Tesla is now sharing the crown of the world’s fastest-growing brand with Microsoft and Chanel after all three saw their brand value increase from last year by 32%, according to a report from Omnicom's brand consultancy Interbrand.
The top 10 most valuable brands segment is typically dominated by tech companies, with the top three usually becoming a tussle between Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and Google. This year, Apple grabbed the top spot on Interbrand's list for the tenth year in a row with a value of $482.2 billion. Amazon lost out to Microsoft for second place and fell to third, with a value of $274.8 billion. Rounding out the top 10 are Google, Samsung, Toyota, Coca-Cola, Mercedes-Benz, Disney and Nike, which cracked the top 10 for the first time.
The report’s brand value metric differs from market capitalization. The value is calculated based on the financial performance of the branded products or services; the role the brand plays in purchase decisions; as well as the brand’s competitive strength and consumer loyalty and, therefore, its ability to create sustainable demand and profit into the future. The research covers the period between June 1, 2021 and May 30 of this year. The consulting company used environmental, social and governance data in the report methodology for the first time this year.