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Meaningful Brands is the first global analytical framework to connect human well-being with brands at a business level. It measures the benefits brands bring to our lives – both on a personal level and for the community. It’s unique in both scale – 700 brands, over 134,000 consumers, 23 countries – and scope. It measures the impact of a brand’s benefits alongside its impact on 13 different areas of well-being (health, happiness, financial, relationships, community, et al) for a 
full view of its effect on our quality of life.

Global findings

• The Meaningful Brands Index outperforms the stock markets by 120% - an outperformance on par with the top hedge funds
• The majority of people worldwide wouldn't care if 73% of brands disappeared tomorrow
• Only 20% of brands worldwide are seen to meaningfully positively impact people's lives

Market Findings USA

• In the US, this disconnection is higher: people would not care if 92% of brands disappeared; and only 9% of brands notably contribute to improving people’s quality of life 
• Unmet expectations explain this: 
• In the US, 64% of consumers agree that large companies should be actively involved in solving social / environmental problems
• 71% think companies and brands should play a role in improving our quality of life and well-being
• Only 36% think that brands work hard at improving our quality of life and well-being
• Just 40% of people in the US generally trust brands
• Personal well-being and emotional connection have become increasingly important in 2013. Nevertheless, the most meaningful global brands take a holistic approach, balancing both personal and collective well-being 
• Meaningfulness varies across categories: 
• Travel & Tourism and Retail are the most valued
• Consumer Goods, Finance & Insurance and Auto brands are at the bottom of the list

Sector and brand findings USA

• Family, Value/Savings, Stability/Safety and Health are the top increasing priorities, while Luxury/Social Status and Entertainment are the top declining priorities 
• Amazon and Target are ranked as No.1 and No.2 (respectively) in 2013, reflecting consumers’ increasing demand for value
• On the contrary, luxury consumer brands are lagging behind in Meaningful Brand Index
• Brands that are growing significantly in meaningful terms:
• Top Flourishing Brands (rank in top 20 and show significant positive growth since 2011) include: Target, Google, Sony, Microsoft
• Target is especially flourishing in meaningful terms and people show more attachment to the brand than in 2011
• Other brands that sharply increase their MBindex: Hyundai, BBVA, Kia, Mars, Panasonic and Wal-mart 
• Hyundai shows the highest growths in MB index: 8%
• 44% of brands measured in both the current and 2011 Meaningful Brands study wavesshowed a positive lift in their contribution to people’s quality of life and attachment
• Two Auto brands are becoming increasingly meaningful for promoting energy efficiency(Hyundai) and fair prices (Kia)
• Technological brands are becoming increasingly meaningful, not only for making our lives easier but mostly because they help us connect and socialize with others: Panasonic, Apple, Sony, Google, Samsung, Microsoft
• “Functional” brands (retailers) become meaningful for democratizing people’s access to wellbeing, enhancing better daily lifestyles and delivering more human value: Target, Walmart, Amazon.

Top ten brands USA

1. AMAZON 
2. TARGET
3. JOHNSON & JOHNSON
4. CAMPBELL’S
5. GOOGLE
6. KRAFT
7. GLAD
8. MICROSOFT
9. REYNOLDS
10. ORAL B

Forrás: Havas Media