{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Retail Remix","title":"Lessons from the World’s Top Brands","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/baedb04c\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1926,"description":"What does it take to become a household name — and why does it matter?\n\nIn this episode of Retail Remix, host Nicole Silberstein is joined by James May and Barry Thomas from global data and analytics firm Kantar to unpack the findings from the 20th annual BrandZ Report, which ranks the top 100 most valuable global brands. \n\nThey dive into the forces shaping brand value today, why retail brands are on the rise and what lessons others can learn from this year’s leaders. Together, they explore:\n\nWhy brand is a company’s most valuable asset and the common traits of the world’s most valuable brands;\nWhether the era of U.S. economic exceptionalism is nearing an end;\nWhy disruption is such a powerful brand-builder, as evidenced by brands like Amazon and ChatGPT; and\nHow retailers can follow the playbook of brands like Walmart and Costco to build stronger, more meaningful connections with consumers.\n\nRELATED LINKS\nExplore key takeaways from Kantar’s 2025 BrandZ Report \nCheck out the full 2025 BrandZ Report\nLearn more about Kantar\nExplore the latest marketing insights from Retail TouchPoints\nCheck out past episodes of Retail Remix","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/C1sENdp39uqABVG62swhYhHJtUlW4KaRYcD-MRFgU-4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/Lzc2MzYvMTU4MTM3/Nzc3MC1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}