‘This Encyclopedia gives a concise, clever, insightful overview of terms commonly associated with place branding. As the concept becomes more popular in theory and practice, there is a fear it descends into something we think we all know so risk deluding its power. This book showcases how complex the topic is, what the words mean in different contexts, and how to carefully apply definitions of place branding in research, practice, and beyond. Researchers and practitioners alike now have a handy guide to reference when designing, implementing, and writing about city and country branding so there can be consistency in terms. Each section is situated within a larger context, making it easy to see how the terms fit within larger academic disciplines and conversation can carry beyond place branding brackets. This book has the power to cut across the place branding discipline into urban planning, public policy and administration, tourism management, political science, social science, and more. It is a must have for researchers in this area.’