Based on the world’s largest brand equity database The BrandZ ranking combines the knowledge and expertise of Millward Brown Optimor and the unparalleled global marketing and communication insight and resource of WPP a world leader in marketing communications.

In short, the BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands is the most reliable, comprehensive, and useful brand valuation ranking available.

The central role of brand value in business decision-making indicates the importance of using the most sensitive and sophisticated brand-evaluation tools. This is the only ranking based on a brand valuation methodology that is grounded in both customized consumer research and in-depth financial analysis.

Insights into consumer behaviour and brand perceptions come from the proprietary BrandZ database – the largest repository of brand equity data in the world. Covering thousands of brands in more than 30 countries, and based on more than a million in-depth consumer interviews, the BrandZ database provides a detailed, quantified understanding of consumer decision-making worldwide. It is customer focused, measuring the strength of brands, not corporations and predictive, calculating prospects for near-term growth.

The financial analysis is based on information provided by Bloomberg, Datamonitor and other leading sources. International Monetary Fund projections were used this year to further validate financial forecasts.

What The App Contains

* An overview that explores the trends that drove the growth in the Top 100 Global Brands
* Ranking of the top 100 most valuable global brands
* Rankings of the top risers
* Rankings of the new entrants
* Rankings by geography
* Ability to send valuations tables to friends and colleagues
* Charts and stories that expand on the stories behind the top 100 brands
* Insights from experts who comment on the role of brands today
* 17 individual categories; apparel, beer, bottled water, cars, coffee, fast food, financial institutions, gaming, insurance, luxury goods, mobile operators, motor fuel, personal care, retail, soft drinks, spirits, and technology.

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