Organisation: Brand Finance

WeChat reputation triumphs against tough economic conditions

The popular messaging service has been crowned the world’s strongest brand despite a drop in value this year, as Chinese brands come to dominate the top of the rankings.

19 January 2024

Apple smashes records to exceed half a trillion dollars in brand value

After an incredible 74% increase in value, Apple has reclaimed its title as the world’s most valuable brand.

17 January 2024

WTR Brand Elite analysis: October 2023

Featured in Stock market performance

The WTR Brand Elite fell two points in October, hitting its lowest value this year. Yet technology companies – led by Microsoft – bucked the negative trend.

17 November 2023

Revealed: media industry’s leading law firm representatives

WTR data analysis uncovers the law firms responsible for protecting the world’s most valuable media brands.

16 November 2023

Apple remains world’s most intangible company as tech giants surge

Annual report reveals resurgence in global intangible value, with top tech companies boasting the largest gains.

02 November 2023

WTR Brand Elite analysis: September 2023

Featured in Stock market performance

The WTR Brand Elite fell seven points in September, hitting its lowest value since 1 January 2023. However, the brands that experienced the biggest drop in value have reason to remain optimistic.

30 October 2023

PETRONAS named most valuable ASEAN brand, but banking industry steals the show

Brand Finance’s first ASEAN rankings reveal the most valuable brands in the region.

18 October 2023

How Porsche is forging its own path, with sustainability key to its strategy

A year after it was placed on the stock exchange, Porsche promises to stay “one step ahead” of the luxury motor market by strengthening its position in software and battery technology, and focusing on sustainability.

03 October 2023

WTR Brand Elite analysis: August 2023

Featured in Stock market performance

The WTR Brand Elite dipped two points in August, mirroring minor falls across major stock markets. However, Dell Technologies bucked the general trend. 

25 September 2023

Fast-fashion houses suffer decline in brand value, while luxury and sporting brands see growth

Brand Finance’s latest report provides some insight into how big-name apparel brands are faring in the face of global inflation, economic uncertainty and environmentally conscious consumers. 

21 September 2023

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