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As Advertising Week 2012 is just around the corner, Institute of Communication Agencies has released data from a survey that reveals the “Top 10 Leading Edge” brands in Canada. The survey was conducted by Ipsos Reid, with a panel of 1,013 adult residents of Canada.

  1. Apple
  2. Google
  3. Ikea
  4. Microsoft
  5. Cirque de Soleil
  6. Coca-Cola
  7. President’s Choice
  8. Tim Hortons
  9. YouTube
  10. SONY

The results are not that surprising as they all invest a significant amount in advertising to consumers, but always interesting when you compare these brands to those on an international list.
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Dave Forde

Dave “The Connector” Forde is a 20-year veteran of the Canadian marketing, PR, and tech industries. He is the founder of The Connected One network, including industry news sites Canadian Ad Insider and PR In Canada, and serves as a strategic business advisor. Connect with him on LinkedIn and X.


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