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Ranking 2026: Between Emotion and Experience: The Most Popular Brands in Germany

A ranking shows the brands that are particularly popular with consumers in Germany. Clever advertising campaigns and digital services are the key to success.

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Ranking 2026: Between Emotion and Experience: The Most Popular Brands in Germany

Sixt, a car rental company, has used humor and satire in a social media post to grab attention, featuring CDU politician Philipp Amthor in a beach chair on the balcony of the German Chancellery, alongside a Mercedes sports car. The post garnered over 44,000 likes on Instagram. According to a Yougov survey, Sixt ranks first in the "Mobility" category with 13.1 points, ahead of competitor Europcar.

The survey also found that brands with high emotional connections with consumers tend to score well, with Lego topping the overall ranking with 49.5 points. The tourism industry remains resilient despite economic and political challenges, with Germans continuing to prioritize travel and book online, with Booking.com being the top-rated booking site.

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