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Kantar has just released the 2025 edition of its BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands report, a yearly ranking of the world’s 100 most powerful brands. This ranking is based on a mix of financial data and consumer perception—a blend of objectivity and subjectivity!
This year, the cumulative value of the top 100 brands has reached $10.7 trillion, marking a 29% increase from the previous year. Unsurprisingly, Apple retains the top spot with an estimated brand value of $1.318 trillion, up by 28%. The brand alone accounts for more than 12% of the total global ranking value.
According to Kantar, Apple’s success is founded on three pillars defined by its analysis model: sensitivity, differentiation, and resilience. This strategic triad enables Apple to maintain a strong emotional connection with its customers, while continuously innovating and remaining top of mind for the public. This rare balance has allowed Apple to sustain its momentum despite a complex global environment and increasingly aggressive tech competition.
AI: A Catalyst for Innovation in Established Brands
The 2025 report also highlights a significant trend that cannot be overlooked: the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. NVIDIA, a key player in AI hardware, has moved up to the 5th spot in the ranking after seeing its brand value soar by 152% in a year, the highest increase in the list. Another notable highlight: ChatGPT, the flagship product of OpenAI, debuts at the 60th position with a valuation of $43.5 billion, confirming its growing impact on the tech and media ecosystems.
Beyond purely tech entities, AI has become a growth lever for traditional brands. Kantar points to Coca-Cola, Reckitt, and PepsiCo as examples of companies that are utilizing artificial intelligence to optimize their campaigns, speed up the localization of their content, or innovate in the development of new food products. Finally, the report underscores a profound transformation in marketing and business strategies, where AI becomes a central tool in creating brand value in the post-digital age. Next year’s ranking is likely to reaffirm this trend.