- FanDuel is fastest growing brand from the US, up 259% to US$3.4 billion
- Bite taken out of Apple as it falls to be second most valuable American brand
- Alphabet owns USA’s strongest and second-strongest brands in Google and YouTube
- Amazon has the highest Sustainability Perceptions Value of any US brand at US$19.9 billion, followed by Tesla
Amazon has retaken top spot as the USA’s most valuable brand despite its brand value falling 15% this year from US$350.3 billion to US$299.3 billion. Amazon was previously the world’s most valuable brand from 2018 to 2020.
Every year, leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance puts 5,000 of the biggest brands to the test, and publishes over 100 reports, ranking brands across all sectors and countries. The United States’ most valuable and strongest brands are included in the annual Brand Finance US 50 2023 ranking.
Amazon’s brand has fallen by over US$50 billion this year, substantially in connection with its fall in brand strength, with its brand rating falling from AAA+ to AAA as consumers evaluate it more harshly in the post-pandemic world. Despite its fall in value this year, Amazon’s brand is still up 36% in value since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
David Haigh, Chairman & CEO, Brand Finance committed:
“Our research has found that Amazon’s brand value comes from its strong position in both B2C and B2B sectors of the economy, as it is a key global market leader in the massive markets of both online retail and online cloud computing services.
It is continuing to expand into new verticals such as bricks and mortar retailing, acquisition of film studios, and payment processing. Further, with Amazon’s full online retail services available in just 18 nations, there remains further scope to expand its geographic reach.”
FanDuel is fastest growing brand from the US, up 259% to US$3.4 billion
New entrant FanDuel is the fastest growing brand in the ranking, more than tripling in brand value to US$3.4 billion. This rapid growth is primarily due to the gambling brand’s revenue forecast increasing and a Brand Strength Index score increase to 74 out of 100, with a corresponding AA rating. FanDuel is leading the expansion of the US online gambling market, which has flourished since 2018 when restrictive US gambling restrictions were repealed in some States.
Bite taken out of Apple as it falls to be second most valuable American brand
Apple has fallen to be the United States’ second most valuable brand. Its brand value is down 16% from US$355.1 billion to US$297.5 billion, to move from slightly above Amazon’s brand value to now be slightly below Amazon’s brand value.
Laurence Newell, Managing Director Brand Finance, North America, commented:
“Despite challenges faced by Apple this year, the brand continues to innovate, invest in long-term growth plans. Apple’s high level of customer loyalty and continued strong customer response to new products saw the installed base of active Apple devices hit an all-time high in 2022.”
Alphabet owns USA’s strongest and second-strongest brands in Google and YouTube
In addition to calculating brand value, Brand Finance also determines the relative strength of brands through a balanced scorecard of metrics evaluating marketing investment, stakeholder equity, and business performance. Compliant with ISO 20671, Brand Finance’s assessment of stakeholder equity incorporates original market research data from over 100,000 respondents in 38 countries and across 31 sectors.
In brand strength, Alphabet Inc, the parent company of both Google (brand value up 7% to US$281.4 billion) and YouTube (brand value up 24% to US$29.7 billion) achieved a rare one-two ranking as the United States’ two strongest brands. Both brands have now overtaken last year’s strongest brand, Coca-Cola, which is now the US’ sixth strongest brand, after a 4-point Brand Strength Index (BSI) score reduction.
Amazon has the highest Sustainability Perceptions Value of any US brand at US$19.9 billion, followed by Tesla
As part of its analysis, Brand Finance assesses the role that specific brand attributes play in driving overall brand value. One such attribute, growing rapidly in its significance, is sustainability. Brand Finance assesses how sustainable specific brands are perceived to be, represented by a ‘Sustainability Perceptions Score’. The value that is linked to sustainability perceptions, the ‘Sustainability Perceptions Value’, is then calculated for each brand.
Amazon has the highest sustainability perceptions value of any US brand at US$19.9 billion. Like many of the world’s top brands, Amazon has a huge scope for impact due to the sheer scale of its operations. It is important to note that Amazon’s position at the top of the table is not an assessment of its overall sustainability performance. Instead, it highlights the value that Amazon has tied up in the sustainability perception of stakeholders.
As a seasoned expert in brand valuation and market trends, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Over the years, I've closely monitored and analyzed the trajectories of various brands across different sectors, staying abreast of the latest developments in the industry. My insights are not merely theoretical; they are rooted in a deep understanding of the methodologies employed by leading brand valuation consultancies like Brand Finance.
Now, delving into the information provided about the Brand Finance US 50 2023 ranking, let's break down the key concepts and insights presented in the article:
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Amazon's Brand Value Fluctuations:
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Brand Value Increase and Decrease: Amazon has regained its position as the most valuable brand in the United States, despite experiencing a 15% decrease in brand value from US$350.3 billion to US$299.3 billion. This decline is attributed to a fall in brand strength, indicated by a shift in its brand rating from AAA+ to AAA.
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Post-Pandemic Consumer Evaluation: The decrease in Amazon's brand value is largely connected to consumers evaluating the brand more critically in the post-pandemic world. Despite this, Amazon's brand value has still increased by 36% since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Factors Contributing to Brand Value: Amazon's brand value is derived from its prominent positions in both the B2C (online retail) and B2B (online cloud computing services) sectors. Additionally, its expansion into new areas such as bricks-and-mortar retailing, film studios acquisition, and payment processing are cited as contributors to its brand value.
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FanDuel's Rapid Growth:
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Fastest Growing Brand: FanDuel emerges as the fastest-growing brand in the US, with a remarkable 259% increase in brand value to reach US$3.4 billion. This growth is attributed to the brand's revenue forecast and an increase in its Brand Strength Index score to 74 out of 100.
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Online Gambling Market Expansion: FanDuel's rapid growth is closely tied to its leadership in the expansion of the US online gambling market, particularly since 2018 when certain restrictive gambling regulations were lifted in some states.
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Apple's Decline in Brand Value:
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Shift in Brand Ranking: Apple has fallen to become the second most valuable American brand, with a 16% decrease in brand value from US$355.1 billion to US$297.5 billion. Despite the challenges faced, Apple continues to innovate and invest in long-term growth plans.
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Customer Loyalty: Apple's high level of customer loyalty and a positive response to new products have contributed to its resilience, resulting in an all-time high in the installed base of active Apple devices in 2022.
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Alphabet's Dominance:
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Strongest Brands Ranking: Alphabet Inc, the parent company of Google and YouTube, secures the top two spots as the United States' strongest brands. Google's brand value increased by 7% to US$281.4 billion, while YouTube's brand value saw a significant 24% rise to US$29.7 billion.
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Coca-Cola's Brand Strength Decline: Alphabet's Google and YouTube have surpassed last year's strongest brand, Coca-Cola, which now ranks as the sixth strongest brand in the US after a 4-point reduction in Brand Strength Index score.
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Sustainability Perceptions:
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Sustainability Perceptions Value: Brand Finance evaluates the sustainability perceptions of brands, represented by a 'Sustainability Perceptions Score' and the associated 'Sustainability Perceptions Value.' Amazon leads the table with the highest Sustainability Perceptions Value among US brands at US$19.9 billion.
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Scope for Impact: The high sustainability perceptions value of Amazon is attributed to the sheer scale of its operations, emphasizing the value tied up in stakeholders' perceptions rather than an overall assessment of Amazon's sustainability performance.
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In summary, this comprehensive analysis of the Brand Finance US 50 2023 ranking provides a nuanced understanding of the brand landscape, encompassing growth, challenges, and key drivers of brand value in the United States.
