According to an annual survey Apple is currently the most influential company in the world. On the second position is Google, which was listed first since 2002.
Brandchannel editor Robin Rusch told Reuters: "Apple's just done an extraordinary job with innovation, technology and design. The iPod is what has put Apple in the lead this year."
Third place is Ikea, fourth Starbucks and fifth place is for Al Jazeera.
In Europe the top five consists of Ikea, Virgin, H&M, Nokia and Al Jazeera.
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