Journal
SUSTAINABILITY
Volume 15, Issue 14, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/su151410922
Keywords
city marketing; city brand; positioning; paradigm shift; governance; sustainability
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This article presents a case study on the influence of energy and ecological transition on a city's brand perception. The study reveals the challenges faced by the city of As Pontes, Spain in adapting to the new paradigm and suggests strategies for effective brand repositioning. The findings highlight the importance of understanding the consequences of the energy and ecological transition and provide guidance for cities undergoing similar transformations.
This article presents a case study on the influence of energy and ecological transition on a city's brand perception. Focusing on As Pontes, Spain, the study reveals how this socio-economic paradigm shift generates uncertainty, undesired expectations, and a negative self-image of the city. The objective is to reposition the city brand in alignment with the new paradigm. A literature review and Delphi technique were employed to validate the paradigm shift and anticipate its consequences. Analysis of a survey using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) shows a lack of awareness and high uncertainty among the local population. Another Delphi panel suggests cities to emulate and attributes for the city's brand repositioning. Repositioning aims to adapt to the new sustainability model, enhance competitiveness, and restore pride and belonging within the global context of cities. This study underscores the importance of understanding the challenges and opportunities during the energy and ecological transition for a city's identity and governance, providing guidance for effective brand repositioning strategies.
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