The Best Brands Awards are a major event in the marketing and communication sector and will take place on Thursday, March 16, 2023, starting at 6:30 pm. Organized by Serviceplan and GfK, the 8th edition of this extraordinary annual event will be held at the Docks Dôme in Brussels.

OSCARS FOR BRANDS

In 2004, Serviceplan and GfK initiated the Best Brands Awards in Munich, which is now considered to be THE barometer of brand performance. Based on a survey of 5,000 consumers conducted by GfK, this ranking of the best brands measures their strength according to two criteria: the actual economic success of the brand and its emotional dimension with consumers.  A unique concept that relies exclusively on the consumer to determine the winners.

Nineteen years later, this prestigious annual meeting is compared to the Oscars, for brands. The recognition of the concept is such that it has been exported to several countries around the world, including China (2014), Italy (2015), France (2018) and, since 2016, Belgium. 

 BEST BRANDS 2023

The Best Brands Awards recognize brands from 21 vertical sectors. This year the categories are:

·      Best Consumer Electronics Brands

·      Best IT Brands

·      Best Telecom Brands

·      Best Major Domestic Appliances Brands

·      Best Small Domestic Appliances Brands

·      Best Automotive Brands

·      Best Financial Services & Insurances Brands

·      Best Do It Yourself Brands

·      Best Gardening Brands

·      Best Confectionary, Biscuits and Snacks Brands (New)

·      Best Dairy Brands (New)

·      Best Non Alcoholic Soft & Fruit Brands (New)

·      Best Non Alcoholic Water Brands (New)

·      Best Liquors and Spirits Brands (New)

·      Best Personal Care Brands

·      Best Retail (food, near-food) Brands

·      Best Retail (hi-fi, electro) Brands

·      Best Pet Care Brands

·      Best Pet & Hobby Retail Brands

·      Best Energy & Fuel Brands

·      Best Kitchen Retail Brands (New)

A 5000-PERSON JURY

Winners are not chosen by a select jury, but through an objective study. An online survey will gather input of over 5,000 Belgian consumers. The fieldwork started in October and will run until the beginning of December.

YES FUTURE!

The theme of the event this year is “YES FUTURE!”. Why? Because the times we live in echo the punk claim that there is 'NO FUTURE'. After two years of health crisis, a lot of negative events have happened since our last edition of Best Brands: climate change, inflation, war, cold war and even 'The Queen is Dead'. It’s a scary time for the world that does not only impact us on an individual level, but also impacts the way we move forward with our brands.

Against all odds, we wholeheartedly say ‘YES’ to the future. And we invite you to do so with us.
Together, we’ll keep creating and standing tall while the ever-changing world washes over us.
We will not perish, but surf on the waves of change. Are you one of the Brave Best Brands?