5.b Flashcards
All places have an image, but what does this image depend on?
All places have an image and this image depends upon how people perceive a place.
What is a place’s brand?
A place’s brand is the popular image the place has acquired and by which it is generally recognised.
What are objective aspects of a place’s brand?
Location.
If a place has acquired a negative brand or their current brand is failing to attract sufficient investment, then rebranding can be attempted through processes of reimagining and regeneration.
What are subjective aspects of a place’s brand?
Safety.
Atmosphere.
Level of economic activity.
Rebranding is the combination of what 2 other processes?
Regeneration and Reimaging.
What is rebranding?
Rebranding is the way or ways in which a place is re-developed and marketed so that it gains a new identity.
Why does a place rebrand? What sub-process of rebranding may be involved?
It can then attract new investors and visitors.
It may involve both re-imaging and regeneration.
What is reimaging?
Is this process of changing the negative perceptions that people can have of an area based on the regeneration that has happened.
What is regeneration?
Is when the physical environment of an area is improved socially, economically, and environmentally.
What are the 3 key elements of rebranding?
Brand artefact.
Brand essence.
Brandscape.
Outline ‘brand artefact’ as a key element of rebranding.
All about the urban environment.
Create a new environment.
Reuse the existing environment.
Remove the old environment.
Outline ‘brand essence’ as a key element of rebranding.
All about people’s experience of in the brand.
Living in the city.
Working in the city.
Visiting the city.
Talking about the city.
Outline ‘brandscape’ as a key element of rebranding.
All about the comparison with competitor cities.
Local.
Regional.
National.
International.
Briefly state what brand essence is.
People’s experiences of the place.
What features may be seen in a rural environment that influences brand artefact.
Dry stone walls or evidence of formal industry such as waste tips.
Briefly state what brandscape is.
How the place positions itself in relation to other competitor places.
What are the 5 strategies for rebranding a place?
Market-led.
Top-down.
Flagship Development.
Legacy.
Events or Themes.
Outline ‘market-led’ as a strategy for rebranding a place.
Involves private investors aiming to make a profit.
Typically includes property developers, builders and business owners, for example those running restaurants, wine bars or retailing.
Gentrification is typical of this strategy such as in Islington, London.
Outline ‘top-down’ as a strategy for rebranding a place.
Involves large-scale organisations such as local authorities, especially their planning departments, development agencies and private investors such as insurance and pension fund managers.
Several former dockland areas such as Salford Quays, Manchester are examples.
Outline ‘flagship development’ as a strategy for rebranding a place.
Large scale, one-off property projects with distinctive architecture.
They act as a catalyst to attract further investment and regeneration.
The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff and the ICC and Symphony Hall in Birmingham are examples.
Outline ‘legacy’ as a strategy for rebranding a place.
Following international sporting events which brought investment and regeneration to a place.
Examples include the Olympics in London (2012) and the Commonwealth Games in Manchester (2002).
Outline ‘events or themes’ as a strategy for rebranding a place.
Major festivals such as those associated with the European Capital of Culture, Liverpool (2008).
This serves as a catalyst for the cultural development and the transformation of the city.
Consequently, the beneficial socio-economic development and impact for the chosen city are now also considered determining the chosen cities.
What are the 6 elements that assist in the rebranding process?
Architecture.
Heritage use.
Retail.
Art.
Sport.
Food.
How does ‘architecture’ assist in the rebranding process?
Give an example, and an example from Birmingham.
Nearly always plays a role. Not just about the look of a place. It can also alter how people use a place and thus change its image. Can be used to reinforce a heritage look or to promote the place as modern and forward looking.
E.g. Covent Garden, Central London for the re-use of existing buildings.
B-E.g. Victoria Square and water cascade, Council House/ Town Hall.
How does ‘heritage use’ assist in the rebranding process?
Give an example, and an example from Birmingham.
Nearly always plays a role. Can revitalise a place.
E.g. Wessex tourist board has replaced its rebranding for this rural area on the rich heritage of the region (ancient monuments, myths, and legends - e.g. Alfred the Great and King Arthur).
B-E.g. Canals, Cadbury Factory.
How does ‘retail’ assist in the rebranding process?
Give an example from Birmingham.
Huge importance of consumer spending and increased emphasis given to ‘shopping experience’, rebranding can be aided by retail developments.
E.g. Flagship Selfridges store Birmingham, opened in 2003 has become an icon of the rebranding of Central Birmingham. It triggered further rebranding of the area including the new building of the Bull Ring Centre and New Street Station.
Other examples from Birmingham include: Harvey Nichols, and the largest John Lewis.
How does ‘art’ assist in the rebranding process?
Give an example, and an example from Birmingham.
Rebranding through art galleries and art events. Art events such as Edinburgh and Glastonbury contribute economically and culturally to the image of the place.
E.g. Tate Gallery, St Ives Cornwall has been pivotal to the area.
B-E.g. Birmingham employs more in the creative arts than any other city, (other than London).
How does ‘sport’ assist in the rebranding process?
Give an example, and an example from Birmingham.
Major international sporting events can be the catalyst the kick start rebranding.
E.g. Olympic Games, Stratford East London. Totally regenerated the housing, infrastructure, environment, and facilities in the local area.
B-E.g. National Indoor Arena, European and World Indoor Athletics Championships.