Google ousts Microsoft as Japan's top brand

A Nikkei survey of 33,033 shoppers and 14,184 executives has found that Google now has the most respected and recognized brand in Japan. In being so ranked, Google has surpassed last year's leader, Microsoft. Sony came in third, followed by Yahoo, then other famous indigenous brands in the top 20, such as Canon, Panasonic, Casio, and Sharp. (Source: TT commentary from warc.com, Aug 27, 2010)