Marketing
May 19, 2025
Marking a milestone year, the combined value of the Global Top 100 reached a record $10.7 trillion, reaching a year-on-year increase of 29 percent. Image credit: Shutterstock
By Amirah Keaton
International market research firm Kantar is sharing the 20th edition of its BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands ranking.
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