Top 10 Most Powerful Brands of 2015
#2 Hershey
Strong communications investment including heavy TV advertising and a refresh to its corporate brand identity – a move Hershey claims will help strengthen its leadership position for the next 100 years – helped keep the famed candy company at #2. The maker of iconic brands such as Reese’s, Kisses, York Peppermint Patties, Twizzlers and Almond Joy also enjoys a positive market perception through efforts such as responsible ingredient sourcing and initiatives to improve the lives of cocoa farmers. The company is a regular recipient of awards and recognition for sustainability and good corporate citizenship.