Nation Branding in Practice

by | Nov 30, 2017 | Business, Innovation, Sweden, VOLVO & IKEA

How Companies Use Swedishness As Part of Their Marketing Volvo and IKEA are two of the most recognizably Swedish brands on the market. Their approaches to their Swedish heritage differ, even as both companies use Swedishness in their branding. Volvo: Swedish by Design...

Sweden and “Numanity”

by | Nov 30, 2017 | Business, Featured, Guest Column, Sweden

Building the Story of Tech’s Future with Values Young men and women the world over share a similar drive: To create and innovate. Innovation is a way of putting one’s fingerprint on the map, of making one’s contribution. There is a new world order rooted in creativity...
Behind Sweden’s Brand

Behind Sweden’s Brand

by | Nov 30, 2017 | Business, Innovation, Startup, Sweden

How Sweden Became the Innovation Nation ABBA, blonde vixens, strong silent types, socialism, minimalist design… Stereotypes about Sweden proliferate, some accurate, others less so. But what does Sweden’s brand actually look like today and how can Swedish companies and...