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Soft Power Drives City Reputation and Success in Asia Pacific
Weber Shandwick11.12.2014Read original
Now more than ever, soft power has become the key to building a global reputation. It ensures a country can establish itself as a `brand´ and stand out from its neighbor, attracting more investments, business, tourism and boosting overall economic development. Results of a new study conducted by Weber Shandwick, which examines eight Asian cities across 16 soft power attributes, reveals how the different combination of these attributes contribute to a differentiated positioning of a city’s brand reputation and perceived influence. This is how it works.
The study examines eight cities – Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo – across 16 soft power attributes that, when combined, contribute to a differentiated positioning of a city’s brand reputation and perceived influence. They include social media and digital technology; tourism; food, culinary and dining experiences; architecture and design; sustainability and the environment; and standard of living. In partnership with KRC Research, Weber Shandwick interviewed 4,147 people online and spoke with 20 experts in sectors as diverse as media, design, architecture, retail, sports and trade […]