Professional Documents
Culture Documents
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Image Management
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City Image
City Image is the (collective) perception of the city - or city functions - by the stakeholders (CRII-project working definition) There is not just one city image!
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Example 1: Branding
A brand is more than a label or umbrella of products Brands bring to mind distinct images, associations, and experiences. Brands are not only a source of differentiation, but also of identification, recognition, continuity and collectivity. Schmitt (1999) a brand is a rich source of sensory, affective and cognitive associations that result in memorable brand experiences
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Branding Amsterdam
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B for Barcelona
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Example 2: websites
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Example 3: Events
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Events
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Events
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Events
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Bullring in Birmingham
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Euralille
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Tampere
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Urban Stakeholders
Black Box?
Perception
Citys image as a place to: Live Work Invest Visit Recreate Shop Etc.
Possible GAP
City identity
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But also:
Handing the city over to commerce Rotterdam Cultural Capital is threatened by city marketing Quote from the director of the largest museum in Rotterdam in 2001 (Chris Dercon
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