21.   Industry experts said retailers are shunning smaller multimedia publishers in favor of big players such as LucasArts, who have strong recognizable brands.

22.   It also showed that gay consumers demonstrate strong brand loyalty.

23.   It acquired several strong brands, including Cutex and Johnson Products, and expanded its international operations.

24.   It also has few strong international brands that could fuel an expansion, making an acquisition by a big tobacco maker most likely, analysts said.

25.   It has a strong brand, and can use its advertising to promote its Internet address.

26.   Keane says Wired will continue to be a strong Web brand and have a loyal following among the technology set.

27.   Matsushita Electric Industrial, Toshiba and Fujitsu are trading at well below their peaks, yet have little debt, strong brands and well-trained work forces.

28.   New World wines, including those from California, also benefit from strong brand recognition, Ozanam said.

29.   One is to be a strong, independent niche player with a strong brand targeted at the market segment that really values high-quality educational software.

30.   People also tend to trust a Web site that has a strong brand identity.