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More on Apple. The most influential brand on the planet?

It is only coincidence that I am writing about Apple twice in one day. But, this news which was released today from BrandChannel.com shows that in many respects, Apple may be the most influential brand on the planet.

The results of their recent survey show some interesting questions and a familiar name most common:

What brand would you most like to sit next to at a dinner party?

Apple.

What brand, if sent back 100 years, would have the biggest impact on the course of history?

Apple.

Which brand inspires you the most?

Apple.

If you were to describe yourself as being a brand, what brand would you be?

Apple.

What brand can you not live without?

Apple.

What brand is most likely to revolutionize the branding industry in the next five years?

Apple.

The company you would most like to argue with?

Microsoft.

No. I am not making this up.

March 31, 2008 | Filed Under Inspiration

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