41.   There is increasing evidence that strong brands are significant leading indicators of value growth, influence investment decisions and market capitalization.

42.   They argued that strong brands, large customer bases, marketing experience, and existing supplier relationships gave them an edge over Internet-only firms.

43.   What Reuters does not have, and most of its competitors do, is a strong brand outside the media and financial industries.

44.   While Continental had strong brand equity in its Wonder breads and Hostess cakes, the company had performed poorly.

45.   While he acknowledged that the United States market is far different, Servitje said his company has strong brand recognition among Hispanic consumers.

46.   With its stable of strong brands sold via catalog, stores and the Internet, Williams-Sonoma has become a powerhouse in the home-goods sector.

47.   A merger with Scania would create a manufacturer with strong brands, significant development resources and large volumes, Volvo said.

48.   A merger would create a manufacturer with strong brands, significant development resources and large volumes, Volvo said in announcing the purchase.

49.   A merger would create a manufacturer with strong brands, significant development resources and large volumes, Volvo said.

50.   Gerber officials say they have high expectations for the products because of their strong brand recognition.