continue reading Fourth time lucky for helping you with your place pizzazz!!

We’re going to City Nation Place UK on Wednesday 9th Nov 2022

We’re happy to announce that we’ll be partnering with City Nation Place for #CNPUK22 this year. It’s a great opportunity to connect with place leadership teams from across the UK and to discover how local authorities, BID teams, destination marketing organisations, and economic development teams are working together to build more sustainable, attractive place economies. City… Continue reading We’re going to City Nation Place UK on Wednesday 9th Nov 2022

Episode one of our podcast now available!

EDITORIAL USE ONLY Cofa's Tree an installation of coloured ribbons, printed with the hopes and aspirations of the city and flags that have been created by local children from 76 schools in the city, part of Coventry UK City of Culture's signature event. Picture date: Saturday June 5, 2021. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Doug Peters/PA Wire

The first episode of our place podcasts is with leading place thinker and provocateur Professor Martin Reeves, CEO of Coventry City Council. Coventry has undergone a massive transformation programme, including winning UK City of Culture 2021, and for the last 13 years Martin has been at the helm.   When it comes to ‘place’ his views… Continue reading Episode one of our podcast now available!

Only two weeks to go until our best practice event!

It’s now only two weeks until our FREE best practice place marketing and place branding learning event where you can hear from leading thinkers about all things place but there’s still time to book your place! A fantastic jam-packed agenda and the chance to meet up and chat with like-minded colleagues, with topics covered such… Continue reading Only two weeks to go until our best practice event!

Join us in the right place at the right time!

We are absolutely delighted to introduce you to our brand-new podcast series ‘Right place, right time’ which we hope you will find insightful, informative and illuminating, with a bit of humour thrown in for good measure! As a place specialist company, we love helping places to make the most of their assets, to tell their… Continue reading Join us in the right place at the right time!

Hear from the manager of Destination Chesterfield at our forthcoming event

Chesterfield

Delighted to be joined by Dom Stevens, Manager of Destination Chesterfield at our forthcoming FREE learning event ‘Putting the pizzazz in your place’ on Tuesday 13th September 2022 which is for anyone involved in promoting and shaping their place. The partnership, which has been operating for 11 years, works with over 210 partners know as… Continue reading Hear from the manager of Destination Chesterfield at our forthcoming event