Allen Adamson

That's a broad, bold claim. We'll know in a year if they delivered.

That's a broad, bold claim. We'll know in a year if they delivered.

Brands make a powerful impact on people, especially in today's world of ever-increasing consumer choice. This survey highlights the importance read more

Brands make a powerful impact on people, especially in today's world of ever-increasing consumer choice. This survey highlights the importance that brands play within many aspects of our lives, and reveals some interesting trends, such as the dominance of technology and Internet-based brands. Companies that take a proactive approach to managing their brands are in a much better position to earn respect from their customers, as exemplified by the top-ranked brands on the list.

Branding New York City is too broad an image these days. It's no longer as powerful on the macro level. read more

Branding New York City is too broad an image these days. It's no longer as powerful on the macro level. The trick is to find the brands that are unique, but not so niche and so in-the-know that only 12 people who live in the neighborhood will get it.

I think doing everything just right is not as important a message these days. It's not as salient a message read more

I think doing everything just right is not as important a message these days. It's not as salient a message as doing everything with style and panache.

This survey highlights the importance that brands play within many aspects of our lives, and reveals some interesting trends, such read more

This survey highlights the importance that brands play within many aspects of our lives, and reveals some interesting trends, such as the dominance of technology and Internet-based brands. Companies that take a proactive approach to managing their brands are in a much better position to earn respect from their customers, as exemplified by the top-ranked brands on the list.