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The Art of Nation Branding: National Branding Value and the Role of Government and the Arts and Culture Sector

  • University of Massachusetts Boston

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Abstract

Nation Branding refers to the application of “marketing communications techniques to promote a nation’s image.” Past literature has recognized the arts and culture sector as an effective way in improving a country’s image. This paper explores the relationship between a nation’s arts and culture sector and its brand value, and investigates the role of government in this relationship over 50 countries. We find that while both arts and culture sector and dedicated ministry of culture correlated with a country’s brand value, the presence of a ministry diminished the effects of the arts and culture sector on brand value.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)157-173
Number of pages17
JournalPublic Organization Review
Volume15
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2015

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous)
  • Law

Keywords

  • Arts sector
  • Creative sector
  • Cultural policy
  • Ministry of arts and culture
  • Nation Branding
  • National reputation
  • Soft-power

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