Various Leading Agencies and Brands | 178 followers on LinkedIn. 2021’s top risers shared strong performances on three brand strength factors: Participation, Agility and Direction. | The combined value of the top 100 brands increased from $2,326,491 million in 2020 to $2,667,524 million in 2021, an overall increase of 15%. The fastest growing, most valuable and top performing sector remains technology. The digital trends that have underpinned strong growth in this sector show no sign of abating and the different professional and personal ways in which consumers rely on cloud-based technology, artificial intelligence, streaming and subscription-based services bolster this sector.