Group 1 - The "2025 China Listed Companies Brand Value List" was released, showcasing the brand value of listed companies in China, with a total brand value of 20.46 trillion yuan, an increase of 2.65 trillion yuan or 14.9% year-on-year [4][5] - Tencent and Alibaba ranked first and second in brand value, with values of 26,824 billion yuan and 18,335 billion yuan respectively, followed by China Mobile, Pinduoduo, and Kweichow Moutai in the top five [4] - The event also introduced the "Yangtze River Delta Listed Companies Brand Value List TOP100," highlighting the brand value and market influence of companies in that region [1][2] Group 2 - The event featured discussions on the integration of brand and cutting-edge digital technology, emphasizing the trend of brand IP (intellectual property) development [5] - A total of 30 companies were recognized as classic brand cases, including Agricultural Bank of China, Yili Group, and GAC Group, while 10 executives were awarded as Chief Brand Officers [5] - The "Daily Economic News" announced its AI strategy, aiming to create a new type of intelligent media group and enhance brand communication through innovative products [6][7]

Group 1 - The "2025 9th China Listed Company Brand Value Ranking" conference was held in Shanghai, organized by the Daily Economic News and supported by Tsinghua University's Economic Management School [1] - The Daily Economic News has evolved into a leader in intelligent media since its inception in 2004, and has been publishing the brand value ranking in collaboration with Tsinghua University since 2017, filling a gap in the industry [2] - The launch of the "Daily Economic News Brand 100 Index" in 2022 marked the first cross-border index focused on brand value, indicating a synergy between mainstream financial media and China's capital market [2] Group 2 - The rapid development of technology has led to profound changes in the underlying logic of brand value, with innovation in technology becoming a core driver of brand innovation [3] - The Chengdu Media Group is accelerating the establishment of a new type of intelligent media group that influences the world, implementing an AI strategy to enhance brand communication and value growth [3] - The Chengdu Media Group aims to collaborate with various entities in the Chinese capital market to inject "upgrading power" into brand building, fostering mutual growth and development [3]