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A blog about cities, higher ed, marketing and community by Lindsey Fair


Are city-brands resilient (as brands) post-crisis?
Economic crisis' and other categories such as crime, terror, political, or natural disasters are considered anathema in branding...
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You can tell a lot about a person by what they read
My mom told me once that you can lend a friend anything but money or books. Those two, if not returned, my just end the relationship. I...
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BEARDS, BEERS AND BOOKS: A curated HIPSTERFICATION WALK
Hipster chasing is the oh-not-so-new 'cool' in economic development strategies. Urban revitalization through youthification has become...
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The Greenwashed, Trendy Gardener: Urban Agriculture as Brand
In the world of branding, Nathan McClintock has arguably developed his own personal brand as an expert in urban agriculture. He, through...
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Kingston is doing ok: Current Planning Challenges for Kingston (2019)
Download the PDF to see the speaking notes.
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